Strib: A candidate's visit can be a burden

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startribune.com

Paul Levy and Bob Von Sternberg
Star Tribune
Published August 7, 2004

Ah, the joys of playing host to a big-time presidential candidate: the hoopla, the excitement, the shining moment in the national media spotlight, the crushing bills for providing security. ...

A growing number of officials in small communities around the nation have taken a look at the bills they've accumulated in the aftermath of recent presidential campaign visits and decided they aren't about to be stuck with the check.

But so far, at least, they've mostly been stiffed.

Following President Bush's visit on Wednesday, Mankato is the most recent city to get on the bandwagon.

Mankato Mayor Jeff Kagermeier said Thursday that his city should be reimbursed by the Bush reelection campaign for its role as host to the president.

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1. Ok...

I think the federal government should reimburse the cost of security for both the candidates.