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To: one_less who wrote (484316)	5/29/2009 3:58:01 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578260

"The issue with Edwards was more about what was perceived to be excessive attention to his hair. " It was meaningless fluff. It had nothing to do with real issues. "I didn't see anything wrong with the Repubs throwing as much money as was needed to get Palin the best wardrobe possible." As I mentioned at the time, campaigns do that sort of thing. The dollar figure was higher than usual, but... It too was meaningless fluff. And it is really hypocritical for the Right to be complaining about it, though. They regularly engage in this sort of distraction.

To: one_less who wrote (484316)	5/29/2009 7:25:24 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1578260

I didn't see anything wrong with the Repubs throwing as much money as was needed to get Palin the best wardrobe possible. And I do see it as apples and oranges. Wealthy candidates probably spend more than that from their private funds. But the supposed concern was that she had done something illegal or unethical, which was bogus. Personally, I think its outrageous that nearly $200k was spent on her clothes for a three month period. And from what insiders are saying, the snook who gave her his credit card wasn't too happy when he saw the bill. Having said that, it wasn't illegal or unethical as you point out.