GOP goes after the Obamas’ date night in NYC

The Republican National Committee (RNC) went after President and Mrs. Obama’s date night, contrasting their trip to New York City Saturday evening with Americans’ economic struggles.

“As President Obama prepares to wing into Manhattan’s theater district on Air Force One to take in a Broadway show, GM is preparing to file bankruptcy and families across America continue to struggle to pay their bills,” RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho wrote to reporters.

“Have a great Saturday evening — even if you’re not jetting off somewhere at taxpayer expense,” she added.

The president and first lady had announced they will take a smaller VIP jet under military command to minimize the costs of the flight to New York this evening.

The administration had come under fire before for the trip of an Air Force One plane over Manhattan for promotional pictures, a trip which sparked questions about security and the cost of the trip.

The RNC dredged up that comparison as well, adding a clip to Obama’s joke before the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner about the First Daughters, Sasha and Malia, having been grounded for taking the plane for a “joyride” in that instance.