The Republican National Committee is helping the economy doggonit!

Politco.com reported today that the Republican National Committee spent more than $150,000 on clothing, accessories, and beauty treatments for Sarah Palin since she was announced as John McCain's Vice-Presidental pick.

Financial disclosure statements documented the charges--all paid for by the RNC. They included:

$75,062.63 at a Minneapolis Neiman Marcus
$49,425.74 at Saks Fifth Avenues in St. Louis and New York
$4,716.49 for hair and makeup

Spokesperson Tracy Schmitt defended the spending saying,"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."

That charitable purpose? The Foundation for Pissed off Republican Campaign Contributors.

In comparison, during Hillary Clinton's campaign, the Democratic National Committee saved money by buying white pantsuits from Sears and getting them dyed at Payless.