Is there really any point to this CBS? Has Murdoch bought you, too?

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So who would finish a story about Obama visiting Ohio to talk about the economy with this paragraph:

The trip Columbus probably cost taxpayers between $500,000 and $1 million.

Air Force One alone bills out at $100,000 per hour, and the round trip is nearly two hours. Adding to the cost are military aircraft to carry limos and secret service vehicles, Marine One on standby, Secret Service, local police and other factors.

Mark Knoller, CBS news journamamalist.

Apparently Obama should remain sequestered at the White House to save taxpayer money. Which makes sense, if you are complete moron or Mark Knoller. Which might be redundant.

Why? What's the point? Presidents and their security have been travelling at taxpayer expense since 1793. Why are you making a point about it now? Where were you when Bush was routinely commuting to Crawford for vacations? This is a shoddy excuse for journalism.

Let him know @markknoller.