Palin Using Campaign Money to Buy Clothes?

This money was spent on clothing and accessories from high end department stores like Neiman Marcus ($75,062) and Saks Fifth Avenue ($49,425). Let's not forget the nearly $5,000 spent on hair and makeup. According to a Rupert Murdoch publication, the Times London, this vice presidential hopeful has not been seen in the same outfit twice on the campaign trail.

This paper also suggests that "First Dude" Todd Palin has also benefited from this massive shopping spree, suggesting he got $5,000 in new suits from an upscale men's boutique.

McCain was asked several questions Thursday about this shopping spree, and according to the AP, he answered them all the same way: Palin needed clothes, and she is giving them to charity.

Asked for details on how they'll be donated, McCain said, "It works by her getting some clothes when she was made the nominee of the party and it will be donated back to charity."

McCain then goes on that he buys his own clothing, according to the AP.

In a response to this, campaign spokesperson Tracey Schmidt said, "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."

When asked Wednesday who had paid for the suit he was wearing, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden told WSLS-TV in Roanoke, "I pay for my suits. I pay for all of my own clothing."