Watchdog Group Sics The FEC on Palin's Wardrobe Deception
Filed under: Politik > Sarah Palin
It ain't cheap making Shady Sexy Sarah look good.
The Republican campaign owned up to some fancy shopping sprees after it was revealed that the Republican National Committee had ponied up $150,000 Palin's way for some very chic sheep's clothing.
The news raised the hackles of watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) - especially while the rest of us are cutting back on the frivolities. They filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), pointing out that the expenses defy that FEC Act which states that donations cannot be used personally if the expense "would exist irrespective of the candidate's election campaign" - clothing included - unless it is of "de minimis value."
In other words, you can't use donated money to buy stuff you'd buy whether or not you were running for an office, including cothes, unless it's clothing you're going to wear only once or twice.
And Sarah's always got that dress suit on. They wouldn't want us to know there's a wolf under there.
They might shoot her!
From a helicopter!
The law, however, does provide that such expenses are legit as long as they come from a party committee, which the $75,062 at Neiman Marcus, $41,851 at Saks Fifth Avenue, $4,902 at Atelier New York, $4,397 at Macy's and $5,103 at Bloomingdale's did. But it was also revealed that the clothing and accessories were not only for Palin, but her family as well.
The Republican National Campaign says it's cool, cause the money didn't come from them, and that while they don't discuss campaign strategy, added, "It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."
But CREW is demanding an immediate FEC investigation.
If they've got nothing to hide then there souldn't be a problem, rrright?
And even if no one broke any rules, it still seems a little outrageous for our "six-pack Joe."
[Image via AP Images.]
Oh please. If this is the worst thing the libs can point to, that's just pathetic.
Re: Animlovr – Amen! And when John Kerry got his $1000 touch up haircut from Isabelle Goetz? BS as well! Thank God..whoops…Praise Obama that he settles for $3000 poorly tailored suits. He is a lesson in frugality to us all. All praise Allah Obama.
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WHO CARES!!! Again this has nothing to do with real issues such as economy, health care, energy, or anything that is really important! It's just another attempt to steer us away from the real focus
Re: _Alice_ – Heya Alice!!! Hehe. I hear ya. But I still say cock-block Barak! lol.
The fag is gonna leave us hangin' on this shiz all weekend! Like my Hat?
Re: Leona$ Gho$t –
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You have been on a ROLL the past few days, my darling!!! Keep the lols coming!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: tinyxdancer –
Of course we all understand that, however Perez likes to insist that he is for equal coverage. If that was the case, there are stories out there that don't look very favorable for Obama that aren't being blogged here. Just calling him out, that's all.
Obama was born in Kenya.
all the neg comments about palin? did anyone actually watch the debate between the 2 vp.they are BOTH against gay marriage and i know thats why perez is all about obama wanting to grt in his pants, but hes against gay rights too you idiot.
Re: Smirks – Nice to talk again Smirks, but you know McCain didn't miss a beat to jump on the crazed Obama supporter idea. As did a couple of bloggers on this site. They went so far as to say I was the kind of person who would do that sort of thing. Outrageous! This is the mentality that supported lynchings. IT STILL EXISTS. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SUPPORTS AND FEEDS OFF OF THIS KIND OF MENTALITY!
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THESE ARE THE DEATH THROWS OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY! THE DESPERATE, MALIGNANT, POLITICAL MACHINE.
Where are the posts about Obama and his pet project ACORN? And where is the post about how much his election night celebration party costs? The blogs are crazed over who should pay for police, fire and medical services provided by the city of Chicago during his election night celebration. Who gets to pay for this? Huh?
Re: Leona$ Gho$t – Hey old bitch, like my hat?
Re: karencarpenter – What up K, like my hat?
I love how Sarah is under such a microscope but the press is unwilling to investigate things that are of importance in Obama's background
At least they're helping the economy and not giving money to ACORN and pay for votes.
OBAMA SUCKS!
Re: Smirks – LOL, the polls are getting tighter. You might get your wish.
Re: _Alice_ – hi!…don't tell me your getting rid of sassy ali already….she's too cute…..little vixen
Re: What a Big Black Dick! –
Jesus! Do we need a compliment today BBD? That's the nicest hat I've ever seen!!!!
Hypocrite is exactly the right word, animlovr! Especially when you consider that the Obama campaign has thrown parties for almost $4 million and the food alone costs $400,000-. Why isn't this shown here, Perez? And yeah, Michelle may wear her $150- dress on The View but who cares? She's never gonna be Jackie Kennedy.
Re: luvtoread – And what exactly is Obama then? A fake Christian who hangs with former terrorists? 'Nuff said?
Perez, I find it funny that you failed to mention that Palin will be donating the clothes to charity once the election is over. You are so quick to post negative BS about the Republican party… If I were you, I would stick to celebrity gossip and stop posting all this political garbage! We hear enough on the news, and even THAT is biased! I'm sorry, but you are in for a rude awakening…
What a bunch of sexist piggs! If this were a man, it would never have made front page news! SEXIST PIGGS!!!!
Re: Neverevenknewhim – Hey mutherfucker, like my hat?
Re: sweetpiece – Hey butt rat, like my hat?
CANT WE JUST SHOOT HER ANYWAY??? I FUCKIN HATE HER AND THAT OLD WASTE OF SPACE….OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Jevon – Trust me they have. As have the weasels in your own party.
Been there. All's good.
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MCCAIN IS OVER! Sorry old guy! OVER!
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Re: Thankyouverymuch – One, thanks for responding like a grown-up, because lord knows that doesn't happen very often.
Two, does he say he gives equal coverage? I hadn't heard that (I think we can throw it out the window anyway by this point, haha), I just figured, gay guy's site….gay guy's views, ya know? So that's why I didn't get all the mean words between fellow human beings. I secretly love reading the comments, it's very entertaining.
Re: hollyholly8 – Hey bitch, like my hat?
There is such a double standard when it comes to females. Perez - come on! Please tell me that part of you sees through this? Has anyone added up how much has been spent by Obama or McCain? How often are men critcized for how they look? Or how good their hair and make-up look? I am so sick of the mud-slinging in both directions. Let's stick to the issues. Our tax dollars did not pay for these items. And until we are going to run side by side comparables with the men on how much they have spent, I don't want to hear about it. And even if we do that, at the end of the day is this an issue that is going to sway our votes? I think there are several much larger issues at play here. I can not wait for this election to end!
Re: obsess_much – Obama = Big Traums. Hussein More Of The Same.
Re: What a Big Black Dick! – Yea, your hat is pimpin'. Is that were you hide your gay sex toys you damn fruitloop? Think I see a buttplug poking itself out.
HIghest paid staffer for McCain in the last 2 weeks? The makeup artist!
What a shame. All you Repug donors should ask for your money back!
NO ONE is reporting how much Obama spent on his wardrobe, make up, image, etc. How is that fair to gouge one side and not the other? is that "fair" politicking?
Re: TrippinInaBox – Really? Like my Hat?
Re: sweetpiece – –
Can't believe someone would say that about you - that's just low. Unfortunately incidents have happened on both sides that are regrettable, despite this woman's apparent hoax. The one that stands out in my mind is the guy in NYC who broke a McCain campaign sign and beat an older woman over the head with it. That one was, unfortunately, true. I am sure conservatives have done their fair amount of shit too. Oh yeah… in NC a bear was killed and left on the UNC campus with Obama signs draped on it. So yeah, it's getting ugly out there. You know I disagree with your extreme view of all conservatives, though. Any club that would have me as a member can't be all bad
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COCK-BLOCK BARAK!!!!!!
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MCCAIN/PALIN 2008!!
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This is seriously the most idiotic attack I've read so far. You know better than anyone MARIO, that it's called a Stylist. They do this for all presidential candidates. Where do you think Michelle Obama and her children are getting all their expensive outfits to appear on TV Shows and Rally's??????? I don't see anyone attacking the Obama Campaign for it.
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All these clothes are barrowed, anyone who's ever had a stylist knows they don't keep the clothes, they return them and in Sarah Palins case her outfits that aren't returned are being sold and the money is going to charities. Leave her alone already bcause this is just another senseless Left Sided Biased SMEAR!!!
Re: tinyxdancer – Yes, he has stated that he will give equal coverage and even had posts titled "Equal coverage" that highlighted the Republican party. In the beginning of the election season, there were more posts of that nature and now that it is getting down to the wire, not so much. It is his site though and he can post what he wants like you said. If he is going to be one sided though, he should fess up to it. That's my only beef here.
I enjoy reading the comments as well and seeing what is on the minds of people out there. There are some crazies and there are some with good and valid points on both sides of the fence. I'm just glad we live in a country where it's okay to just agree to disagree.
Re: maryc –
Word Mary…I'm right there wit cha!
Re: TanaBanana – Hey Bo fana, like my hat?
Re: _Alice_ – #117
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Sigh. And it brings to mind the old adage, "be careful what you wish for". lol. Wish there was somebody better than either, is what I really wish.
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and why not investigate ACORN????
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they have pulled the biggest presdential CRIME EVER!
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and the Media has made this election seem like Obama has won since day 1, which is the biggest SCAM everrr!!!!!
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Berg Vs OBAMA - youtube - "October Surprise"!
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what is America coming to?!?!?!??!
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Oh yea, Obamanation = everyone on WELFARE!!!!!!!!!!
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no more prosperity
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THANKS IDIOTS!!!!!!!
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You'd think they would have spent some money on a dialect coach for her. Sheesh! She speaks like she just fell off a braised moose truck.
Re: obsess_much – Like my hat? I like your tits.
Are there any straight guys out there who would like to play with my Furby Fuzzy snatch?
Re: mamajud – Yeah, I'm indecisive like that. I like the classy Alice. LOL, I'm silly.
McCain/Palin 08!
They have not even come close to holding Obama's feet to the fire as they have Sarah's. It's sad to think that the media still holds on to their prejudice and bias toward the Democratic candidate.
Re: What a Big Black Dick! – your fucking hat rocks dude.
Re: ObamaistheMessiah – Do you really think anyone is buying your rants anymore, you troll. Clean the Cheeto dust off yourself and go get a job.
Re: sweetpiece –
I guess she carved the B into her own face?? Just face it, if people don't support Obama, all of a sudden people scream racism and this poor girl is an example of that type of ignorance. This is exactly why I don't put a McCain bumper sticker on my car aside from it ruining my paint, some idiot Obama supporter would say I'm racist and slash my tires and Key Obama into my car.
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Not to mention why are we talking about $150,00 spent on clothes instead of Michelle Obama's Outrageous Room service. I don't see any posts about The outragious meals Michelle Obama is ordering from room service on CAMPAIGN MONEY, I'm sure she can do without her Lobster, Iranian Cavier(some choice) and Champagne!! Lets hear more about Obama's Spending.
Re: maryc – #133
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Well at least McCain pays his female staffers more than his male staffers.
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Did you know Obama only pays women who work for him 78% of what he pays the men? Guess he doesn't value women all that much… except when they can help him get elected.
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Re: mexisexi – $150,000 has nothing to do with economy???? umm ok….wow
Re: HOT4COOK – #143
That's the only funny thing I've ever seen you say on here. Dialect coach. Not bad! lol.
Re: Smirks – Re: Melissa is always right –
Hello
Re: HOT4COOK – Re: Melissa is always right –
THANK GOD THE GOOD PEOPLE ARE SHOWING UP!!!!
Re: LordKain – See, the same tried old grey elephant ass shit!!!!Now go back down in mommies basement and play with your transformers, before you do,look around, do you see Andy, Abercorey or any of the "enchanted crowd", no, the only Queer's in here are Perez and some little queen who calls himself "LORD"
Re: trimspa – If he was, then he wouldn't be able to run for president. You have to be a natural born U.S. Citizen. Read up on it, he was born in Hawaii. His father was born in Kenya.
Re: erhg74 – ERHG!!!!!!! HAI!!!!
Re: HOT4COOK – Like my Hat?
What a pack of idiots you republicans are - BERG vs. OBAMA Case Docket NO. 08-cv-04083, trying to prove Obama is not an American. Thats what you are crapping on about? Palin and McCain have ETHICS ISSUES and you just ignore that and try to get people riled up about a 'foreigner'. Thats the best you can do??? I cannot believe after the last 8 years you idiots are still around, spreading your racist hate and unfounded fears about Muslims and foreigners, trying to ride the backs of 9/11 victims to spread your neo conservative garbage. Get a grip!! Obama might wear $1000 suits as might his wife, but THEY PAY FOR THEM, not with donations from trusting party members that are supposed to be used for the campaign. John Edwards was CRUCIFIED for a $400 haircut and now someone in your party does something much much worse and you DEFEND IT! You all are a lost cause, just go home and watch your fox so called news, clean your gun, internalize your homosexual tendencies and say racist comments about Muslims/ Blacks/ Mexicans and leave the rest of us sane people the hell alone!
Just to be fair, that is alot of money to spend on clothes. But I think the entire USA would look down on her, people would also call her "America's worst dressed Vice President Nominee", etc. Now, for the "fair" part; how much do you think Barack Obama's suits cost? I doubt he picked them up at Men's Wearhouse, do you?
Re: FuckinFurbyFuckinaFuckwadFucknutFU – lols
I haven't bought $5,000 worth of clothing in a WHOLE YEAR much less for one night out. Even if it is given to charity, they got ripped off. But Rep. LOVE spending money on NOTHING… they want to keep their money so they can keep spending it ridiculously, along with ALL our tax money to keep spending ridiculously!!! Sick of those fuckers not wanting to "spread the wealth around" unless its for one of "them". SO in the Rep. book you have to be a Christian wing-nut or you are non-deserving of wealth? Its disgusting! At leas to Dem spreading the wealth around means EVERY ONE, nor whomever they deem worthy!
Re: bleurubies –
So You don't think Obama uses the money to dress Michelle Obama and their kids?? Wow it just amazes me how one sided everyone here is. Get a clue people you think Obama's Suits are from Hollywood Suit Outlet, NO they're not, you think Michelle Obama is using her own clothes?? No she's NOT, but you're so one sided you only argue about when Palins doing it, anyone who is getting pissed off about Palins Provided wardobe is A BIG HYPOCRITE!!!
Either Perez has fallen asleep or he's taking a GINORMOUS shit….
Or maybe he fell asleep while TAKING a shit….
This topic is getting crusty like my panties!
WHO THE HELL CARES HOW MUCH SHE SPENDS!!! SERIOUSLY…..she could be doing a LOT more harm.
this is such a stupid argument.
Re: arrora – Arrora!!! Hey girl! Yeah, it looks like that girl *did* actually scratch that into her own face. What a dumbass. But I agree with you… my mother, who is pretty old, has a McCain bumper sticker and she has been a victim of road rage a couple of times because of it. Scared her very much. She took off the sticker, needless to say. I bought her a pink taser for her birthday… lol. Wonder if she'll have to use it?
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Re: What a Big Black Dick! – I don't just like it, I love it. It may have given me a T Pain in my neck, but it doesn't. i love it. I give it three rings…
They have to spend that kind of money on her and her family because there is nothing but a bunch of a**holes (media) tearing her apart, ALL THE TIME! If she wore something from Walmart everyone would be making a big deal out of that saying she doesn't have a clue because she can't dress right. Whatever people can find to pick on her about they will. But at least Sarah is an American Citizen and has a legal right to run, unlike Obama who is an Indonesian citizen, hangs with terrorists and the DNC know it. They are also keeping it hushed up until the end of the election then he'll be put in a boat sent back to Indonesia and finally admitt he's a Muslim whom hates America.
Re: *MissLeia* – hey, open your fuckin eyes and read the article before you are "so quick" to post. its right there in black in white. he DID mention it. you fuckin people are so fuckin stupid. my god. if mccain does win, you guys will get what you deserve.
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Re: FuckinFurbyFuckinaFuckwadFucknutFU – Re: What a Big Black Dick! – Re: _Alice_ – Re: mamajud – Re: erhg74 – Sup haters?!
its been so long, this next post better be a doozy
Palin is more qualified to be President than Obama. Palin has practical experience running a state. Obama has very little time in the Senate. McCain would be President anyway.
Fiscal Conservative my ass. These republicans always seem to have their hands in the till. I can't believe that there are people actually voting for these thugs. Idiots.
Re: What a Big Black Dick! – LOL. yea, thats the coolest god damn hat ive ever seen. what you got in those zippers?
Re: embo – Hahaha. You are SO full of yourself.
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KISSES DARLINGS!
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JOE SIX PACK COULDN'T AFFORD THIS CLOTHESHOUND WHORE!
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THIS WOMAN CHARGED RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS IN WASILLA
FOR THEIR DNA SWABS AND POCKETED THE MONEY TO FINANCE HER QUEER-FACED HUBBY'S SNOWMACHINE AVOCATION–WHICH SHE NEVER WOULD HAVE DONE IF SHE KNEW ABOUT ALL THE POLE HE WAS SMOKING BEHING JUNEAU'S SNOWBANKS!!!
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DON'T VOTE FOR MCSTAIN THE BUSH CLONE
HE BELONGS IN A NURSING HOME!!!
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Re: Melissa is always right –
Just trying to change the topic. Jesus this is as old as my grandma…and she's been dead for 10 years!!!!!
Re: HOT4COOK – You're a racist.
It's really funny watching how angry right-wingers get when they haven't a leg to stand on in an argument or when they know they are about to lose one of the most important elections in history. Same thing happened when all the Bush supporters, once vocal in their unyielding love-o-bush, are now winpering and feebly trying to play the blame game. Why are Republicans such goddamned fucking crybabies? Man up and own your shit for once.
Re: HOT4COOK – #143.
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THAT'S THE EXACT SAME EXPRESSION SARWHORE'S QUEERFACED HUBBY
HAD BEHIND THE SNOWBANK!!!
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Are you FUCKING KIDDING ME?!!!! Obama has spent 605 MILLION DOLLARS on his campaign. Would you please pull your idiotic head out of your ass!!!!!!
I don't expect you to be fair or print facts since you're a gossip monger, but getting pissy over this is ridiculous.
Re: sweetpiece –
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SWEETPIECE IS FIERCE DARLINGS!
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KISSES TO SMIRKS WHO IS EXEMPT FROM THE WRATH OF LG!!!
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Re: SakuraMankai –
Unfortunately it's not. Not by a long shot.
Geez- guess Perez has already signed-off for the day.
So what, they expect her to go around naked now, or what?
Re: Animlovr – You dumbass it wasnt clinton who got the $200 hair cut. Know your fact before you spew shit from your mouth
Re: Bongo –
Ummm…Are you kidding? Honestly, if there's anyone who does not support women and women's rights, IT IS Sarah Palin. And BECAUSE she DOES NOT SUPPORT us woman, WE, woman of the 21st century, WILL NOT SUPPORT HER! Not because we don't want to support a woman, but because we don't support her beliefs. At least I don't
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I BELIEVE IN HUMILITY!
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well . . . I just feel there are so many more important things than Sarah's clothing budget - nearly all politicans spend more money than the average clothing and hair — but its really only a drop in the bucket compared to other big issues.
Re: Bongo – Exactly and Oh Obama going to visit his ailing grandmother for all of 60 minutes? More like trying to cover up the fact he wasn't born in the US. Obama is so shady
NEW TOPIC PLEASE~~~
Lets discuss….
Guys have two heads, but girls have two sets of lips….
Re: biteme – # 183 UUmm, isn't that what money is supposed to be spent on, campaigning ?? or am I just out of the loop on that one? lol
Re: What a Big Black Dick! – Transformers? Hell yea..those were the shit back in the day. It's not tired when it's true fruitloop.
Now, keep posting you attention seeking whore…and for pete's sake will you stuff that buttplug into your hat already!!
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Obama/Biden 08 chumps!!!
Re: Love & Faith – Amen and provide your damn birth certificate!
This is the best news I have heard in awhile! This grasping nonsense means than McCain is closing in and that an Obama kingship is not as set as the liberal media is setting forth.
GOD DAMNET PEREZ! you've had this post up for like an hour. what the hell do we pay you for? oh, wait…
Re: Melissa is always right – What's up hooker? Are you going to start some shit or what? I'm anxious to see who will hate you next. Muaaahhhhh….you're evil. I like.
ok can we please stop looking at whether someone is republican or democrat!!!! PLEASE people your just buying into the political and social bs that they want!! look at the actual issues!! this article is just what im talking about!! we need to be able to look at the bigger picture!!