Why make a campaign donation? That’s what my taxes are for.

Posted on February 15, 2004 by Gene

It’s incredible how the office of president has become such a home court advantage. The president makes a big showy campaign appearance at the Daytona 500, and my tax dollars paid for his motorcade to drive a few laps and for Air Force One to make a fly-over. I don’t recall checking a box on my taxes to support the Republican party.
I wish someone could tell me how much it cost to do this, then refund taxpayers. Unfortunately, the actual cost of running the presidential fleet is classified, according to CNN. Gee, that makes it awfully convenient — the government is supposed to be reimbursed for political trips, but if they won’t tell how much it costs, how can they?
Of course, all you have to do is declare that it’s an official visit, and then you can campaign all you want, for free.