Considered the prime facilitator in Washington for those seeking to “monetize” their political service, Mr. Barnett negotiated a reported seven-figure book advance for Mr. Plouffe and set him up for speaking gigs. Mr. Plouffe earned $1.5 million in 2010, according to White House disclosure statements, which included management consulting work for Boeing and General Electric, and close to $500,000 for speeches around the world, including $100,000 from MTN Nigeria, an African telecommunications firm. (NYT, 2/20/2012)
In a shocking story today, it is revealed that David Plouffe who is managing the Obama re-election campaign is a millionaire! What taxes did he pay? And where is Occupy DC when you need them?
Foregone
With the economy on its knees, many American families have had to forgo their annual holiday just to make ends meet. But barely a month after returning from a luxury Christmas break in Hawaii Michelle Obama is on holiday again - this time at the exclusive Colorado ski resort of Aspen.
The First Lady Michelle Obama is spending Presidents' Day weekend in the upmarket resort with her daughters, Sasha and Malia, and was seen hitting the slopes - albeit apprehensively - on Saturday. (Dailymail.co.uk, 2/20/2012)
Speaking of one percenters!
Spain, Colorado, Hawaii and back to Colorado. Say what you want about Michelle Obama she is not going to be denied. George Bush stopped playing golf because he thought the optics of it - juxtaposed to American military casualties - was not right. No such concern with the Obamas when it comes to vacations and the economy. More and more Obama reminds us of the old Kremlin leadership. Issue dictates from on high, claim to support the workers and enjoy the spoils of power.
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