Okay, so when Rick Perry quit running for President, which was about 2 weeks after he started running for President, he had to give up any money that was left in his Presidential campaign account after the campaign wound down.

Far be it from Rick Perry to ever give up money.

Gov. Rick Perry’s (R-TX) campaign paid $719 for a stay at the Hilton Miami in March, two months after he dropped out. He also spent nearly $7,400 on parking, $6,400 of which was spent in Austin, TX, where he serves as governor.

Okay, I’m not questioning Rick Perry’s arithmetic or ethics, but in two months for $6,400, I can park a submarine in Austin, Texas.  Two of ‘um.  Nuclear powered ones.

Where the hell did he park?  On top of Matthew McConaughey’s bongo drums?

Additionally, the campaign spent $290,551 on travel expenses after he dropped out of the race.  Apparently, he didn’t stay at the La Quinta.

My guess?  Hiking the Appalachian Trail ain’t cheap.

Thanks to Alfredo over at the Dairy Queen for the heads up.