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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul has been spending large amounts on airfare as a congressman, flying first class on dozens of taxpayer-funded flights to his home state. The practice conflicts with the image that Paul portrays as the only presidential candidate serious about cutting federal spending.
Paul flew first class on at least 31 round-trip flights and 12 one-way flights since May 2009 when he was traveling between Washington and Texas, according to a review by The Associated Press.
Paul opted for the more expensive government rate for Continental Airlines tickets because the cheaper economy tickets aren’t refundable or as flexible for scheduling, his staff said.
Denver Post wire services
