Palin has some expensive tastes

[fated]

So the McCain campaign spent 150k on Palin's wardrobe in 8 weeks, this amounts to about 20k for every week.

She probably expects this kind of special treatment if McCain wins the election. Lets see...20k a week and 52 weeks a year .. for four years .. a little more than 4 million dollars for her wardrobe over the course of one term.

Pretty pricey for a hockey mom. Maybe she can consult with Paris Hilton to get information for the hottest places to shop.

Do you think about the stuff you write?

 

[blueapplepaste]

And Obama is for the little person after spending 600 million on an election?

Most of Obama's money has come from the "little people". They're willing to spend their own money to get him elected because they feel its an investment well spent.

 

[fated]

Most of Obama's money has come from the "little people". They're willing to spend their own money to get him elected because they feel its an investment well spent.

It's unnerving how many Catholics are willing to cooperate with publicly funded abortion, probably just for partisan reasons.

 

[Sphere]

Catholics are not a hive-minded collective that all think and vote alike.

 

[Maren]

has pleated plants with a 1 1/2-inch cuff and would cost about $1,500 off the rack.

So he bought one suit that off the rack would be $1500 for a one-time special event. And if we really want to compare, how about the fact that Cindy McCain's outfit at the Republican convention cost about $300,000; but you notice that no one has made any real issue of it since that wasn't purchased by the campaign.


In fact, however, the article actually contradicts your claims because it clearly states that his other suits that he wears daily are normal department store, off-the-rack suits -- even going so far as providing the brand name and suit line. Not to mention, there is no evidence that the Obama campaign has ever purchased clothing for the candidates or their families.

 

[fated]

So he bought one suit that off the rack would be $1500 for a one-time special event. And if we really want to compare, how about the fact that Cindy McCain's outfit at the Republican convention cost about $300,000; but you notice that no one has made any real issue of it since that wasn't purchased by the campaign.


In fact, however, the article actually contradicts your claims because it clearly states that his other suits that he wears daily are normal department store, off-the-rack suits -- even going so far as providing the brand name and suit line. Not to mention, there is no evidence that the Obama campaign has ever purchased clothing for the candidates or their families.

If you were running for VP would you have the proper attire for the events?

Could you afford the proper clothing?

Do you expect a woman would have to spend more or less to satisfy the public?

 

[Maren]

And Obama is for the little person after spending 600 million on an election?

In 2004 there were over 72 million registered Democrats in the United States, and that number has grown over the past 4 years (according to polls). But just using the 72 million number for a moment, Obama raising and spending 600 million dollars requires less than $10 each from registered Democrats -- not to mention there are many independents who have contributed to his campaign.

 

[jamesrwright3]

In 2004 there were over 72 million registered Democrats in the United States, and that number has grown over the past 4 years (according to polls). But just using the 72 million number for a moment, Obama raising and spending 600 million dollars requires less than $10 each from registered Democrats -- not to mention there are many independents who have contributed to his campaign.

Regardless a campaign expense is a campaign expense. It is really irrelevant what the campaigns spend their money on whether it's ads or other things or Botox for Biden.

 

[Maren]

If you were running for VP would you have the proper attire for the events?

Could you afford the proper clothing?

Do you expect a woman would have to spend more or less to satisfy the public?

Sorry, the "proper attire" does not require $150,000. And it seems like a true "maverick", and particularly a "reformer", could use complaints about not wearing designer clothing but off the rack suits and dresses to score political points about wasteful spending in politics.

 

[JBJoe]

But wardrobe expences are relevant?

Yes, according to the law that McCain sponsored and bears his name. Using campaign funds for clothing is conversion and it is explicitly prohibited law.

 

[fated]

Yes, according to the law that McCain sponsored and bears his name. Using campaign funds for clothing is conversion and it is explicitly prohibited law.

Doubt it, that's got to be speculation on some fringe legal belief that won't amount to anything. She's part of the advertisement for the party.

 

[fated]

Sorry, the "proper attire" does not require $150,000. And it seems like a true "maverick", and particularly a "reformer", could use complaints about not wearing designer clothing but off the rack suits and dresses to score political points about wasteful spending in politics.

I didn't say that the expenses seemed about right, I'd say they seem pretty high, but she has a big family that goes to the events.

 

[JoyJuice]

Oh, I see, its speculation if I say Obama is doing it. Is McCain supported by big business?

You suggested he was "abusing it' which to me has a high threshold to even suggest it.

If the GOP wishes to spend that kind of money on Palin despite the manner they wish to portray her; despite the anger from conservatives given the dire straights of low funded congressional races, then that's up to them.

 

[JoyJuice]

Regardless a campaign expense is a campaign expense. It is really irrelevant what the campaigns spend their money on whether it's ads or other things or Botox for Biden.

Tell that to your conservatives friends who are bug eyed hot as the GOP picks and chooses which congressional races to fund because of the lack of cash.

I think this issue as more amusement then anything.

 

[fated]

You suggested he was "abusing it' which to me has a high threshold to even suggest it.

If the GOP wishes to spend that kind of money on Palin despite the manner they wish to portray her; despite the anger from conservatives given the dire straights of low funded congressional races, then that's up to them.

I think the price is too high, but I can't tell how much too high it is.

 

[jamesrwright3]

Tell that to your conservatives friends who are bug eyed hot as the GOP picks and chooses which congressional races to fund because of the lack of cash.

I think this issue as more amusement then anything.

Not sure how one thing has to do with another. We are talking about the Presidential campaigns. Guess you can't dispute the fact that campaigns are free to spend money on what they wish..Obama gave 800k to Acorn for sound/site selection..wait get out the vote drives .ol

 

[Ginny]

I don't expeft Palin should come out looking like something off of HeeHaw.

Why are you people complaining about the clothing folks are wearing for the INTERVIEW...but the resume of the man you support is irrrelevant?

 

[jamesrwright3]

I don't expeft Palin should come out looking like something off of HeeHaw.

Why are you people complaining about the clothing folks are wearing for the INTERVIEW...but the resume of the man you support is irrrelevant?

Exactly..!

 

[JoyJuice]

Not sure how one thing has to do with another. We are talking about the Presidential campaigns. Guess you can't dispute the fact that campaigns are free to spend money on what they wish..Obama gave 800k to Acorn for sound/site selection..wait get out the vote drives .ol

Let me break down the obvious.

1) GOP goes on 150K spending spree so Palin can look elitist.

2) GOP cash strapped and can't mount the spending to heed off DNC campaigns...and will lose

3) Conservatives concerned about lack of campaign funds vs Palin 5th Ave Sacs spending upset as all get out.

I know they are free to spend it as stupidly as they wish, (insert GOP here).....but to me it is pure amusement.

 

[jamesrwright3]

Let me break down the obvious.

1) GOP goes on 150K spending spree so Palin can look elitist.

2) GOP cash strapped and can't mount the spending to heed off DNC campaigns...and will lose

3) Conservatives concerned about lack of campaign funds vs Palin 5th Ave Sacs spending upset as all get out.

I know they are free to spend it as stupidly as they wish, (insert GOP here).....but to me it is pure amusement.

Look elitist? Sorry no cigars. Women are judged on their appearance. Campbell Brown on CNN confirmed that even when she went on without makeup or had a crappy outfit on she got a ton of viewer e-mail. I am sure if Wolf Blitzer goes on with a bad tie no one bats an eyelash. Women are judged on their appearance. Hillary Clinton spent a lot of money on her/makeup during her run.