So if you've been watching the news this week, you've likely heard a lot about Sarah Palin's clothes. I'm not really sure why, except that it's just one more thing for the leftist media to criticize. The argument is essentially this: Americans are hurting financially; and Sarah Palin is out spending $100,000 on her hair and clothes for the campaign trail.
Now, do I agree that she needs to spend that kind of money? No. But, when is the last rally you saw Obama or Biden at in blue jeans and a tee shirt? And, how much did Joe Biden's botox cost? I mean, they're the ones supposedly concerned about the middle class, right? Michelle Obama's wardrobe is just as fancy as Sarah Palin's, and she's not even on the ticket. Oh, and by the way, Obama's campaign is outspending McCain's 4-1. That's a fact.
So, why are we worried about Palin's clothes again? Oh, that's right, we're not. The media just needs something to talk about besides Biden's recent suggestion that his own running mate isn't ready to handle foreign affairs.
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I think the issue of the clothes revolves around the fact that McCain is on record saying that campaigns should not buy clothing with contributions. So the purchase contradicts the candidate.
A $150,000 gift puts Palin on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in taxes, even if she donates the now-used clothing to charity.
Finally, spending more on clothes than most Americans paid for their houses sends a message that if elected, Palin will be mining the office for every little thing she can tote away.
I'm sure you said the controversy over Edwards' $400 haircut was overblown too, right?
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To answer your question, that "controversy" was absolutely overblown. I don't care how Edwards spends his money. And I don't care how Palin spends hers. Again, do I think it's necessary? Of course not. Would I do it. Nope. But, we've got a lot of better things to discuss right now that Palin's clothes or Edwards' hair. I think we can both agree on that.
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