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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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If this weren’t so comical, it would be something to get upset over, but it is so typical of the Dems to be criticizing every breath Palin breathes and they never want to get any answers about Obama and all the things he has been involved with and how he spends his money…So, Obama wants to take from the rich and give to the poor…that’s not fair, the rich should be an example for us who are not rich and we should work hard to make more money if we want or need it. Obama’s way would make someone not want to work hard and make a lot of money if he is going to take it away and make them pay for somebody else’s bills. I’m scared for those who have money. Thank you. :)


- Joy
Posted 10/22/08 05:04 PM
 

Alexa,THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michelle’s raise was about $200,000 and her smooth talking husband was responsible for that. I read that last week. People need to do some research before they go blasting the GOP candidates. Obama is outspending everyone. A columnist named Thomas Sowell said that Obama earmarked a million dollars of tax money for a facility where his wife works which is the University of Chicago. Her salary rose by nearly $200,000 when her husband became a U.S senator! I have that article sitting here just in case I needed it for something like this!


- Barb
Posted 10/22/08 05:03 PM
 

Tell us again, Sarah, about what a hockey mom you are! I sure don’t believe that it was the plan all along to give the clothes to charity after the election! Does she need all that expensive stuff to get elected????Will you NOT need to be so well dressed if you ARE elected? Sarah, you are a VERY bad joke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


- JackieR
Posted 10/22/08 05:03 PM
 

The Republican Party has no regard to economics if they can spend $150 K + on makeovers for Sara Palin & John McCain. THAT’S TOTALLY RIDICULOUS!!!


- Lorianne
Posted 10/22/08 05:02 PM
 

It is amazing the people on this site who are jumping on the 150,000 like it is so unbelievable and disgusting but are saying nothing of the millions and millions and millions being spent by Barry O.! Not word…… Talk about obscene and disgusting! Think about it.


- Dianne
Posted 10/22/08 04:59 PM
 

Once again the repubs are out of touch.

The national news reports huge numbers of folks losing their jobs this month and all these mugs can do is spend. Like the last 8 years. Thats why we are in this mess dumb bells!


- joell
Posted 10/22/08 04:59 PM
 

I was walking on the treadmill at the Y when Extra came on with this story…I about fell off when I saw this story. How incredibly pathetic the media has continued to be with Republicans!! Kind of reminds me when the first Bush and Clinton were running. Every picture or story of Bush was negative, head hanging down and Clinton smiling. I hope and pray that true Americans will realize who is the only one truly able to lead this country into the future! Why do the Obama fans never question his motives? never question why he needs to spend over 600 million in ads to get him elected, where is the democrats outrage but OMG heaven forbid McCain/Palin use money given them, not taxpayer dollars. Obama fans stop being such hypocrites and you will know your candidate has his own agenda and it isn’t about you.


- RN
Posted 10/22/08 04:59 PM
 

IT’S TRUE MONEY CAN BUY ALOT!! LOOK AT THE DEMOCRATIC TV STATIONS AND SEE WHAT BARRACK BOUGHT WITH HIS BONUS MONEY! CHUMP CHANGE TO HIM, AND THAT’S JUST FOR STARTERS, IMAGINE HOW MUCH MORE MONEY HE’LL DECIDE HOW TO SPEND IF ELECTED PRESIDENT?


- joe
Posted 10/22/08 04:58 PM
 

I just happen to have the TV on your show which I normally do not watch. Now I remember why. Has anyone compared what Obama’s home (which he obtained in a financial deal with a convicted slum lord) with the cost of Palin’s home. Also, I understand that Ms Obama spent approximatley $300,000 on a wardrobe at the beginning of his run for the presidenty. Let’s get real. You people in the entertaiment business and the liberal press need to take a look at both sides, not just the one you don’t want to win. If I remember correcly the fattest Baldwin brother said he was going to leave the country if his favorite candidate didn’t win a presidential election several years back. I see he is still here and his candidate didn’t win. So much for the word of some actors. There are some really intelligent people in Hollywood. It’s just too bad that some of them don’t work in the entertainment business.



- VEH
Posted 10/22/08 04:57 PM
 

Hi.
I just want to let you know that Sarah could put on a burlap bag dress and look good.not many can say that.She’s my type of woman.


- vonicile
Posted 10/22/08 04:57 PM
 

$150,000 be real thats nothing for a wardrobeto do what that gal is doing! Traveling all over I think she must be a real bargain shopper.
Bet she has never been to a church where the preacher said G D America
People remember who me are what we stand for.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!


- Phyllis
Posted 10/22/08 04:56 PM
 

Geez Exta, if ya wanna talk about money so much, your cameras are completely aimed in the wrong direction! Isn’t “money” Barracks favorite past-time. Barrack Huessein Obama is pure slime. How much of that 150 mill did he and and greedy gang use toward plastering this nonsense all over our tv stations?


- george
Posted 10/22/08 04:54 PM
 

Who cares what was spent!?! I just wish the liberal media would take a look at Obama/his wife/Biden. It is simply disgusting how slanted the media has been in this election. There are days that I just cant believe what is happening. Do you realize that if Obama was not running for president he would not pass a security clearance because of his associations??? Yet, he is able to run for president. Something is wrong with this picture and noone but Foxs is even reporting this and many, many more things! Wake up America!


- Dianne
Posted 10/22/08 04:53 PM
 

Hi.
i am convenced of one thing if it wasn’t for Sarah you all would soon be ouy of a job as you would have nothing to talk about.I realy think we have a lot of jealous people who have nothing else to do,she is more down to earth than all the others put together.She could put on a sack dress and look good,not many can do that.


- vonicile
Posted 10/22/08 04:53 PM
 

They took a regular “Joe” and dolled her up a bit. She is at least one of us regular people. Yet how odd it is that you made no mention of the Obama campaign’s spending on wardrobe and makeup. Michelle’s wardrobe costs are at least ten times that. All of it is donated funds from the public. The campaign funds that McCain took from the government are for his campaign to use in any manner he sees fit to use them on. He is playing his cards as best he sees it. She does look amazing doesn’t she. GO SARAH!! The real patriots and regular Americans will stad behind you all the way to the finish line. It sure as heck beats Joe Biden. For all his makeup artists attempts with the Botox, he looks terrible. You can’t polish a turd! We Love Sarah Palin. She has far more nessesary experience than Mr Done Nothin OBAMA!


- John
Posted 10/22/08 04:52 PM
 

How come the media is so quick to pick up on what McCain and Palin do, etc. How about the Obama’s spending campaign funds at the Waldorf Astoria last week. They got hungry around 4pm and wanted a snack. They ordered, Caviar, lobster, champagne, etc. Some snack! How come that extravagance was ok? Were they going to donate the leftovers to a homeless shelter or something?
Palin’s clothing is going to be donated, people.


- Barb
Posted 10/22/08 04:51 PM
 

Hey what you expect from a pig on a lipstick. She’s nasty and her entire hillbillies family as well.


- gabriela
Posted 10/22/08 04:51 PM
 

There is another Joy, the one posted at 4:08 P.M. is NOT me. This is for that one and a Tammy. If you are concerned about people struggling and you are worried about how Republicans spend “their” money, not yours, on clothing for the campaign, remember this is a National campaign..then you should be scared to death with the way Obama spends money on his ads and his clothes, but that’s his choice. He didn’t ask you if you needed anything, did he. NO, He has chosen to let his Democrats go without jobs and be “struggling” while he is spending so much money, the Republicans will never have that kind of money, but Oh! that’s right, all the rich movie stars love Obama and I guess he loves to hang with rich people and since he will take part of your money and give it to someone else since he said he will spread the wealth believe me, you have plenty to be scared of. Obama is the one who even wants to take away that tax cut BUSH gave to you…sorry about your luck. Thank you. Joy :)


- Joy
Posted 10/22/08 04:50 PM
 

I think it absolutly ridiculous that they would spend that kind on $$$ on clothes! You could have given that money to people who could really use it. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. She doesn’t look any better with the new clothes. I’m still not going to vote for her! and Frankly, if she does make it into the white house, I just might move to Mexico! The thought of 4 more years like the last, makes me want to vomit!!!


- Shannon
Posted 10/22/08 04:48 PM
 

Well McCain is up to his dirty work using Palin to do it for him and paying
her to do it too. Paying for her and her
family,spending big money. I don’t think
there’s any question that McCain’s is
the dirtiest and most dishonest campaign
in recent history.


- Lavern
Posted 10/22/08 04:48 PM

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