President Soaks the Taxpayer to Raise Partisan Funds

Perhaps, Barry, you can lay off a bit on the fundraising while we’re stuck in the worst financial crisis in 75 years?

President Obama has the star power to raise millions of dollars for the candidates and organizations he graces with his stump speech.

But when the president hit the road Tuesday for a two-day fundraising tour to pack the party coffers, he also was racking up a $265,000 partisan bill for just one leg of the trip, according to a watchdog group — part of which taxpayers, regardless of party affiliation, will have to pay.

The White House is some pretty swell digs, ya know? Maybe you can stick around the place and attend to the nation’s business?

Just a thought…