Comments on: The Sarah Palin Clothing Scandal (What?)

By: UNFIT for Sexual Politics | UNFIT

UNFIT for Sexual Politics | UNFIT — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:00:14 +0000

[...] Cleaver at the Republican National Convention (complete with a horribly cliched storyline about an over-zealousness for shopping). Whether or not the portrayal was fiction, it was hardly the portrait of a political powerbroker. [...]

By: Odinkitty

Odinkitty — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:11:13 +0000

I find the shopping spree a hypocracy but I see her Wal-Mart trip to buy “people's choice” diapers an even bigger disgusting example of being disingenuine. Do you REALLY think she used those diapers on her son or really had to go out and buy diapers?? Gimme a break!! Amazingly, people actually bought it and thought she was just like them..lmao. God pray for this country!

By: nathan2

nathan2 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:26:02 +0000

This would only violate FEC regulations if Palin intended on keeping the clothes — which she doesn’t. The RNC has made clear that the outfits will go to charitable donations, and one might imagine that they could generate some hefty bids if placed for auction after the election. She won’t keep any of it, unless she buys it back from the RNC.So it sounds like she is helping the economy by shopping and helping many non-profits, who having difficulties fundraising right now, with donations of all the clothes with this $150,000.

By: Sarah Palin is hot — the type of woman who deserves good things, fistful of diamonds, handful of rings

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:49:18 +0000

[...] your money? I talked to a few people who were fine with that proposition. Captain Ed references Jazz Shaw, who does drink the Palin Kool-Aid: “People spend what the can afford to spend on clothing. [...]

By: There’s a Blog in my Soup - And the Next Big Mccain Supporter is… Al Quaida?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:31:02 +0000

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By: Me, Sarah Palin, and Small Businesses…. | Political Byline

Me, Sarah Palin, and Small Businesses…. | Political Byline — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:05:11 +0000

[...] Jazzshaw from the Moderate Voice, who’s not a Sarah Palin supporter, by a long shot, thinks this is all a bit strange too: People [...]

By: Sarah Palin’s wardrobe « Musings of a Thoughtful Conservative

Sarah Palin’s wardrobe « Musings of a Thoughtful Conservative — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:45:59 +0000

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By: D. E.Rodriguez

D. E.Rodriguez — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:19:03 +0000

Of course there are more important issues to talk about than Palin's $150,000 wardrobe…like the disastrous economy, and people losing their homes and their jobs and their livelyhood and their very dignity.

Under such circumstances a $150,000 wardrobe for a politician who touts she feels the pain of Joe the Plumber and of Middle America, IS a very big issue, for it reveals the sheer hypocrisy and “out-of-toiuchness” of those who allege they are just Walmart hockeymoms.

Dorian de Wind

By: DLS

DLS — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:58:57 +0000

Well, I do admit to not including something here I included on other threads, that maybe Palin is using Nancy Reagan's fine china (the object of wrath once Reagan took office) and how does she get from one place to another these days, if not on a Gulfstream V or the equivalent?

. . .

[preparing to use my saber comme l' epee' d'Artagnan ]

"I'm a Republican earning $30,000 a year and I could give $20 for a new outfit for Palin or put it in the college fund...."

I suspect a number of them are among those small donors to the Obama campaign.

Touche'.

By: lakeinok

lakeinok — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:32:56 +0000

How pitiful “Sara Jane Clothes Horse” is. Sara and John need to visit middle America and check out how many folks live in trailers that are half fallen down, leaky roofs, inadequate heat, etc., etc. These folks and their children are so poor, and even with help of the State, still have nothing. Sara should be ashamed of herself at the least and so should Cindy…flaunting around in all her jewels and expensive clothes. Who are these two females trying to impress? Go away John, Cindy, Sara and her dude. Not to worry, not a chance our US citizens are dumb enough to vote for them.

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:51:28 +0000

What do you think

I think your comment is pretty petty. Who cares how many suits Palin owns or whether M. Obama wears the same thing twice. If Palin spends $8,000 per suit, and Michelle spends $147 for a dress- Michelle could buy 70 of them and still not spend as much!

By: pacatrue

pacatrue — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:45:44 +0000

catfiend and anna summed up my feelings well. This should primarily be a problem for Republican donors. Let's see… I'm a Republican earning $30,000 a year and I could give $20 for a new outfit for Palin or put it in the college fund….

By: WhatDoUThink

WhatDoUThink — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:58:46 +0000

Sara must have a bunch of red, black, pink suits and white blouses because that is all she has been wearing. Let's see the Ombama bill for their clothes. Atleast Sara recylces. Michelle has yet to wear the same thing twice. Thank god we dont have to see the purple grape dress again!

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:33:44 +0000

mlhradio- I agree. On another board posters were bringing up the Clintons and John Edwards. They are not running. I hope you don't mind I copied your link.

By: mlhradio

mlhradio — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:14:48 +0000

One more reason this story stings Palin so much is that it is in sharp contrast to the dress Michelle Obama wore on The View that got so much attention this summer (http://blogs.trb.com/entertainment/celebrities_...) – off-the-rack for $148.

No, it's not a major story. But this does play against everything she stands for, and it's just one more thing for anti-Palin folks (including myself) to talk about. Death of a thousand cuts.

By: Hot Air » Blog Archive » The silliness of the Saks scandal

Hot Air » Blog Archive » The silliness of the Saks scandal — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:11:00 +0000

[...] Jazz Shaw, no Palin apologist, is left scratching his head: People spend what the can afford to spend on clothing. Personally, I tend to wait for a good sale from Joseph A. Banks when you can get a very nice men’s suit for two hundred dollars. But that’s because I’m not exactly made of money. Were I some sort of high powered CEO with a seven figure income, I’m sure that my suits would cost five grand and I’d have some Armani in the closet. [...]

By: Jillmz

Jillmz — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:55:37 +0000

OK – Update on the law! Ben Smith has a post that says that a lawyer in this area says that because the purchases are from the RNC the rules do not apply. Are these rules part of the McCain Feingold reforms? just asking – I have no idea.

By: kritt11

kritt11 — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:49:49 +0000

Good point, Chris- that's true. It will be interesting to see what appeal the party will use in 2012 if they lose big on Nov 4th?

It would be nice to have a choice again. I can't vote for them now in all good conscience- even tho I admire many in the party– I don't like what they stand for or the practical results of their policies.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:45:17 +0000

I have to admit the first thought that entered my mind reading this was the scene in the movie Evita when Eva Peron has her fashion spree.

I do find it notable that this seems to have ticked off a number of Republicans. They don't just contribute directly to McCain's campaign but also to the RNC and I bet they're saying to themselves “So THAT'S where my money went?!”

By: janinedm

janinedm — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:39:24 +0000

I'm with you Lit3Bolt. Moreover, Hillary Clinton put money into her campaign, not the other way around.