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| $140,000 Spent on DNCC Podium and the Barackopolis |
| 2008-10-23 |
| With all the hullabaloo surrounding the RNC's expenditures on Sarah Palin's clothes, I thought it would be interesting to find out how much money was spent on Obama's Greek-columned stage at Invesco Field. You remember the Barackopolis--those "styrofoam Greek columns"--don't you? More |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #17 Don't let's forget the cost of alterations... Neiman Marcus is a department store. Governor Palin's wardrobe was suitable for running an informal state like Alaska, not for Washington, DC. She probably invested in at least two pairs of stockings for each day of the campaign, and a gown for the inauguration, just for a start, and clothing appropriate for the various climates she might encounter on the campaign trail. As Neville Cheting6365 so helpfully notes, the governor does not have a private income capable of supporting the purchase of, effectively, several work wardrobes all at once, unlike the Obamas or Mrs. McCain. And it certainly would be inappropriate for Mrs. McCain to pay for the Vice Presidential candidate's wardrobe. Three percent cashmere? Not much for that price point I'd think, although I haven't shopped much in Chicago. Neville Cheting6365 dear, I'm sure the $1500 only includes the suit, not shirt, tie, cufflinks, collar stays, shoes, socks, underwear, or whatever et ceteras a snappy dresser like Barack Obama might feel necessary to be properly dressed. Do remember that the gentleman has been on the campaign trail for going on two years thus far, so likely thirty outfits was only a fraction of his wardrobe expenditure. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-10-23 14:09 |
| #16 I'm trying to figure out how you get up to $150k without buying diamonds. Obviously you've never accompanied your wife to the clothing store ... |
| Posted by: Steve White 2008-10-23 13:35 |
| #15 $ 700,000,000,000. borrowed by Uncle Sam and congressional elites while their constituents screamed NO, NO, NO, and someone is worried about $ 150,000 wardrobe for a candidate? Lightoller, forget the watch. Make certain the deck chairs are arranged properly and have the band play "Nearer My God to Thee" one last time will you? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-10-23 13:30 |
| #14 So wouldn't you think buying a $5000 dress just to wear once might be a bit...wasteful? How about a $140,000 stryofoam temple? Whaddya think happened to that? Did they give it to some daycare center for the kids to play on? Or is it clooging up some Colorado landfill? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-10-23 13:15 |
| #13 $5000 dress worn by Mrs Obama, only on convention day, no mention that the campaign paid for it. For Obama, $1500 x 30 days of new suits, that's still only 45k. I'm trying to figure out how you get up to $150k without buying diamonds. Goodnight to you too, Tu, keep dreaming up excuses. |
| Posted by: Neville Cheting6365 2008-10-23 12:58 |
| #12 Mee-Yow! |
| Posted by: Querent 2008-10-23 12:54 |
| #11 Everyone is extremely worked up about Sarah Palin's $150,000-per-month quest for the most elite finery in the land. Republican donors, for example, are upset their money is being spent so ostentatiously. (Just wait until they find out how much of the money is going to gay fashion moguls!) Lawyers and accountants are talking tax liability. But how much are "Hollywood" Barack Obama and wife Michelle spending on their radical chic? Well, you can start with a $1,500 suit for Barack, which contains an opulent 3 percent cashmere and comes from "the largest suitmaker in the United States," And as conservative blog Town Hall reveals, via Wonkette, Michelle may have spent tens of dollars more (or less, depending on whether she accessorizes properly): The colorful Thakoon wrap dresses (here) Mrs. Obama has worn, and was applauded for wearing to her husband's convention speech, are priced around $1250 each. Mrs. Obama's favorite Chicago designer Maria Pinto, who crafted Michelle's convention speech dress (here) [[and pictured above]], charges anywhere from $900-$5,000 for her dresses. Other Pinto pieces, like shirts and accessories, start at $300 each. Way to undercut American retailers in a recession, Obamas. Goodnight, Neville... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-10-23 12:49 |
| #10 Careful Neville you're in a battle of wits with Tu, relatively speaking you are unarmed. |
| Posted by: .5MT 2008-10-23 12:47 |
| #9 Yeah I would be jealous, $150k I could buy a life time supply of whitey tighties and socks, not to mention much more including a Benz. But you know who's really jealous? Many in debt republican donors who paid for 2 month shopping spree and now want their money back. If you think it's fine, then you've already decided that McCain/Palin can do anything they want scott-free. |
| Posted by: Neville Cheting6365 2008-10-23 12:35 |
| #8 ...and bitter. Got any guns you can cling to? Maybe a bible? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-10-23 12:33 |
| #7 But it's not as bad as not knowing how many homes you own and calling $5 million income middle class. Out of touch! |
| Posted by: Neville Cheting6365 2008-10-23 12:29 |
| #6 Neville sounds jealous. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-10-23 12:27 |
| #5 I'm believe the whole stage (not just columns) could cost that much, it was big, fitting in the stadium and used by many people. However Sarah spent 150k, that's 42k more money on clothes than her annual salary of 108k! Who spends 75k in 1 visit? That's what you get when you shop with Cindy "Marcos" McCain. She could have spent 20k total and looked great for weeks. What a waste! Who's the elite? $75,062 spent at Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis and $41,850 in St. Louis in early September. The committee also reported spending $4,100 for makeup and hair consulting. |
| Posted by: Neville Cheting6365 2008-10-23 12:23 |
| #4 It's actually better that the Obama campaign so spends misbegotten funds, rather than on actively trying to buy the election with that money. I approve. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-10-23 11:41 |
| #3 I am nausiated and sick of it. The German guards are drunk on wine. Send for Cassius Chaerea at once. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2008-10-23 11:26 |
| #2 What they really should have spent the money on, a vomitorium. |
| Posted by: ed 2008-10-23 10:33 |
| #1 Nothing is too good for The One... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-10-23 09:56 |