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oliverwillis.com - 10/22/2008
Sarah Palin’s $150,000 Wardrobe
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McCain supporters won’t like seeing this at the same time they’re pulling out of swing states. Couldn’t they have used that money in Michigan? Sheesh! The Republican National Committee appears to have spent more than $150,000 to clothe and accessorize vice presidential ...
$150,000 Wardrobe for Palin May Alter Tailor-Made Image
nytimes.com - 10/23/2008
$150,000 Wardrobe for Palin May Alter Tailor-Made Image
— nytimes.com — Republicans feared that Gov. Sarah Palin’s “hockey mom” image would fray amid revelations that the Republican Party outfitted her from high-end stores. > (more) $150,000 Wardrobe for Palin May Alter Tailor-Made Image

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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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corner.nationalreview.com - 10/22/2008
The Palin Wardrobe
— corner.nationalreview.com — So now we learn that the RNC shelled out $150,000 for clothing, hair, and make-up for Sarah Palin since her surprise nomination. Scandal! Gotcha! Such hypocrisy! If she wants the Joe Six-pack vote, the "logic" goes, why isn't she wearing clothes from ... (more) The Palin Wardrobe

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10/22: Wasilla Main Street Meets Saks Fifth Avenue
Blogometer — ... pumps, and underwear for the First Dude. [...] Fiscal responsibility -- now available in petites and plus sizes." Mark Kleiman : "After all, how can you be a real, genuine, hard-working, down-to-earth, non-elitist, middle-class American without $150,000 worth of clothing and make-up paid for by someone else?" TPM 's Kurtz: "Nothing says Main Street quite like Saks Fifth Avenue." Atrios : "A Message To Republican Donors: This is what you're paying for ." Oliver Willis : "McCain supporters won't like seeing this at the same time they're ...

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