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source: Women's Wear Daily

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Published Wed, May 20

Angry McCain Camp Says Palin A Huge Diva [Feuds]

source: Gawker

Instead, in a public relations debacle undermining Ms. Palin’s image as an everywoman “hockey mom,” bills came in to the Republican National Committee for about $150,000, including charges of $75,062 at Neiman Marcus and $49,425 at Saks Fifth Avenue. The bills included clothing for Ms. P...

Published Thu, Nov 6

Palin "Shopping Spree" Bigger Than Reported

source: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire

One senior aide said that Nicolle Wallace had told Palin to buy three suits for the convention and hire a stylist. But instead, the vice presidential nominee began buying for herself and her family -- clothes and accessories from top stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Accor...

Published Wed, Nov 5

Palin the Plumber; Wardrobe Purchases Violate McCain-Feingold Law!

source: Informed Comment

Young Turks on Sarah Palin's $150,000 wardrobe, purchased at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue out of campaign contributions by the Republican National Committee. SEC. 313. USE OF CONTRIBUTED AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. a) PERMITTED USES-

Published Thu, Oct 23

Clothing costs skyrocket for 'hockey mom'

source: Toledo Blade

She was dismayed to hear yesterday that the Republican Party had spent $150,000 in two months on clothes, hair styling, and accessories for Sarah Palin and her family from such upscale stores as Saks Fifth Avenue and Nieman Marcus.

Published Thu, Oct 23

Sarah Palin, $150,000 fashionista

source: Salon

That is a one cool chunk of change. And the staggering number does not include the entourage of stylists, personal shoppers and gun cleaners that vice-presidential candidates might require. Some of the line items include: $75,062.63 spent in one shopping spree at Neiman Marcus in Minneap...

Published Wed, Oct 22

Check Out Line: Who needs foreign tourists? Luxury chains have Palin!

source: reuters.com

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...

Published Wed, Oct 22

Report: $150K Spent on Palin's Clothing, Style

source: Gothamist

Based on financial disclosure records, Politico reports that the Republican National Committee apparently spent over $150,000 to "clothe and accessorize vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her family since her surprise pick by John McCain in late August." Some of the expens...

Published Tue, Oct 21