[newzjunkey]

You'll notice in the article the plans have been on file since 2008. This is modification to an existing home and if you knew about California, the environmental regulations, the coastal commission, the neighborhood busy bodies, you'd know he'll be lucky to have his place finished in time to retire in 2017 if he served two-terms.

Try to look at it this way: he's putting Americans to work... home builders, roofers, landscapers, artisans, craftsman using his own money.

[BobL]

“Try to look at it this way: he’s putting Americans to work... home builders, roofers, landscapers, artisans, craftsman using his own money. “

I’m cool with him spending his money, it’s just the timing. He’s already getting nailed by hiring a so-called “lobbyist” (i.e., a permit expediter), which is probably done by just about everyone else in that situation. He just doesn’t need that this campaign season.