there is more on the story in this mornings newspaper-
Originally posted by Martlet
Nothing like crying about things before they even happen.
actually it has happened, and as with the Kerry event last week, the bill was sent to the group that was running the event he was in town for, they where one of the deadbeats who skipped out on the bill. the OT costs for Bush's August 2003 visit was $116,756.
from the Portland Tribune: The city did not receive reimbursement, and a Bush staff member told city officials that the overtime was not the campaigns responsibility.
aside from Bush and Kerry, the Tribune also published a couple of others who where billed and whether they paid or not.
in 2002 the city sent a bill to republican senator Gordon smiths campaign after visits from Bush, Chaney, and house speaker Denis Hastert (R-ILL), on his behalf, it went unpaid
in that same year a bill was sent to the Bill Bradbury, who was the democrat opposing Smith in that election for OT costs due to visits from Clinton and Tom Dashle, Bradbury (or his campaign, the article doesn't specify) sent a check for the full amount.
and the latest quote on the situation of the Kerry expenses-
From the Tribune: "We've not yet received the bill, but when we do, we'll be happy to pay it", said Laura Capps, spokeswoman for John Kerry for President in Washington D.C. "we're appreciate the police support the city provides"
