A Political Foul

The Republican National Committee preaches lower taxes and less government spending. But their own spending habits are now a hot topic on political talk shows.

The RNC is working to recoup about $2,000 from a vendor it says charged the committee to entertain some contributors at a strip club. The committee says several members of their Young Eagles group had been in Los Angeles for a meeting and while there, visited a club known for its topless dancers and bondage outfits. The $2,000 bill was added to this month’s financial disclosure report and caught the attention of a conservative political blog site. They have since fired staffer Allison Meyers who was the Director of the Young Eagles program.

But it’s not just the nakedness that’s causing a stir. The RNC is also coming under fire for spending $17,000 in private planes and $13,000 for car services. Spokesman Doug Heyes argues that these services are used only when needed and they will re-claim unnecessary expenses like the recent rated “x” outing. Given past headlines of political indiscretion a strip club might not be the best place for the Young Eagles to spread their wings.