Oct. 24, 2008

Palin's Make Up Artist Paid Big $$$

What Would "Joe The Plumber" Think?

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Politicians get prickly when it comes to matters of personal grooming.

Wasn't it Bill Clinton who practically closed down Lax while he got a $200 haircut from someone named Christolphe?

John Edwards got grief for spending campaign money for expensive haircuts and even spa visits?

So it was not surprising that tongues began to wag when we learned this week that Sarah Palin is wearing a wardrobe that cost $150,000.

TV shows brought in fashion experts to show real Americans how they could achieve the same look at a fraction of the price.

Well if that high price tag for clothes made you a little nutty, hear this.

According to a blog in The New York Times, the highest paid staff member on the McCain campaign is not a manager or pollster or policy expert.

It's Sarah Palin's make up artist.

She received more than $20,000 for the first two weeks in October.

What would Joe the Plumber think of that?

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by k9home2000 October 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
I personaly do not like two face liars!!!!!!!!
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by k9home2000 October 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
Do you honestly think sarh Palin will give ALL THE CLOSE SHE GOT!!!!WANT TO BET $10.00
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by don841-2009 October 24, 2008 11:22 PM EDT
i think they should get harry off cbs . he is as one sided as they come. you can sure see who he is for. as for the add where one looks like bush and one sarah, its ok but what if john wounld put one on as a lookalike of obama and aunt jemima, saying he might be king. i bet he wouldn''t get away with that. do you? as for cbs early show you need to get hanna back in place of harry. or give him other things to cover cause he is blowing this way out.

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by allmymarbles October 24, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
Dear Republicans. In order to save you money I will offer the same services with a 10 per cent discount.
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