Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Losing money from a Huckabee fundraiser

The Hill's Aaron Blake has a fascinating find.

Earlier this year, Mike Huckabee came to endorse and raise money for GOP House candidate, Les Phillip.

Well, Phillip did raise money ($17,000), but the FEC shows his campaign spent $43,611 to get Huck there and put on a good show.

His disbursements include a $33,990 speaking fee for Huckabee, $600 for photography for the Huckabee event, $438 for a lunch with Huckabee, $6,233 for a stage rental and equipment (presumably for the Huckabee event), and a $2,350 facility rental fee (also presumably for the Huckabee event).

Probably best that Phillip isn't running the CBO.