But this certainly smacks of illegal use of funds, doesn't it?
A Wisconsin Democrat tells the Associated Press his party’s campaign committee is funding the fleeing fourteen’s sojourn in Illinois:
Four Democrats who were reached by The Associated Press said none of their daily expenses would be charged to taxpayers, and none will accept any per diem funds. [State Senator Chris] Larson did say his hotel room Monday was paid for by the State Senate Democratic Campaign. He said the group might pay for more nights depending on how long he stays.
Others have donated food, he said, but he declined to name them.
“Let’s just say the senators have friends over here who’ve been more than generous in sharing with us,” Larson said.
I would assume that the Fleebaggers in question would be required to claim any funds they receive as income on their 2011 tax returns, right? Assuming of course, they are more honest with their returns than several high ranking employees (and appointees) in the Obama Administration. Big assumption, no?
Also, if you are accepting payment to not do your job, doesn't that mean you have abandoned your current one?
