Ron Paul knows how to stretch a dollar – or 15 million dollars | Texas on the Potomac | a Chron.com blog

There’s no doubt about it. Ron Paul is cheap.

When Republican presidential rival Rick Perry stayed in Council Bluffs, Iowa, his campaign racked up a $1,204 tab at the Hilton Gardens Inn. When Paul visited Council Bluffs, he spent $64.38 at a Super 8 motel.

The Texas congressman’s campaign disclosure report, released to the public this week, reveals that he has worked to stretch his dollars on the presidential trail. His list of expenditures includes a number of purchases from businesses known for low prices, including Walmart, The Dollar Tree, Super 8, Subway and Casey’s General Store.

His favorite restaurant, McDonald’s, appeared more than 40 times. (After all, there’s nothing like a value meal).

With few bills from expensive catering companies, Paul’s campaign opted for pizza — and lots of it. From Pizza Hut to Domino’s Pizza to Godfather’s Pizza (take that, Herman Cain), the campaign was billed for pizza more than 70 times.

Paul’s smallest bill? A one dollar purchase from Salvation Army. (Could it have been one of those suits he wore at presidential debates?)