It 's standard practice for presidents , both Democratic and Republican . Taxpayers often pay for travel to campaign events that rally support rather than raise money , like Bush 's dramatic entrance into a baseball stadium in Fort Myers Florida less than a month before his re-election in 2004 . There is little difference in determining the cost of presidential travel . Presidents also pay for travel to political events that they support rather than spending money .
It 's standard practice for presidents , both Democratic and Republican . There is little difference in determining the cost of presidential travel . Presidents also pay for travel to political events that they support rather than spending money .