$300,000 Outfit for Mccains Wife- Do they really understand issues facing the Mid Class? ?

Question

proof

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080905/ap_en_ot/cvn_gop_fashion

its actually more then 300k

Answer 1

News Flash: They're not middle class and neither is Obama, neither is Biden, Kerry, Bush, Clinton, Carter....shall I go on?

BUT PALIN IS and I bet SHE understands the issues facing the middle class. In fact, she's the only one that would.

Still, I don't care because I don't need Washington looking out for me. I'm wearing big boy pants and moved out of my mommy's house decades ago. I need Washington getting out of my way so that I can make a living and keep as much as possible of what I earn.

Ever hear the one that goes, "We're from the government. We're here to help."  

Answer 2

SHE HAS EARNED THE MONEY LEGALLY SO IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS WHAT SHE DOES WITH IT. CINDY MCCAIN RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO RAWANDA WITH FORMER SENATORS DR. BILL FRIST & TOM DASCHLE TO HELP WITH THE PROBLEMS OF DISEASE IN THAT COUNTRY. SHE OBVIOUSLY DOES CHARITY WORK.

Answer 3

About as much as the Obamalamadingdongs, who got a $1,000,000 house way under market using the influence of a convicted felon...

Answer 4

Do you have a source for that price tag?

Answer 5

Wow, straight off of the presses of the Huffington Post.  Sorry, but at least a dozen followers of that left wing rag have beaten you to it.  Hate to destroy your "thunder".  

I don't know too many, wait, ... I don't know ANY middle class people who live the lifestyle of any candidate running.  

Answer 6

Was it bought or borrowed? Did the designer give money to a charity for her wearing it on stage? Did she get it for free?

Answer 7

of course not. THey only works for rich, that they belong to. They don't think of the hungry children of the world, too. That money can save so many kids' lifes. So vote for Obama.

Answer 8

Although the $300,000 outfit for Mrs. McCain shouldn't be a political issue, it does generate questions about their understanding of how the middle/working classes struggle each day to maintain the rigors of feeding their families, buying gas and health care, keeping their homes, and staying employed.  Along with the 7 homes, a private jet, and a staff that would rival most small governments, it reminds us that it shouldn't matter that a politician is exorbitantly wealthy but their judgement on policy issues that affect those who continue to find it hard getting by in this failed economy.  McCain promises more of the same, so it would be difficult to imagine how he understands the plight of the middle class (which has been dwindling in numbers for the last 8 years thanks to McCain and his party).

Answer 9

Amen brother! You beat me to asking this question! Isn't that a kick in the balls to all middle class and poor americans? He will not get my vote.

Smart a$$ it's front page news right here on yahoo

Answer 10

They have no clue how the majority of Americans live.

Answer 11

No, they don't understand nor do they care to understand, it doesn't affect them or anyone they know. They are rich upper class that can afford to spend more money on an outfit than I will make in 10 years working as a single mom trying to raise 3 kids.

Answer 12

That $300K could've helped out quite a few people.

She should know - according to that video about her, she's been right there with them.

You could probably feed thousands of starving children for a year for half of that.

Answer 13

Did you ask the same question when Michelle was wearing her designer dress? I kind of doubt it. Did you ask questions about the Obama's home. Like how could they buy a piece of property for half price? Rezko ring a bell!

Answer 14

They dont know what it means to live Paycheck to Paycheck...

and they dont care.

They dont give a c**p, about us..they really dont.

VOTE OBAMA!

Answer 15

You mean the $4 million the obamas made last year and the million+ dollar mansion they are building on the double lot reznik bought them qualifies a middle class?? At least mccain's wife's parents worked for their money and weren't handed it due to some celebrity book deals...

Answer 16

Well, you're wearing a really nice Captains outfit. You got the yacht also don't you?

Answer 17

You think being rich means a person can't understand?

By you logic, if a person is a Chirstian, then he can't understand how it feels to be an athiest in Ameirca, so we should not elect Christians to office.

If a man is straight, he can't understand how it is to be g*y in America so we can't elect straight people.

And a man can't understand what it is like to be female so he can't be the leader of half the country.

I have never been impoverished but because I learned about absolute poverty.  I have sympathy.  I learned by the people around me.

Answer 18

No, they do not

that is clearly obvious.....

Answer 19

Do you really expect anybody running for president to understand issues facing the middle class. Ohhhh Puhhhleeezze.

The most sickening candidate was Bill Clinton moaning, i feel your pain.

Bill and Hillary never paid rent or a mortgage until he LEFT the White House. His whole adult life his expenses were paid by taxpayers.

BS he felt pain.

Answer 20

It was a nice outfit, but it cost more than my house.

Answer 21

First off, let's look at the validity of that statement.

"Vanity Fair editors ESTIMATED that McCain's fierce saffron shirt dress with the popped collar, diamond earrings, four-strand pearl necklace, white Chanel watch and strappy shoes totaled UP TO $313,100."

Their estimates could be off.  And the estimates were likley in a range with the lower end of the range being a much smaller amount.  But the reporter listed the high end of the range.

Also "Outfit" implies just clothing & shoes but the list included jewelry.  That alone can accout for difficulty estimating a precise amount.  Ask any jeweler & he will tell you he taked the jewelry & examines it carefully before telling you what it is worth.  But Vanity Fair just looked at the TV screen & made an estimate.

But the liberals want to portay a rich brat who went out on a shopping spree, buying a $300,000 outfit for a big night.  VERY UNLIKELY.

And I have friends who are rich.  They understand what poverty is.

Answer 22

Politicians, including your boy Obama, have no clue how you and I live.  Fact of life my friend.  Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Teddy Kennedy, Joe Biden, John McCain, George Bush, etc. are clueless about the every day folk.  

Hillary wore these type of dresses as First Lady.  She didn't go to K Mart or Wal-Mart to get their clothes.  Neither does Obama, or Cindy McCain.  

So get off your high horse and realize that the rich run this country and do thing that you and I cannot afford.  

Answer 23

Another jealous lib who will never make it in life. Stop being jealous and get to work improving your life. Pathetic.

Answer 24

No, not with their 7 houses and all......

Answer 25

Multi million dollar DNC hollywood production....Does Obama?

Answer 26

h**l no