Missouri Republican Lt Gov enjoys hotel stay perks

[Sherman A1]

Kinder spends time in St. Louis, courtesy of taxpayers

"In 2004, Kinder campaigned for his first term with the slogan "Every Dollar Counts." Now in his second term, he has criticized Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, for taking advantage of the "perks of the job - the ribbon-cuttings, the prime seats at sporting events."
Records show that those kinds of events also have filled Kinder's calendar, bookended by taxpayer-funded meals and hotel stays.
For example, in July 2007, the lieutenant governor billed taxpayers for two nights at the Chase and a $44 dinner in the Central West End. The only event listed on his expense form was a ribbon-cutting at a refurbished apartment complex in St. Louis."

full story at link

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_512538ba-80de-5ea4-9d1d-9b7cd926eacb.html?mode=story

More hypocrisy from the GOP

[WhiteTara]

1. It also sounds like jealousy.

I wanna get the perks, damn you Jay Nixon! Let me cut the ribbon! I wanna stay in a nice hotel and not pay for it!

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Kinder is an ass

He's been running for governor since he was elected LT Gov.