reuters.com | by Sarah Coffey | Wed, Oct 22
Wed, Oct 22
Photo/Reuters) Alaska Gov. and hockey mom Sarah Palin in not only John McCain's vice presidential pick, but a luxury fashion maverick. The Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 since late August to outfit Palin and her family in the fanciest of duds from department s...
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