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October 22, 2008

Palin and McCain: $150K Makeovers!

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From lipstick on a pitbull -- to designer duds on a hockey mom! The GOP has spent $150 grand on "campaign accessories" -- including clothing, hair and makeup -- since Sarah Palin joined the Republican ticket as the VP candidate!

Palin has been gussied up by her party with $4,700 worth of hairdos and makeup in the past month alone! The expensive makeovers triggered a heated discussion on "The View" today, where Joy Behar blasted the GOP spending, saying, "I don't think Joe the Plumber wears Manolo Blahniks!" Conservative hostess Elisabeth Hasselbeck slammed back, "Are you looking into how much Joe Biden's Botox costs?"

Right-wing radio host Bill O'Reilly echoed Elisabeth's defense, blasting Joy Behar. "Your name is Joy! You should be joyful!" Bill then went on the offense against Senator Obama, saying, "He's a communist. Did I offend you? Okay, he's a socialist."

McCain spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt defended the shopping sprees today. "With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we're spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses. It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."

Sarah wasn't the only one getting pampered by the Republican Party -- Arizona Senator John McCain reportedly spent a whopping $8,600 on a professional makeup artist during September.


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She’s already spending money like crazy ,and haven’t made it , in the WHITE HOUSE…. nice going Sarah Proclaim. YOU WOULD BE A GOOD VP spending up all the middle class and poor people money.


- My Opinion
Posted 10/22/08 04:06 PM
 

This is an unforunate situation, yet it is not even unethical.
If anyone supports their political party they support their party’s discressionary allocation of that funding. If they support republican’s they are already blind to poor budget management, and are probably non too dissapointed or appauled.

Donate Leman Markcs? To who? Washed up lawyers and investment bankers back ON the wagon, unable to maintain their former lifestyles. If Republican’s did have an understanding of capitolism they would action the clothes worn by the most attractive running mate this country has ever seen, and donate all proceeds to an entity that does understand socialism.


- Ian Rubenstein
Posted 10/22/08 03:45 PM
 

I rather they spent the money on wardrobe than on abortions!! If Obama has his way - we will be paying for all of those as well.

Get real - you think the other candidates are wearing what they own - Sarah is from the “middle class” that Obama is always talking about….


- Michelle
Posted 10/22/08 03:41 PM
 

How dare you report her spending spree as if it’s unheard of. How about you check out how much money the O’bama’s have spent on clothing and hair and makeup and botox for Biden. It’s not tax payer money that was spent, it was money we all donated for the campaign. It will be auctioned off after the campaign and frankly, the way you Hollywood liberals get paid, I hope if O’bama wins you all willingly give 50% of your income, no tax breaks and no tax shelters, 50% of EVERYTHING you get paid since you all think O’bama is the messiah!


- Anonymous
Posted 10/22/08 03:12 PM
 

WOW! They almost spent as much on Sarah as Obama made on the Freddie Mac/Fannie May deal! I wonder if he is going to give that money back to help America? I don’t think so. At least the clothes will make more money than they cost after the campaign is over. Get a life narrow minded liberal media!
As far as what the people in Hollywood think of Sarah…who are they to say anything about anyone. They have the morals of alley cats!


- Jan
Posted 10/22/08 02:42 PM
 

Congrats To Extra,

You have managed to maintain the medias ability to portray McCain and Palin in an unfavorable light! Way to go! Clothes and make up. That’s really professional! Next time focus on Palins relationship with her radical pastor or McCains terrorist friends.

You Guys Rule!!


- Michael Ford
Posted 10/22/08 02:40 PM
 

so what-I bet the obamas dont shop at walmart! Also, you performers are constantly bragging about how much you spend on your junk-“Who are you wearing”. It is sickening to see the constant reaffimation you all need that you are loved-you spend more on one evening out than my childs’ college cost.
You are the ones who should be ashamed and mortified about what you spend. Get your heads out of the clouds and worry about the issues, not stupid stuff like wardorbe & makeup-just goes to show how you think.


- melissa O'Donnell
Posted 10/22/08 02:33 PM

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