Report: $150,000 used for Palin´s fashion need

U.S. Republican vice presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (L) arrives for a rally with daughters Piper (R), 7, and Willow (C), 13, and son Trig (held by Willow) in Henderson, Nevada Oct. 21, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

"With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it's remarkable that we're spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses," said Republican presidential candidate John McCain spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt. "It was always the intent that the clothing goes to a charitable purpose after the campaign."

McCain, an Arizona Senator, was exceeded by his Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama in campaign funds. Due to his acceptance of public funding, he is limited to 84 million dollars to campaign.

In contrast, Obama started campaigning in October with 133.6 million dollars in the bank.

The Republican party has been helping McCain's bid for the White House financially and is allowed to spend up to 19 million dollars in the campaign.