I Feel Pretty
Politico's Jeanne Cummings reported last night that the Republican National Committee has spent beaucoup bucks -- $150K to be precise -- on Sarah Palin's clothing and make-up consultations since she was tapped as the GOP veep nom fewer than two months ago:
According to financial disclosure records, the accessorizing began in early September and included bills from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York for a combined $49,425.74.
The records also document a couple of big-time shopping trips to Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis, including one $75,062.63 spree in early September.
The RNC also spent $4,716.49 on hair and makeup through September after reporting no such costs in August.
John McCain/Palin spokesperson Tracey Schmitt dismissed the Politico story:
"With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it’s remarkable that we’re spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses. It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."
There's no doubt that a person catapulted from the State House to the national scene needs some new duds, regardless of gender. And Palin is hardly the first candidate to be dressed to impress the masses. We're all familiar with the controversies over Bill Clinton's and John Edwards' pricey haircuts. Spouses look the part as well (I'll never forget Teresa Heinz Kerry, wearing the swankiest of suits -- Chanel? Armani? -- and those sweeping, colorful shawls as she spooned chili into styrofoam bowls during her husband's NH primary bid).
But Palin is supposed to be the everywoman, the hockey mom. How many hockey moms frequent Saks and Neiman Marcus? Makes us wonder how she feels about arugula.
(JS)
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