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RNC spends twice as much on makeup for McCain than Palin.
thinkprogress.org - 10/22/2008
RNC spends twice as much on makeup for McCain than Palin.
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Politico reports today that the Republican National Committee spent $4,716.49 on hair and makeup for Gov. Sarah Pali n (R-AK) in September — in addition to the more than $150,000 the RNC has spent on clothing and accessories for Palin. AMERICAblog points out the amount is just half of ...
huffingtonpost.com - 10/17/2008
Report: McCain Using Same Robocall Firm That Helped Smear Him In 2000
— huffingtonpost.com — In his efforts to attack Barack Obama, John McCain appears to have turned to the same political... consulting firm that was responsible for spreading vicious smears about the Senator during the 2000 South Carolina GOP primary. In recent days, the ... (more) Report: McCain Using Same Robocall Firm That Helped ...

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The RNC’s Stimulus Package
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 10/22/2008
The RNC’s Stimulus Package
— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — No more making fun of John McCain’s expensive shoes for me — $520 for a pair really... does look down-home and working class compared to his everywoman running mate: The Republican National Committee appears to have spent more than ... (more) The RNC’s Stimulus Package

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GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe
msnbc.msn.com - 10/22/2008
GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe
— msnbc.msn.com — John McCain's presidential campaign said thousands of dollars worth of clothing purchased by the Republican Party for... running mate Sarah Palin will go to a "charitable purpose" after the campaign. (more) GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe

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Hoffmania!:  Worse Than Hollywood Celebrities

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Worse Than Hollywood Celebrities
Hoffmania! — ... Wow. And I bet they deduct this off their taxes. Politico reports today that the Republican National Committee spent $4,716.49 on hair and makeup for Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) in September — in addition to the more than $150,000 the RNC has spent on clothing and accessories for Palin. AMERICAblog points out the amount is just half of what the RNC spends on makeup for Sen. John McCain: The RNC shelled out $8,672.55 for McCain’s makeup in September, employing celebrity makeup artist Tifanie White. ...

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