[Windflier]

Has the Austin media ever complained about costs when Obama has visited?

Doubt it.

[Enchante]

Liberals are sooooo hypocritical, they only raise this kind of issue against Republican candidates. Ofc for Obozo or Shrillary there could not even be a discussion about security costs or travel costs, just pay the bills!

[COBOL2Java]

Has the Austin media ever complained about costs when Obama has visited?

Doubt it.

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Nope, they were downright giddy:

President Obama Austin visit

President Barack Obama is greeted by Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler on the tarmac upon his arrival on Air Force One, Friday, March 11, 2016, at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. Obama traveled to Austin, to speak at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) and attend 2 Democratic National Committee fundraisers.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — President Barack Obama has arrived in Austin to give his key note speech kicking off the first day of South by Southwest for the nine day interactive event.

Obama was greeted on the Tarmac by Austin Mayor Steve Adler. The two leaders shook hands before Obama departed in the motorcaid heading to the Long Center for his speech. The President is expected to discuss the future of jobs in the technology

Lots of giddy Austin-style Obama-worshipping photos (including one of Wil I Am at an Obama rally!) at the site - if you can stomach it.