What costs are associated with a presidential inauguration?

[KingGheedora]

I came across this NY Times article that talks about how Bush raised $40 million for his second inauguration, and ponders how Obama will fund his. What on earth costs so much in an inauguration? This may be stupid, but I always thought the new president would just step into office and start working.

 

[nageov3t]

after parties.

 

[Baked]

Fried chickens, watermelons, and grape sodas.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: Baked
Fried chickens, watermelons, and grape sodas.

The Statue of Liberty is being replaced by Aunt Jemima holding a chicken leg.

 

[miketheidiot]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: Baked
Fried chickens, watermelons, and grape sodas.

The Statue of Liberty is being replaced by Aunt Jemima holding a chicken leg.

waffles or pancakes?

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: miketheidiot

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: Baked
Fried chickens, watermelons, and grape sodas.

The Statue of Liberty is being replaced by Aunt Jemima holding a chicken leg.

waffles or pancakes?

Pancakes. soaked in butter.

 

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: Baked
Fried chickens, watermelons, and purple drank.

 

[KingGheedora]

oh my god

 

[mcmilljb]

P Diddy said he would DJ the party for free.

Way to save the tax payers some c-notes P Diddy!

 

[illusion88]

the parade isn't free. Neither is a big dinner. BUT.... 40 million seems rather high.