The "Breck Girl," Indeed
This account reveals that John Edwards has paid as much as $1250 (that's right, over one thousand dollars) for a haircut.
The story jibes with what I'd been told by someone with personal knowledge of the matter . . . Edwards' stylist has had to close up his shop to fly to the presidential candidate on the trail -- hence the hefty numbers.
Now, the best defense the Edwards campaign can muster is that the candidate didn't pay attention to the bills. That's a great one. So what else is he not paying attention to?
There are two Americas, indeed. And John Edwards obviously belongs -- not only to the one that can afford thousand-dollar haircuts -- but to the one that hires aides who think that such spending is A-OK.
The story jibes with what I'd been told by someone with personal knowledge of the matter . . . Edwards' stylist has had to close up his shop to fly to the presidential candidate on the trail -- hence the hefty numbers.
Now, the best defense the Edwards campaign can muster is that the candidate didn't pay attention to the bills. That's a great one. So what else is he not paying attention to?
There are two Americas, indeed. And John Edwards obviously belongs -- not only to the one that can afford thousand-dollar haircuts -- but to the one that hires aides who think that such spending is A-OK.
posted by LadybugUSA at 9:53 AM
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Chicago Sun Times
May 6, 2001
by Lisa Lenoir
Highlights:
- "But Bush's past style lapses are forgivable because, since his inauguration he's been wearing some of the best tailored garments -- Oxxford suits."
- "This guiding principle ensures Oxxford continues to create top-notch garments for a price --$2,000 to $14,000 --that loyal customers are willing to pay."
- "Mr. Bush was so pleased with the fit of his tuxedo, suit, and topcoat and trousers that he immediately ordered six more garments."
Is he paying for this out of campaign funds or his personal fortune. Tell me it's the latter and not the former. I suppose one could make the case that personal grooming while campaigning could be a legit expense considering the public exposure. But a haircut's a haircut. Waste your own dough, but not the dough of your supporters.
Yeah, nice ETC, but who's money did he use? THAT'S the point, not the price.
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