Palin, 'View' host revisit fashion flap

From NBC/NJ's Matthew Berger TAMPA – Palin itemized her clothing and accessories Sunday, in an attempt to combat discussion of an overpriced wardrobe. And she even provided some personal details. “My wedding ring, it's in Todd's pocket cause it hurts sometimes when I shake hands and it gets squished,” she said. “A $35 wedding ring from Hawaii that I bought myself … cause I always thought with my ring, it's not what it's made of, it's what it represents and 20 years later, happy to wear it.” Palin was prompted by her introducer, Elisabeth Hasselbeck of The View , who in a self-described “sassy” preamble, said the media had become “fixated” on what she wore. “Now, with everything going on in the world, seems a bit odd,” Hasselbeck said. “But let me tell you, this is deliberately sexist.” Palin’s comments defending her wardrobe – which began Saturday – came after it was revealed the Republican National Committee spent $150,000 to outfit the vice presidential candidate and her family for ... (link)