Friday, February 08, 2008

Just where is Hillary's money going?

During Clinton's 2006 Senate race, several high-ranking aides voiced concerns about loose financial controls over such things as office supplies and advertising. The current campaign appears to be run more frugally, with headquarters in Virginia rather than on K Street. But the campaign's latest reports still show unusual expenditures, such as nearly $500,000 last year for parking costs.

A review of both campaigns' financial filings show they aggressively spent money last year. Both spent more than $80 million before heading into the January primary season, including similar amounts on travel and events. Obama spent more on television advertising and field staff. Clinton spent nearly $4 million on political and media consultants; Obama spent about $1.4 million.

$500,000 for parking? What the hell is that about? And if this is how she controls her campaign spending what does that portend for when she gets her hands on the country's budget?

And the four million for political and media consultants seems a little high as well. Especially since she has Bill for free. Unless he is charging her.

But I do have to imagine that Karl Rove would charge some fairly steep prices for his services.

Makes you think doesn't it?

2 comments:

  1. well....Mark Penn - HER Rove boy did indeed get 4 Million....so far...


    Really good post...

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  2. Half a million bucks on parking, eh? Don Young's attorneys could sure use that money.

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