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In his first interview with LiveCheap.com, President Obama owned up to being a card carrying cheapster. In intense negotiations with the White House Press Office, we reluctantly agreed that the President’s comments would be off the record. Of course, we had no intention of keeping that promise because they have no intention of giving us another interview.
Frugal Nomad: Good Morning Mr. President. I want to begin by thanking you for reaching out to our community.
 Obama: I just want to say that your community is my community. I’m cheap and I’m proud. During the campaign, we made a very conscious effort to recruit cheapsters in every state in the Union. I think the history books will record that we ran the most tight-fisted campaign in recent memory. We knew that a lot of the fifty cent donations were coming from the cheapest people in America and we made a concerted effort to spend that pool of money on day-old store brand donuts. Our post-campaign stats show that cheapsters donated Six Bakers Dozens to our campaign for every two and a half dozen donuts that went to McCain. It was the most lopsided demographic in our favor and we appreciate you carrying North Carolina for us. Who would have known that the highest concentration of cheapsters was in Raleigh?
Frugal Nomad: Well, how cheap are you Mr. President?
Obama: Well, let me put it this way, when Michelle tells me one of my socks escaped from the dryer, I send the Secret Service to track it down.
Frugal Nomad: It probably looks like an oil rag by the time they’re done with it, but that’s cool. At least you get to have closure.
Frugal Nomad: Most Presidents complain about the burdens of high office. What are some of the perks?
Obama: Well, I think you’ll appreciate the fact that I get free meals including breakfast-in-bed. Even my dog gets to eat for free. I can hold banquets at state expense. There is no such thing as cheap wine in the White House although I’m trying to change that long standing tradition. The job also comes with free housing and I don’t have to pay for gas. They even throw in a driver for good measure. Air Force One is probably the best perk though. So, we’ve managed to drastically slash our household expenses.
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