Political Chutzpah?

IMO, I don't think that it is an unreasonable request. Political conventions bring a lot of jobs and revenue into an area.

My definition of chutzpah is:

Murdering your parents, and then throwing yourself on the mercy of the court because you are an orphan!

I find it ironic, that two powerful Republicans will be trying to raise money to elect a possible democratic replacement for President Bush!

New Haven- On the other hand, how would it have looked if Bush refuses? (I had not read the story. Is Bush allocating any money?)

I don't know whether Bush will or not. Just know that Romney will be asking him. He thinks the drain on the State for the convention will be too great. Seems, that the pols should have thought of that in the first place, considering the expense associated with the Big Dig.

New Haven- I think you have hit on the main problem with most politicians- spend now, think later!

Hmmmmmm .... The Dem Convention in Boston .... think maybe that might logically qualify for Government Assistance ... Under FEMA's Disaster Aid provision.



timber

Does it surprise anyone that a politician is asking for money for anything?
Even if they disagree with what they are asking for money for,if it will get them votes they want money for it.