I wonder if President Obama will lash out at congressional democrats for spending taxpayer money to go on a luxurious three day retreat.
Democrats spend taxpayer money on their retreat but do not permit lobbyists to accompany them. The public pays for a charter train from Washington to Williamsburg for many of the 200 members who attend, as well as conference rooms, security and catering.
The round-trip fare on Amtrak is $90 or more. Catered dinners at Kingsmill cost at least $60 per person. Kingsmill’s rooms at this time of year start at $119 a night. Democrats will not disclose the exact costs of this year’s retreat, though group discounts for travel, food and lodging are common.
Republicans spend no public money on their retreat, which occurred last month at the historic Homestead resort in Hot Springs, Va., spokesman Matt Lloyd said.
Don’t we, the taxpayers, already pay for conference rooms for these yahoos? If they want to go on such a retreat that’s fine, but they should do it on their own dime.
Update: The President isn’t outraged because he’s there speaking at the retreat. He’s heaping praise on House Democrats for their hard work on that crap sandwich they handed off to the Senate. I can hardly believe my ears as I listen to this guy. He’s up there giving a campaign speech and attacking Republicans, for crying out loud. This is the new post-partisanship he bragged about?
