Every year is is customary to look back and observe the previous year and see our accomplishments, trials and tribulations. Why not do it for President Obama? So here we go...
- Speeches = 491 in 2010 - Since taking office: 883
- News conferences = 27 - Solo White House Press Conferences: 6 ; Since taking office: 69 total, 11 White House.
- Flights on Air Force One = 172 - Since taking office: 328 (45% of the days in office)
- Flights on Marine One: 196 - Since taking office: 386
- Domestic trips: 65 spanning 104 days - Since taking office: 111 spanning 176 days
- Vacation trips: 6 (32 days) - Since taking office: 10 spanning 58 days
- Foreign trips: 6 trips to 8 countries = 22 days - Since taking office: 16 trips to 25 countries spanning 70 days.
- Visits to Camp David: - In 2010: 4 visits, 8 days; Since taking office: 15 visits: 35 days
- Recreation (not vacations):
- Golf: 29 rounds in 2010; Since taking office: 57 rounds.
- Basketball: 20 basketball outings; Since taking office: 28
- Interviews (including TV shows): 107 in 2010; Since taking office: 254 (35% of the days in office)
Obama loves to be on TV and fly around the world on Air Force One. The reason: He's a narcissist! He also likes vacations (Michelle & the kids too!). Her last trip to Hawaii only cost taxpayers $63,000 just to fly her there - forget her stay there!
While Americans are cutting back, he's enjoying the new privileges of the office. Live it up guys, because things will change in 2012.
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