By Papagino

August 18, 2010 7:18 AM | Link to this

Do I get some of that $100 per pound Kobi Beef or is that only served at WH Dinners that taxpayers pay for?

By Loretta

August 17, 2010 11:25 PM | Link to this

We working class citizens are not able to afford this lunch ticket..but carry the USA in our pockets. We are voice..I need have a personal visit with Obama and sit with him on issues of our state

By Jack

August 17, 2010 9:44 AM | Link to this

I can’t afford that. How much for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

By combustication22

August 16, 2010 12:04 PM | Link to this

Shortly after 9/11 W. Bush was on the golf course playing 18 holes so those complaining about Obama about holding a fundraiser can put their heads up their rears.

By combustication22

August 16, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this

Shortly after 9/11 W. Bush was on the golf course playing 18 holes so those complaining about Obama about holding a fundraiser can put their heads up their rears.

By J

August 16, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t pay a quarter to have lunch with any politician, especially one that that favors a mosque at ground zero.

By no thank you

August 16, 2010 11:23 AM | Link to this

I wouldn’t pay $1 to sit down and eat with BO. Sorry ….

By Hal Roy

August 16, 2010 9:11 AM | Link to this

I’d have to know what was on the menu before I committ to that amount. Sorry Prez no burgers and fries.

By Yonug voter

August 15, 2010 2:26 AM | Link to this

Hello internet world. These lunch-ins are done on both sides. Stickland is a joke. I am a Democrat but I just don’t like the guys views on some things. (I know spelling and gamer are not good i’m smart though so read me out)And to American Muslums that mite be reading this i am not a Muslum but to many good Muslums I feel like your people are under attack this is your country to. Even Jessus fearing people blow things upp. It doesn’t make it okay just look at it from all sides people and read between the lines when watch or read the news. Dang I am only 21 and know to do that

By anastasia p

August 14, 2010 8:16 PM | Link to this

Fact: George Bush, in the midst of two wars, held fundraiser luncheons far more expensive than this one. And John Kasich held a $10,000 a person fundraiser last year in Lake County. So there’s no point in attacking Strickland — it just proves yu’re a partisan hypocrite.It’s mostly FAR more expensive to go the GOP fundraising events. And until we get serious about campaign finance reform, this is one area where we can truly say “Both sides do it.” They HAVE to. No one — including Strickland — is going to unilaterally disarm.

By anastasia p

August 14, 2010 8:16 PM | Link to this

Fact: George Bush, in the midst of two wars, held fundraiser luncheons far more expensive than this one. And John Kasich held a $10,000 a person fundraiser last year in Lake County. So there’s no point in attacking Strickland — it just proves yu’re a partisan hypocrite.It’s mostly FAR more expensive to go the GOP fundraising events. And until we get serious about campaign finance reform, this is one area where we can truly say “Both sides do it.” They HAVE to. No one — including Strickland — is going to unilaterally disarm.

By R U Kidding Me

August 14, 2010 11:43 AM | Link to this

Can you imagine the media outcry in the worst economic conditions of the past 80 years and in the midst of an economy in a scary downward spiral if George Bush would have a lunch for a minimum of $500/plate. Hussein, the racist, lying socialist does exactly this, his wife flaunts an extravagent vacation to Spain and not a word of outrage from the national media or the DDN. November can’t get here soon enough

By Hera

August 14, 2010 11:02 AM | Link to this

Wouldn’t it be great if no one showed up? But there are always those Rich Democrats who want to flaunt their assets. I hope they get to flaunt them right out of office in November. How many days to go?

By Troyoh

August 14, 2010 7:46 AM | Link to this

Amazed there are not more comments. Gregg is right on. But if voters don’t care and don’t vote out incumbents, we can’t change anything. “change” you can count on, this behavior is an insult to anyone who believed that baloney. It is sad when topics like a menu( Dominics) generate more comments than a big example of money politics. I hope a lot of voters picket this money grab.

By null

August 13, 2010 11:31 PM | Link to this

0bama today -“Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality … a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country.” Other than mass murder name one.

By Gregg Nicholl

August 13, 2010 10:47 PM | Link to this

Ah, The elite hobnobbing with the elite once more. The average American “riff-raff” will be kept back many blocks away in cordoned off “free speech zones” Free speech is not really free speech if it is not permitted in the presence of the one to whom the speech is intended. It’s not free speech if segregated “zones” are established for the exercise of free speech. This phenomena is becoming ever more prevalent. The average America cannot afford the high stakes dinners our politicos have for themselves. Average folks are excluded and the oligarchy like it that way.

By jack

August 13, 2010 5:17 PM | Link to this

Hope it’s wednesday he sure likes them Kobe steaks from Japan….180 bucks a pound…he has a White House party and orders up these steaks while watching CNBC and the market tank…no mo money for da white folks he he…

By voter

August 13, 2010 4:56 PM | Link to this

I guess for some using money as toilet paper or to light their cigars isn’t quite wasteful enough? I’d be willing to pay that to NOT have to eat with him.

By Peace out Girl Scouts

August 13, 2010 2:14 PM | Link to this

Okay, he’s ‘expected’ to ‘make an appearrance’? So, does that mean if he decides not to show, it’s cool then, right? WOW! Can’t wait for O or Strickland to be goneeeeee!

By Skeptic

August 13, 2010 12:07 PM | Link to this

To the people below - it’s called fundraising. Expect more of the same across the country until November. Lunch sounds pretty harmless to me. Get over it.

By Lisa

August 13, 2010 12:03 PM | Link to this

Can we pay for the dinner with our food stamp cards?

By watchman

August 13, 2010 11:10 AM | Link to this

Q. why would ted trickland need more cash to increase his 9-million dollar re-election war chest? A. because he knows he needs it to have any chance of whipping john kasich

By Max

August 13, 2010 11:09 AM | Link to this

Ok, I’ll be the first to ask the obvious……with all the handouts proposed and given out by Obama, doesn’t he OWE US a dinner that we’re already paying for? And, isn’t it interesting Strickland has more black ink in his war chest than the state he is supposed to be governing has to pay its bills? Ok, I said they were obvious questions…..

By ME

August 13, 2010 11:04 AM | Link to this

I’m hungry, but not $500-$2,000 hungry. These jokers need to get real.