Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden said he has presided over at least three dignitary security details, including a presidential visit by President George W. Bush in 2004, his Democratic presidential contestant U.S. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, and candidate Barack Obama. “We have never been reimbursed,” Spoden said.
http://wisconsinreporter.com/wi-police-p...

gonfo5 said, " find it funny that some are attacking Ryan for something that is mandated by the Secret Service."

Don't get me wrong, I believe Ryan needs and deserves protection. But I'm tired of people claiming there is federal legislation or mandates that local agencies must provide or fund provision of those services. Again, I ask you to cite any federal law that mandates local agencies providing security and/or the funding of security for candidates.

No worries folks, thanks to Scooter's "tools" that he gave local governments, they'll just put an extra screwing to the public employees to make up the difference, all is well.

I find it funny that some are attacking Ryan for something that is mandated by the Secret Service. How about these same people get angry at the President for the trips he takes all over the country in Airforce One (Boeing 747 - Holds 63,000+ gallons of Jet-A fuel at today's going rate of $5.10 per gallon) for just he and is group. Whats also involved is multiple C-17 Airforce cargo jets that carry his helicopters, limos, numerous Secret Service vehicles, personal ambulance)with multiple trips to drop off the equipment and return to pick it backup and either back to Washington or onto the next destination. Also included are nummerous support helicopters, turbo prop radar aircraft following his every move on the ground all while shutting down airspace/airports, city/state roads which also require local/state police services for traffic/civilian control all to get donations for his campaign.
Now, if your going to make a big deal about Ryan's mandated Secret Service protection, then I expect to start seeing posts from these same people about the tax payer money our current Commander in Chief is and continues to spend for his campaign!

Two things came to mind when reading all this:
"The agents have been working out of a tour-bus-style vehicle" The photo clearly shows an RV parked on the terrace.

And you need to remember that every sitting president in modern times has used government transportation while on his re-election tours, he is still the President, he just can't jump on any airplane. The security, and communications the president needs are just not there. Every election, people decry the sitting presidents "unfair" use of Air Force One,forgetting that their side did the same thing in the past.
To the residents of Paul's neighborhood; I feel sorry for the inconvenience you are having at the moment. But if he is elected, it WILL get worse. You will have to be "vetted" to live there, everyone who comes to visit ( even your mom) will be subject to Secret Service background checks. Surprise birthday party? No way, have to set that up, with a guest list, with the Secret Service. Your movements will be restricted when he is at home. Enjoy it while you can....

I live in one of the house affected by the blockade. I also won't be voting republican, but, the family are nice people and great neighbors.

With that being said, you would not believe the increase of people that just want to 'walk through' the area. We have spoken to 2 other people that were from other states and wanted to 'check it out'. I believe the security is definitely necessary. While the people that we encountered were just the 'touristy' type that wanted to check it out, they just as easily could have been crazies looking to get their name on the news.

Everyone got a bargain. When Newt was hanging on week after week it was costing taxpayers $38,000 per day, I realize this was fed dollars but it still costs no matter what politician is involved.

jvlkid said, "All of you are uneducated."

Do you seriously expect us to believe that you're the only person amongst us with an education?

jvlkid said, "The police departments are there because the federal government has laws on the books about protecting our canidates."

Would you please cite the federal laws that specifically require local police departments to protect candidates?

Before replying, you may want to check my comment about this issue that I made on September 8, 2012 at 6:43 p.m..

Fedup I pay fed, state, local taxes and I have no issue with paying them. Hell I had to pay for Bush and that band of clowns sonow it is your turn. If you pay taxes at all or are you pick a goverment check!

isnt this why we have a police force? Why would over time be needed? I would think we should have a plan already in existence that would protect someone if needed. Are you telling us or JPD is unprepared? Imagine that. And between JPD and RSD why would over time be needed? Talk about poor management. We are broke because of poor management, not for the extra work we should have been prepared for.

All of you are uneducated. The police departments are there because the federal government has laws on the books about protecting our canidates. Its an unavoidable expenditure that has to be paid. And for those who say Paul shouldnt get protection lets take away Joe Bidens, Mitt Romneys and Barack Obamas and see how long that stands. Its isnt a waste its a job that has to be done and it jist happens to cost money. so quit complaining.

Do fringe benefits for the deputies mean hookers?

Hey, it's stimulating our local economy, creating jobs and extra income for some of our local people, which they are probably happy to have, eh?

I do think most or all costs to local governments should be reimbursed by the campaigns. Those of you that are targeting Congressman Ryan or the Republicans please keep in mind your candidates are flying around the country campaigning and fundraising not only on the local communities dime but also on the federal tax payers dime. It cost about $180,000 an hour to fly Air Force One. Yes, the DNC picks up a portion of the costs, but when the President goes to a $38,500 a plate fund raiser in California shouldn't he pick up the remaining costs to us tax payers?

www.whitehousedossier.com/2012/07/16/oba...

How about if MITT chips in some of his MONEY that he HAS in the CAYMAN ISLAND & SWISS BANK ACCOUNTS to help the people!!!. Or....maybe THOMAS PETRI - Same guy that did not pay any state INCOME TAXES (According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel & MANY media sources) help out Rock Co. & all of their Re-FIB-lican friends.
(Cayman Island - Swiss = MITT)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04...

("Petri Paid NO STATE TAXES for FOUR YEARS RECORDS SHOW")
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepoliti...

I'm not a fan of Ryan and won't be voting for him, but I do believe the security is necessary. Think of how often Janesville is getting mentioned, Ryan fan or not it's getting us noticed and bringing in some money.

He never had protection before why does he need it now. and why is my tax dollars paying for it. that should come out of mr Ryans pocket. he new what he was getting into. even the stars pay for there own body guards.......

Could have one heck of a night in Vegas with that much cash.

who cares!! the empty rhetoric of spending is getting old. You can thank the tea party idiots for this nonsense. Paul Ryan and his family need protection. Drop it, lets get to real issues please, let Paul come back to his district after the election is over, because he won't be Veep, just wish Zerban could defeat him in the election, unfortunately I dont see it.
If Paul loses both, he will , like Tommy Thompson become a very wealthy lobbyist. Instead becoming a part of thesolution of the big government problem that they claim, they become a part of it. Tommy Thompson is a perfect example of this. Funny the same group that criticized Russ F for being a career politician, they vote for several on their side. Tommy, Paul R, and Scooter Walker.. Pot meet Kettle!!

Just so everyone knows, any all President's and vice President's get security from the time they are nominated all the way till there term is over. They get the same security for 7 years after they leave office.

This means that if a new president is elected he or she gets security for 15 years if in office 2 terms.

I sure would NOT want to see any President or vice President (or Family) get hurt or die. So security is VERY important for this country.

illdrinktothat - Sep 8, 2012 at 8:58 p.m. - Actually this might be the dumbest thing I've read on here today!

Allfor1and1forAll - Sep 8, 2012 at 8:45 p.m. - That was perhaps the dumbest thing I've read on here today!

That's $27,000 too much

PB594 - Trust me, the city departments and the county will not see a dime in reimbursement funds from the federal government!

Ryan and his family have the right to concealed carry. What more do they need?

With the hate and threats from the left towards our Governor Walker, I would expect that even if it were not required, police protection is a good idea in these times we live. Money well spent.

Why don't we have the teachers pay for it? Their the only ones with money in this town.

If it gets the GM plant reopened then it will be money well spent.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe while the feds are in town they can get some of the drug dealers off the streets!! Oh wait,they can't even do that in the back yard of the White House...

People, this is totally normal. Look at secretservice.gov. It's not a partisan thing. We live in a crazy world and politics are very tense these days (i.e. the Walker protests). No matter if it's Paul Ryan or someone else, the candidate and the family needs protection.

All for a do-nothing congressman who has no chance of becoming VP.

PB594
So, I am sure you have no issue with the cost of SS protection for either Romney or Ryan, and their families.

PB594
I am well aware Biden was in Green Bay last week, he is coming to Wisconsin AGAIN on Thursday. How much is that costing?

My only issue is that I live in the neighborhood as Mr. Ryan and his brother. I feel at times my rights to move about my neighborhood are restricted. This is the truth, I didn't even know that was Mr. Ryan's house until he was named. This is despite I have been walking my dogs and jogging by it for years.
I think we all know that this is a right provided no matter party affiliation. It is far better to err on the side of caution, I just wish I could jog down that street again.

I'm sure he will pay it back after he looses in november.

PB...You seem to know so much about the way Secret Service protection is handled ,please answer my question on Ann Romney ?

Wislady, perhaps you missed that Biden was actually in Green Bay last weekend? He was on an official government plane (I happened to be there and have pics.). There was extra security assigned and there were extra State Patrol (I counted 5 units), along the highway by the airport. So, there are other communities that are affected in WI and do so graciously without regard because they fully support the fact that we have the right to vote and let our candidates be heard for both political parties.

If it gets the GM plant reopened then it will be money well spent.

Sorry for basically duplicating your comment, PB594. I was composing my comment as you posted.

When you say the receipts will get turned in for reimbursement, do you mean that the local agencies will be reimbursed by the federal government? If so, I wasn't aware that was an established practice.

If it is being reimbursed then why did the Gazette make an issue out of it?

Why the hell isn't Romney paying for all that?!?

Perhaps when the Secret Service requests assistance from local agencies in providing security for candidates for national office, the federal government should reimburse the local government for those expenses.

On the other hand, in the weeks since Ryan was chosen as VP candidate, Janesville, Rock County and the state have possibly generated as much, if not more, in direct/indirect taxation from the increased business activity that has resulted from the inrush of media and other visitors.

Please tell me that most complaining understand that the receipts will get turned in for re-imbursement. In US History we did study that VP candidates and their families were eligible for Secret Service protection, so this should not come as any surprise to anyone. I figure it's a bit of a "Janesville Stimulus Package". The officers that got overtime will most likely be spending their money locally. I have personally seen the Secret Service using local businesses daily. Plus, the added exposure Janesville has received may help give credibility to our area and improve our chances to draw new industry and businesses to Janesville. So, no matter what your political stance, a one-sided approach to thinking about the matter leaves quite a bit out. If it wasn't Janesville benefitting from the exposure, it would be another city and we would be losing out.

Actually not really that bad, if you consider is it for ~3 weeks of PURE MANURE...
(Guess my previous post hinted too strongly at what I meant)..so was deleted...

Stubby...I agree !!! lmao

I would say if you don't like paying these expenses, and don't want to pay them for the next 4 or 8 years, vote for Obama in November. ;-)

Ann Romney got her first Secret Service assigned the day before the Ryan's.Why wasn't she given it back in January ?

Biden will be in Wisconsin Monday, is the Obama campaign paying for that?

M Obama was just in Milwaukee recently, how much did that cost?

So fedup it ok to throw money at a republican but not a up holding the rights of every day people. I understand you now. It is my tax money also. I think is should be spent on something real like jobs for those looking for work.

http://republicanjobcreation.com

I see a lack of critical thinking already from a few posters.

Imagine you would have said the same thing when protection was set up for Obama and Biden right?

HUGE WASTE OF MY TAX DOLLARS! These expenses should be paid by Ryan. He knew what he was getting into when he said yes.

What a waste of money. Money our city can't afford.

What a waste of money. Money our city can't afford.