Swamp: The House's Democrats have left town for an annual retreat at the Kingsmill Resort and Spa in Williamsburg, Va., and this afternoon President Barack Obama will make his debut on Air Force One as president with a quick hop to Williamsburg to see them.
The Kingsmill Resort and Spa boasts of "unforgettable golf, luxurious accommodations... and an abundance of recreational opportunities,'' our colleague, Johanna Neuman at The Ticket reminds us. Though it's below freezing in these parts today -- with warmer weather promised this weekend.
"The three-day retreat is part of an annual tradition enjoyed by both parties in Congress -- an opportunity to bring families, take off their jackets and relax as they plan their agenda for the coming year,'' Neuman notes. "In fact, last weekend the Republicans took off for their retreat at the Homestead, a historic luxury resort "nestled within the four-season splendor of the Allegheny Mountains" in Hot Springs, Va.
Yet, with millions of Americans out of work and Obama "blasting Street executives for their excesses,'' some watchdog groups are questioning the venture.
Obama's off to visit the dems on their retreat:
