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Donkey wrong: Sarah Palin wears 'Vote Democrat' scarf at Republican rally

By Gary Fennelly
Thursday, 23 October 2008

Hee haw: Sarah Palin is seen wearing a scarf emblazoned with donkeys at a rally in Nevada on Tuesday. The donkey has become the established political symbol for the Democratic Party

Hee haw: Sarah Palin is seen wearing a scarf emblazoned with donkeys at a rally in Nevada on Tuesday. The donkey has become the established political symbol for the Democratic Party

Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been photographed wearing a 'Vote Democrat' scarf at a rally in Nevada.

The photographs show Ms Palin in Reno on Tuesday wearing the scarf emblazoned with donkeys and the words 'Yes' and 'Vote'.

The donkey has become the established political symbol for the Democratic Party. Republicans are most commonly associated with the elephant.

Mr McCain's running-mate was criticised yesterday after it was revealed the Republican Party splurged $150,000 (£92,000) on her wardrobe in September alone.

Under 'campaign accessories' figures show money was spent on Ms Palin's tailored jackets, pencil skirts and designer heels.

Nearly $50,000 was spent at Saks Fifth Avenue and nearly $5,000 on hair and makeup.

“With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it’s remarkable that we’re spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses,” a McCain spokeswoman said.

Palin's shopping list

* Saks Fifth Avenue: $49,425.74.

* Neiman Marcus: $75,062.63

* Macy's: $9,447.71

* Barneys New York: $789.72

* Bloomingdales: $5,102.71

* Hair and make-up: $4,716.49

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Look the woman is not qualified for the office. It's pretty damn scarey that Mcain and the other republican bigwigs thought she was
a suitable candidate. It just showed how out of touch with reality the whole party has become. She will be no better in 2012, unless you want to lose again find somebody else.

Posted by mean jean | 22.01.09, 16:41 GMT

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I really can't understand the hate for a women whoever her background reveals and for whomever party she comes together with, that we are not really looking at who she really stands for is us women . She might not have all the expierence right now but to me i am proud that regardless that she a republican that she is standing up to the men that normally run this country and stand for our emotions , our rights , and our understanding of a women in power. This election is over its really sad to me that the hatred is still looming after all said and done . Whether you agree with her or not i think we all can say it through all you guys that so desperatly hate her , she is now said to be a figure in politics to see grow and has the make history wheather you like her or not .

Posted by jenny | 06.11.08, 01:53 GMT

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Hatred? Venom? Get a clue. Go ahead and pray. I plan to vote instead. America lost it's way when YOU elected Bush to not one, but two terms. As far as I'm concerned, a republican vote is a vote for a worse future. But then, I have a son in the Army. Yours is probably still at Sunday School. If you elect another republican monger, you'll need to do some heavy-duty praying. So kneel down, bend over, and elect another idiot.

Posted by Dr Mike | 30.10.08, 20:52 GMT

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I am not surprised by the hatred and venom unleashed at Sarah Palin. She is a born again Christian, who wants to serve God and the people, in that order. Despite the "witchcraft blessing" video, the title of which was deliberately set to confuse and alarm, I saw nothing in it but a godly pastor praying over a woman who may one day be President of the USA, that she might be protected from witchcraft and other forms of evil, which are very real and very present in the world, and indeed in Northern Ireland, today.

My prayers are for her, and indeed for the other candidates. America has lost its way. It has deserted God`s laws and is suffering as a result. This election is a chance for the US to get back on track. Lets stop the evil personalnsults against this fine Christian woman and concentrate on the policies. People who attack Sarah Palin in this way only show that they that they dont have an intelligent argument against her - only hate for her and for her God.

Posted by Neal | 30.10.08, 07:17 GMT

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I guess my comment was removed because I said she was a true blue authetic J*** A**!! Just showing off her true colors that s all folks!! HHHHhEHAWHAWHAW!!
MY daddy taught me a long time before I could vote YOU DON"T CHANGE YOUR SPOTS!!

Posted by SARA | 29.10.08, 16:14 GMT

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Its all campaign dollars here, that's the discussion.

SO...

What does it matter where the DNC chooses to spend their money? Ok, call them fools for wasting campaign dollars on wardrobes - that's fair. Either way, its still campaign contributions.

But it is still an undeniable fact that $150k is dust in the wind compared to the HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS more being spent on Obama's campaign.

Take the blinders off folks.

Posted by Get a clue | 28.10.08, 13:14 GMT

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So say they, Sarah's wardrobe to be donated to charity.... How do they propose to donate the $4,716.49 spent on hair and make-up? Don't they know it is not healthy to use some-one else's make-up? You could get an infection and put your eye out!!!

Posted by M. W. Havailand | 27.10.08, 23:45 GMT

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"Millions next to thousands. Nice reporting here geniuses."

Millions on both sides spent to hold rallies, fundraisers, and put out commercials to spread the message. Those are "campaign expenditures".

Unless you're claiming that Obama had the DNC spend millions to get new suits for Joe Biden, you have no grounds for comparison.

You might think that campaign expenditures themselves are wasteful, but spending $150,000 on a wardrobe that should have cost $10,000 (still extravagant), with that money spent at "Fake America"s big, corporate stores rather than "Real America"s small mom and pop stores surely must seem ridiculous. Not only is it counter to the campaign's message, but it's only not illegal by virtue of loophole wrangling.

Posted by Clue: Gotten. | 27.10.08, 19:21 GMT

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obama spent his money campaigning, not dressing himself. Big difference. And we donate so he can have commercials, have rallies, have a website, travel to give speeches, etc. What Palin did boarders on unethical. What Obama is doing is campaigning, not shopping.

Posted by jason | 27.10.08, 19:02 GMT

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FACT

Obama has spend more than 3x the McCain campaign on advertising and meadia endorsements. We're talking $40mil+ in September alone.

Even combined w/ the RNC's contribution, he's still spending at a 2-1 ratio.

In total, 100's of millions of dollars more on his campaign.

Millions next to thousands. Nice reporting here geniuses.

Posted by Get a clue | 27.10.08, 12:23 GMT

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BMcP just because things arent reported on CNN, CBS or Fox News - doesn't mean they don't happen! Or that they aren't real or news-worthy. There is a big world outside of the United States you know! Outside of the US there are things called 'countries' that have their own media outlets. I know that may be a difficult concept for you to grasp for someone so inward-looking and living in a little American bubble. Please wake up!

Posted by PMcB | 27.10.08, 01:14 GMT

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This has GOT to be a joke! I think she works for Obama, or maybe that is just how much of a maverick she really is that she is "ruffling feathers" and voting against her own party! I have to go and laught myself to death now.

Posted by emconk | 26.10.08, 00:04 GMT

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Being 3 years old in 1940 i hate the word NEO, I have looked up what it means, however in my mind it means WORLD TROUBLE, These jerks have screwed up big time and they would love to have the democrats fix it, so they can come back in 4 or 8 years and tell the dumb,how bad off they are.It is a shame the NEO,S bush rove, rice ,rumfield and many others will never have to answer for their crimes.

Posted by don v | 25.10.08, 23:52 GMT

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Who could possibly vote for her?

Posted by jc | 25.10.08, 16:43 GMT

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whoa, what an ass.

Posted by candice | 25.10.08, 16:27 GMT

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This is the person Americans will be voting for as President. Errr I mean Vice president!!

Thick as a Borat character. Err I mean Board.

Posted by Kamalibra | 25.10.08, 15:26 GMT

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Wow someone really needs to sit this woman down and clue her in on a lot of things. Yikes! LOL

Posted by Gina | 25.10.08, 14:42 GMT

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How come you want to make an issue of a scarf when it does not even rate a mention on cnn cbs etc, pathetic anti-republican anti-american bias in british news as usual

Posted by BMcP | 25.10.08, 14:33 GMT

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In fact, it was the result of a "Democrats for McCain/Palin" campaign from supporters of Palin who, as Democrats, are opposed to Obama.

Posted by k.tait | 25.10.08, 06:42 GMT

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I'm governor of the state Uranus! Palin did NOT work her way up to VP nomination, McCain brought her there. Palin is being used not for her intelligence but for her looks...now you tell me if THAT is sexist! Yes, we all start somewhere and Palin is still in the starting position. Her representation of women is inappropriate, embarrassing, and shameful. The above picture says it all! Follow the support of a REAL intelligent woman, Hillary, and rally for Obama!

Posted by Across the universe | 24.10.08, 18:21 GMT

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