Obama To Vacation At $20 Million Home Owned By A Mississippian

…Who also happens to be a Republican:

From The (London) Times:

Mr Obama is due to take his holiday on Martha’s Vineyard during the last week in August. Mrs Obama and their daughters, Sasha and Malia, could arrive earlier and stay with friends elsewhere on the island. Bo, the new dog, is also reportedly going.

Blue Heron Farm belongs to William and Mollie Van Devender, Republicans who bought the property for $20.35 million in 2005.

Mr Van Devender, a Mississippi timber mogul, gave the maximum financial donation allowed under election laws to John McCain in last year’s White House race, and both the Van Devenders contributed to Fred Thompson during his unsuccessful run in the Republican primary.

This may qualify as the first bi-partisan move of Obama’s presidency.

Two thoughts on this: is there another place Democrats can choose besides Martha’s Vineyard? I don’t know if you can find a place that screams ‘elitism’ more than the island. You may remember, Bill Clinton camped out there; but in 1996 he headed to Wyoming after it polled better than MV.

I am not criticizing Obama for going on vacation- don’t get me wrong- like most liberals did with President Bush. I am just questioning his destination of choice. I suppose it just shows a completely different lifestyle and class for the new president.

Here are pictures I can relate to:

Or…

Here is a blog post at The Hill titled, “Is Obama a Snob?” In light of “stupidgate,” I would say the president would be better served to vacation somewhere else. Of course, I imagine the president doesn’t want to be anywhere near people who cling to their guns and religion.