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Am I the only person not particularly perturbed by the RNC spending $150,000 on a new wardrobe for Palin?

Posted by znufrii Oct 22 '08, 11:11

I mean, just think, it means there's that much less money they'll be able to sink into negative ads and robocalls.

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I'd like to know how it compares in expense to the other three men's suits. -- nm - David Oct 22, 11:21
it's sort of another blow for someone trying to convince everyone she's Jane 6-Pack. -- nm - Mel Profit Oct 22, 11:20 1
- IT will certainly destroy her attempt to be "just another hockey mom" -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Oct 22, 11:21
I just want to know if they bought the hidjus cow jacket she wore. -- nm - Spawn Oct 22, 11:19
I don't mind - just so she knows - she may look better then Cindy McCain but she can never out dress Cindy McCain -- nm - Epiphany Oct 22, 11:16
I'll be perturbed if it's all orange and sponsored by HSX.. (NM) - Marlowe Oct 22, 11:16
i'd be more concerned if the DNC spent it on her clothes -- nm - peglegpete Oct 22, 11:16
I'd hammer her on it for being a "fiscal conservative." -- nm - JaxSean Oct 22, 11:15 1
- You! Call! Your! Self! A! Fiscal! Conservative!? -- nm - Jaxie, on it Oct 22, 11:19
Not to sound sexist, but any time I hear mention of "women" and "clothes" I tune out - con_carne Oct 22, 11:15
no. I think it's fine. Part of the cost of being a canidate. -- nm - Remlik Oct 22, 11:14
since I died this week, I no longer give a shit about clothes and who is best or worst dressed -- nm - Mr. Blackwell Oct 22, 11:14
Seriously, they way overpaid for those boots. -- nm - Max Oct 22, 11:13
That actually sounds like a reasonable amount. I'm sure John Edwards paid that much for a single suit not long ago. -- nm - Mop Oct 22, 11:13
I'm thrilled about it. Olberman and Maddow and the Daily Show will be great tonight. :) -- nm - sheba Oct 22, 11:13
That's my thinking too, but after the GOP got all arm-flappy over Edwards' haircuts, I'm going to enjoy this blow-up -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Oct 22, 11:13 2
- OK, that is a good point -- nm - con_carne Oct 22, 11:17
- yeah, that was silly. -- nm - loosilu Oct 22, 11:13
i don't think that's insane, honestly. -- nm - Andie Oct 22, 11:12
she's on TV every day. doesn't sound unreasonable. -- nm - loosilu Oct 22, 11:12 18
- Spending some money yes, but $150,000! If they bought 1 new outfit for each day between the convention and the election - The Calico Cat Coalition Oct 22, 11:15 6
  - i bet she has more than one appearance per day. formal events. a TON of suits. shoes, accessories, coats, etc.. -- nm - Andie Oct 22, 11:18 2
    - yup, those suits alone can run $800-1200 a piece... - znufrii Oct 22, 11:19 1
      - Wait a minute the suit's SHE'S wearing? Cause I'm pretty sure you can get the exact same thing at Macy's for $200. - Jim Oct 22, 11:20
  - she is whistlestopping in 2-4 cities every day. it's tough to find a 20 minute dry cleaner :) -- nm - peglegpete Oct 22, 11:17
  - fora per-outfit cost, it's not unheard of. -- nm - znufrii Oct 22, 11:16 1
    - Only if you are an elitist. -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Oct 22, 11:19
- She was announced as the VP candidate rougly 67 days prior to election day. That's $2238 worth of clothes per day. - ty97 Oct 22, 11:15 5
  - Word. New wardrobe? I'm down with that. But $2k per day? That's a bit much. -- nm - Jim Oct 22, 11:16 4
    - Personally, I don't care how the McCain campgain/GOP spends it campaign money. I just can't see the 'not unreasonable' argument -- nm - ty97 Oct 22, 11:17 3
      - I'm with you. I don't really care, I just want to know what the fuck she's wearing that costs that much. - Jim Oct 22, 11:19 2
        
        Takes a lot of $$$ to make a silk purse... -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Oct 22, 11:20 1
        
        How much of the $150k do you suppose went for lipstick? nm - Jim Oct 22, 11:21
- exactly. - znufrii Oct 22, 11:13 4
  - and women have extra pressure to look good. -- nm - loosilu Oct 22, 11:14 3
    - I don't think Hillary used campaign money on her outfits -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Oct 22, 11:17 1
      - why would you think that? i bet it's a pretty standard campaign expense. -- nm - Andie Oct 22, 11:20
    - but 150K? - Reagen Oct 22, 11:15

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