[Old_Grouch]

No meeting rooms available in the senate or house buildings? They have to go “off campus”?

bigspender, that was my thought days ago when I heard about this retreat. These people see each other every day in DC. Why do they have to waste time and money trekking up to Philly, dragging the Pres and VP up there, at who knows what cost of planes, security, etc. Why not meet at one of the many venues in DC? Total waste of money. They aren't really thinking about the tax payer yet!

[9YearLurker]

Yep. Guv employees love “retreats”.

[Freee-dame]

Did any Republicans go in a police escorted caravan? I hope not. Some Dems did this going to their “retreat” in western Maryland. They stopped traffic on an interstate highway, leading to a multi vehicle crash and at least one death.