Renting Out the White House

President Obama campaigned on how he was going to clean up Washington. He was to be this transformational figure who would root out corruption. Now we've learned that much like the Washington Post, the White House is offering up its services to the highest bidder. I'm going to put together some information on just how many regulations have been violated. For now you can view the full report here.

President Sells Access To And Amenities Of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue To Highest Democrat Bidders

"Bill Clinton turned the White House into a hotel and coffee shop. Now President Obama has turned the White House into a full service resort complete with amenities for the highest Democrat bidder.  The seriousness of this issue requires an immediate investigation looking into the degree and details of fundraising efforts between the White House and DNC, whether there was any quid pro quo offered to donors, and the names of White House officials who were involved in such activities.  The White House should also immediately release the names of donors who have accessed these perks or received special briefings from administration officials.  Candidate Obama pledged to clean up the muddy waters of Washington, but President Obama has jumped in head first." – RNC Chairman Michael Steele

OBAMA REWARDS TOP DEM DONORS, BUNDLERS WITH V.I.P. TREATMENT AT WHITE HOUSE

Obama Awards Top Donors With "VIP Access To The White House." "During his first nine months in office, President Obama has quietly rewarded scores of top Democratic donors with VIP access to the White House, private briefings with administration advisers and invitations to important speeches and town-hall meetings… High-dollar fundraisers have been promised access to senior White House officials in exchange for pledges to donate $30,400 personally or to bundle $300,000 in contributions ahead of the 2010 midterm elections, according to internal Democratic National Committee documents obtained by The Washington Times." (Matthew Mosk, "EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Donors Rewarded With W.H. Perks," The Washington Times, 10/28/09)

DNC Created Menu  Of "Exclusive Access Opportunities." "The DNC has presented a menu of exclusive access opportunities to top givers, according to internal DNC documents provided to potential donors and obtained by The Times… One top donor described in an interview with The Times being given a birthday visit to the Oval Office. Another was allowed use of a White House-complex bowling alley for his family. Bundlers closest to the president were invited to watch a movie in the red-walled theater in the basement of the presidential mansion." (Matthew Mosk, "EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Donors Rewarded With W.H. Perks," The Washington Times, 10/28/09)

Donors Offered Parties In White House Bowling Alley And Movie Theater. "One top donor described in an interview with The Times being given a birthday visit to the Oval Office." Another was allowed use of a White House-complex bowling alley for his family. Bundlers closest to the president were invited to watch a movie in the red-walled theater in the basement of the presidential mansion." (Matthew Mosk, "EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Donors Rewarded With W.H. Perks," The Washington Times, 10/28/09)

Obama Invites "Top New York Bundler" Golfing In Martha's Vineyard, Treats Donors To "Lavish White House Reception." "Mr. Obama invited his top New York bundler, UBS Americas CEO Robert Wolf, to golf with him during the president's Martha's Vineyard vacation in August. At least 39 donors and fundraisers also were treated to a lavish White House reception on St. Patrick's Day, where the fountains on the North and South Lawns were dyed green, photos and video reviewed by The Times and CBS News also show." (Matthew Mosk, "EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Donors Rewarded With W.H. Perks," The Washington Times, 10/28/09)

Select Individuals "Provided Access To A Series Of Invite-Only Briefings By Senior Administration Officials Organized By The DNC." "'I don't think it's surprising that people that support the president do go to functions at the White House and have other access, but there are many, many more Americans who attend events and town halls and other things at the White House every single day,' DNC spokesman Brad Woodhouse said… Only select members of the public, however, were provided access to a series of invite-only briefings by senior administration officials organized by the DNC." (Matthew Mosk, "EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Donors Rewarded With W.H. Perks," The Washington Times, 10/28/09)