$150G From GOP For Fashions For Palins?

RNC Said To Have Shelled Out At Least That Much For "Campaign Accessories" For Family

(CBS)  Since she's been on the campaign trail, Sarah Palin has received a lot of attention over her wardrobe, her hair, even her glasses.

Now, Politico.com is reporting the Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 on clothes and accessories for Palin and her family.

Politico says the expenditures began early last month, soon after Palin was picked by John McCain to be his running mate.

Palin frequently wears expensive designer clothes on the campaign trail now, points out CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver.

Spending records filed with the Federal Election Commission and obtained by Politico show the RNC paid for "campaign accessories" from upscale department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, where nearly $50,000 was spent, Neiman Marcus, $75,000, and $4,700 for hair and makeup.

"The problem with this for the campaign," explains Politico Chief Political Writer Mike Allen, "is it's the kind of thing that can stick in people's minds. At a time when they're cutting back on their own spending, they see a candidate looking extravagant."

And that, observes Oliver, could pose a political risk.

In 2000, Al Gore was criticized for changing his look by wearing clothes with earth tones. Two years ago, Hillary Clinton got some attention for two hair styling sessions that cost $2,500. And of course there were those $400 haircuts John Edwards got.

"This would," Allen says, "make the John Edwards haircut look like a bargain at the same time she's (Palin's) trying to connect with Joe and Jane the Plumber."

The McCain campaign released a statement late Tuesday night saying, "With all the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we're spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses. It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."

Politico told CBS News it hasn't been able to identify any similar expenditures on the Democratic side.

[Gary Kempf]

Is there nothing RNC will not spend money on?????
She is still a pig with lipstick.....

[dkjmann]

It is so obvious you are in the tank for obama. I bet every time obama puts on a suit it''s $2000.00 a pop. And do you think Micheale Obama''s understated look didn''t cost them a fortune. But lets ignore that. You wouldn''t want to balance your coverage.

[irmcvet97]

It is so obvious you are in the tank for obama. I bet every time obama puts on a suit it''''s $2000.00 a pop. And do you think Micheale Obama''''s understated look didn''''t cost them a fortune. But lets ignore that. You wouldn''''t want to balance your coverage.

Posted by dkjmann at 08:53 AM : Oct 22, 2008

"You bet"?? Haven''t you people been "betting" way to long for all the WRONG reason''s??

[irmcvet97]

The Neocon''s went NUTS about Clinton''s Hair Cuts or another candidates "Shoe''s" and here they are spending hundreds of thousands trying to package an AIR HEAD and sell her to us! Wow!

[gop_will_win]

Shut up you liberals. She cant campaign with bib overalls and a moose hunting jacket! You would be making fun of her for that. You would be saying things like "Cant that lady dress her children in something better than burlap potato sacks?".

[lastdance128]

NO - Wal- Mart Here

Nice way to spend - YOUR FEDERAL INCOME TAX''S

But ! - Sorry - No Tax Write off - For You ! !

[dagrandma]

Why didn''t John just give her some of Cindy''s hand-me-downs? Oh, that''s right, Sarah''s not as thin as Cindy -- at least not yet. She hasn''t yet acquired that half starved look that McCain so loves on a woman.

[dkjmann]

this is funny. all you have to do is look at the funds obama has raised. where did the money come from and where is it going. we will never know. pantsuits, hair cuts, or something else. makes you wonder.

[american30]

At least she will still have the clothes when she leaves the campaign. What will Obama have after spending the millions on adveritising?? That''s right NOTHING!

Mmm, just ordinary joe six packs and hockey moms shoppping at walmart. This is truly reform.

[asteroi06]

You can put clothes on a pig, but its still a pig..

[gop_will_win]

Dont worry libs, the clothing is returned back to the store after she wears it once for a full refund.

Notice she bought all her stuff in the "unamerican" parts of the country

[martin9p2]

Don''t worry about it. A national referendum is already underway on the integrity and credibility of the McCain/Palin ticket, and ... they''re losing. I don''t care if Sarah keeps the clothing (as long as she pays tax on the value) -- she''ll need a souvenir of the campaign.

[dnsallday]

this is funny. all you have to do is look at the funds obama has raised. where did the money come from and where is it going. we will never know. pantsuits, hair cuts, or something else. makes you wonder.

Posted by dkjmann at 09:02 AM : Oct 22, 2008
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Consider getting out more and learning where to find information rather than relying on propaganda.
Campaign donations to either party can be found at www.opensecrets.org
Campaign expenditures are filed (by law) every month and the news media as well as blog websites scour thesse reports and report on anything of particular interest such as Politico did above on excessive expenditures for designer clothes.

[asteroi06]

Is there a list of the un-american parts of the country??. If my area is on it I think i will sue for slander. (Ill take a mooseburger as settlement)

[gop_will_win]

Well .... That is what our contributions should go towards and never for personal enrichment. Dumb Repug - Tell me, who''''s being the Elitist right now ? $150,000 clothing assesories ??



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Posted by parrots121
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You are.

[gop_will_win]

Shut up and cut your expenses you unwashed heathen!

[asteroi06]

Make that a six-pak AND a mooseburger.

[dkjmann]

If you think records are transparent then you might consider growing a brain.

[jon_mccain]

Spending records filed with the Federal Election Commission and obtained by Politico show the RNC paid for "campaign accessories" from upscale department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, where nearly $50,000 was spent, Neiman Marcus, $75,000, and $4,700 for hair and makeup.


I wonder if the losers at the RNC will cough up enough to polish Joe the plumbers head.

[luvienne]

How many years could a real Joe the plumber live on $150,000?

[Gary Kempf]

$150G From GOP For Fashions For Palins?

Well isn''t that special? $150 Grand to dress the Queen of the Double wide Trailer Park. So none of the Palins are capable of dressing themselves appropriately.

Someone tell how this works to qualify her for the position of Vice President? If she and her husband can''t even meet Republican standards for proper attire?
We are suppose to believe she can run the country.

Noooooooooooo, These pathetic losers need to head back to Alaska to their Double Wide.....

[gop_will_win]

Well .... That is what our contributions should go towards and never for personal enrichment. Dumb Repug - Tell me, who''''s being the Elitist right now ? $150,000 clothing assesories ??
Posted by parrots121
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Yo

u are.
Posted by gop_will_win at 09:15 AM : Oct 22, 2008


How do you mean ??? (I''''m biting - LOL)



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Posted by parrots
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Well your the liberal so you have to be the elitist. Anyway do you want Sarahs children paraded around wearing burlap potato sacks?

[jon_mccain]

How many years could a real Joe the plumber live on $150,000?

Posted by luvienne a


They should have paid Joe the plumbers $1200 tax lien and made him at least semi legitimate.

[dkjmann]

you have just proven my point. if they had reported on obama''s clothing an makeover expenses for Micheale it would be balanced.

[gop_will_win]

How many years could a real Joe the plumber live on $150,000?


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Posted by luvienne
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Less than 1 if given the entire amount in one lump sum.

[dvillegas43-2009]

Now I know why I keep those emergency funding (donation requests) letters from the McCain campaign.

[PulSamsara]

This is a non-issue.
What do you think happens in a campaign ?
Do you think they send them all to a Salvation Army store on half-off pink tag day ?
This is a high rollin'' national campaign.
So if you want to *** about Palin... *** about her
lack of intellectual curiosity and how it affects her ability (or inability) to lead.
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Why would America REWARD complete Republican failure ?

We wont.

[conniehull]

So what does Michelle Obama''s fashions cost?
Aren''t some of her clothes designer...well, they should be!
What about Mr. Obama''s suits? What does he pay for the casual look? Great ties by the way....
Let''s stop focusing on gender bias and let''s look at where these folks are coming from. How they use their inds is what''s important not what''s on their bodies.
Thank you.

[just4fun2007]

Okay, McCain campaign you are missing the point AGAIN. People are not talking about pantsuits and clothing. They are talking about the MONEY you are spending on those items. M-O-N-E-Y. Ridiculous that they just do not GET it.

[pattiann2008]

Imagine what she''ll cost the taxpayers if she''s elected. Between costly make-overs and travel expenses for her kids, McCain will have to raise taxes just to afford her. Typical Republian stunts.

[jon_mccain]

and $4,700 for hair and makeup

Didn''t the RNC make a huge deal out of Edwards spending $400 on a haircut, hypocrites.

[okiefonokie]

Joe Biden''s relatives have made over $2 million from his campaign money. If I knew that, why can''t the esteemed Politico get that scoop?

[walt1944-2009]

It has been learned that Sarah "Troopergate" Palin has received a new wardrobe amounting to $150,000, and all paid for by the neocon Fascist Nazi Republican National Committee.

Debates are raging as to wheather Palin''s wardrobe, which was paid for by CAMPAIGN MONEY, was paid for ILLEGALLY by the neocon Fascist Nazis. In their defense, the neocons are stating that the wardrobe was looked at as "campaign expenses" and that Palin will donate the clothes to "charity" after the campaign.

RIGHT!!!!!

How can either McBush, who has 7 homes, 13 cars, and $500 shoes, and Palin with such an expensive wardrobe, claim to be for the middle class when THEY live like ROYALTY!!!!

I bet all those STUPID Republicans who sent in donations to the RNC to elect McBush, are kicking themselves and thinking about sueing to get their money back!!!!

SIG HEIL, I CHEAT ''EM AND HOW!!!, BUSH!!!
sig heil, I CHEAT ''EM AND HOW, TOO!!!, McBush!!!!
sig heil, MY FAVORITE CHARITY IS "ME, MYSELF, AND I"!!!, Palin!!!

[specialty8]

Wonder why they don"t talk about Michells cloths? Anybody see her clip on TV yesterday morning? For someone who is suppose to be educated,she might be a few bricks short of a full load. "I,ya know,might be,ya know,but,ya know,maybe,ya know"? I can see her now over seas talking to a oficial and saying "Ya know". This guy is going to say no I do not know,Isn"t that why you are here?

[advance1313]

Who cares about this? There isn''t an article about where Obama''s 600M+ in donations is going... because IT DOESN''t MATTER. It''s his, just like this $ belongs to the GOP, just like the money for the drinks I bought those democrat girls at the bar last night belongs to me, so I get to spend it HOWEVER I WANT. People need to moveon.org from these things that don''t matter.

[jon_mccain]

Why didn''t they just take her down to the local Walmart and buy her ensemble there? That is what their supporters do.

[superbird6pk]

You Righties donate your hard-earned cash to the GOP, and they turn around and buy a new wardrobe for Caribou Barbie. You, my friends, have been had. Suckers !!

[mavnomore]

Oh Geez!

[gnwii]

The issue is not the cost of the clothes, it''s the hypocrisy. Don''t talk about relating to "Joe Six-Pack" when you''re shopping at Nieman-Marcus and Saks.

[robt555]

Funny how Palin is slammed by this driveway liner masquerading as a mullet wrapper rag but i don''t recall seeing anything regarding "THE ONE" accepting $126,000 from Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae at the same time he was scamming his own mortgage deal while voting against S.190 to bring oversight to secondary subprime lenders (Freddie/Fannie for you imbeciles on the left).

Yeah; I suppose it''s much more important to talk about $150,000 in clothing than what really caused the American tax payers to cough up $700,000,000,000.

After all; because someone''s great, great, great, great grandfather might have been a slave 400 years ago, those of us who never owned slaves and never had relatives who owned slaves need to cover all those mortgages that went belly up in the lefts efforts to buy votes with their "give a bro a loan" program.

I dare you to talk about McCain not addressing the %u201Creal%u201D issues after this banal, mind numbing drivel.

[cariboubarbi]

Caribou Barbie?


A $150 thousand clothes shopping spree for Palin?

Yep, she''s a real small town American gal.

lol!

[sliptip1]

Would this fall under the heading of "reformer" or "maverick"?

[tps1968]

This is by far the dumbest story I have seen yet from the Media that is in the tank for Obamalama. What about the $15,000 Obama''s campaign owes Newport News for security when McCain''s campaign paid for there rally. I do not see CBS reporting on this?

[tps1968]

This is by far the dumbest story I have seen yet from the Media that is in the tank for Obamalama. What about the $15,000 Obama''s campaign owes Newport News for security when McCain''s campaign paid for there rally. I do not see CBS reporting on this?

[cariboubarbi]

Americans are struggling to keep their homes and Palin is blowing $150 thousand dollars on clothes?

When I hear her talk about "real Americans", I can''t help but laugh.

[gjacques2004]

Well if she''s spendng this amount of money while running for the office, think of how much she will be spending if ever she gets it...

[specialty8]

doctorcool,
I agree, why don"t people understand that taxing the few places we have to work will only drive them out of business or overseas,thanks to Clinton and NAFTA.Obama has never worked in the public playground, he has only drank from the public money trough.Maybe he should start carrying the water for a change.Change we can believe in.Start filling that trough you been drinking from.

[jroc1234]

nice to know that all these morons live in glass houses. You think they will spend some time checking on the perks they spend for themselves? It would be shocking to know that many of us have to spend 45 mins being spammed with TV commercials during a 1 hour show just to pay for ''CBS Donuts'' and ''Hair-dressers''.