RNC: Obama using flimsy pretenses to raise campaign money on public's dime

From a Republican National Committe press release:

Good Afternoon – On March 10^th, President Obama decided he was headed to South Florida to raise money for his campaign. Almost a month later, on April 5^th, the President decided to add an official speech so that taxpayers could foot the bill for his campaign swing. Oh, by the way, they’re still not sure what the format of the event will be…priorities people…priorities…

“President Obama’s priorities during his trip to Florida accurately reflect his priorities while in office – fundraising and political grandstanding first, while the economy and jobs take a back seat. The President promised he would change Washington in 2008, but his policies have caused healthcare costs to increase, space coast workers to lose their jobs, and seniors on a fixed income to stretch their budgets. Floridians wanted to trust President Obama’s empty promises in 2008, but after seeing him break promise after promise, they won’t be fooled again in 2012.” – RNC Spokesman Matt Connelly

Key Facts:

113 Fundraisers x 2 Hours Per Event = 226 Hours = 5.65 Work Weeks

$22.1 Million:	Raised By Obama 2012 Bundlers Who Work In The Financial Sector. (Center For Responsive Politics, Accessed 4/2/12)
$16.1 Million:	Raised By Obama 2012 Bundlers Who Work At Law Or Lobbying Firms. (Center For Responsive Politics, Accessed 4/2/12)
$1.5 Million:	Has Been Reimbursed To Taxpayers For Obama's Campaign Travel Costs. (Kathleen Hennessey and Christi Parsons, "Obama's Campaign Travel Raises Money And Criticism," Chicago Tribune, 2/17/12)
$179,750:	Cost Of Flying Aboard Air Force One Per Flight Hour. (Alex Leary and Adam C. Smith, "President Barack Obama Back In Florida This Week For Official Events, But Also Campaigning," Tampa Bay Times, 2/21/12)
444:	Obama Bundlers Who Have Raised At Least $74.2 Million Of For Obama's 2012 Campaign. (Center For Responsive Politics, Accessed 4/2/12)
190:	Celebrities On Obama's "Surrogate Wish-List." ("Obama Celebrity Surrogates: Campaign 'Wish List' Includes Clooney, Jay-Z, will.i.am, Alba & More," The Huffington Post, 1/13/12)
113:	Fundraisers Obama Has Attended Since Announcing His Bid For Reelection In April 2011 . (Devin Dwyer, Obama To Draw Big Crowds On Rare Vermont, Maine Swing, ABC News, 3/30/12)
57:	Fundraisers Bush Attended For Himself Over The Course Of His Entire Reelection Campaign. (Paul Bedard, "Obama's Numbers: Vacations 16, Golf 90, Fundraisers 100," Washington Examiner , 3/1/12)
47:	Fundraisers Obama Has Attended For His Reelection Campaign Since January 2012. (CBS's Mark Knoller, Twitter Feed, 3/19/12; Devin Dwyer, Obama To Draw Big Crowds On Rare Vermont, Maine Swing, ABC News, 3/30/12)
28:	Golf Games Obama Has Played Since Announcing His Bid For Reelection.
21:	Vacation Days Obama Has Taken Since Announcing His Bid For Reelection. (Julie Pace, "Obama Ending Vacation, Readying For Reelection," The Associated Press , 1/2/12; Alan Farnham, "Presidential Vacations: Cheapest And Most Lavish," ABC News , 8/19/11)
0:	Obama's Predecessors Who Had Attended More Reelection Fundraisers At This Point In Their Presidency . (Devin Dwyer, Obama To Draw Big Crowds On Rare Vermont, Maine Swing, ABC News, 3/30/12)

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Wonderful!! I am thrilled there is some way for the President to compete with Citizens United!!