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Heady Times for DC Hookers, Coke Dealers

Both are booming as tourists flock to inauguration

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 19, 2009 10:28 AM CST
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(Newser) – Barack Obama has already done his part to boost the economy—for Washington’s prostitutes and drug dealers, who tell New York they’re experiencing quite the boom in business thanks to inauguration travelers. Some prostitutes came into town specifically for the event and are already “pretty booked up;” one coke dealer is stocking up out of an expectation he’ll push “serious weight.”

“Come start my engine, bad boy,” said one prostitute willing to provide her services to the president-elect; all of the hookers interviewed voted for Obama. Coke dealers could see profits in the high five figures, according to one dealer who stocked up with $3,000 worth of product and “just sold out. I gotta re-up.”

Some cocaine dealers in DC have already sold out, New York magazine reports.
Some cocaine dealers in DC have already sold out, New York magazine reports.   (©Nightlife Of Revelry)
Some prostitutes in DC are already booked up for inauguration, New York magazine reports. In this photo, prostitutes stand behind red-lit windows in Amsterdam's Red Light district.
Some prostitutes in DC are already booked up for inauguration, New York magazine reports. In this photo, prostitutes stand behind red-lit windows in Amsterdam's Red Light district.   (AP Photo)
Cocaine dealers are expecting to do a lot of business in DC during the inauguration, New York magazine reports.
Cocaine dealers are expecting to do a lot of business in DC during the inauguration, New York magazine reports.   (©Foxtongue)
Prostitutes are pouring into DC for the inauguration, expecting a brisk business, New York magazine reports. In this photo, prostitutes are shown standing behind red-lit windows in Amsterdam.
Prostitutes are pouring into DC for the inauguration, expecting a brisk business, New York magazine reports. In this photo, prostitutes are shown standing behind red-lit windows in Amsterdam.   (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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I hope the inauguration will bring more business. If it's guys here by themselves on business, then it will. - Lei, a male prostitute in DC

I’ve had people calling me about this for weeks. - One 29-year-old cocaine dealer

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COMMENTS
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Zebraone
Jan 31, 2009 12:45 AM CST
The dems love nose candy anyways. *****Great for the political junkies and the mexican cartels!~~~~
jaguarj
Jan 20, 2009 6:57 AM CST
NEW? No they've already been in business during the Bush Admin.
Guest
Jan 20, 2009 5:57 AM CST
... Hilarious.

How else to make money during inauguration? Sell urination passes
TMZ

DC declares 'prostitution-free zones' for inauguration
DCist

Obama himself admitted to cocaine use in his past
St. Paul Pioneer Press (Minn.)

 
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