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Sarah Palin quickly transformed into a fashion plate when she campaigned as John McCain's running mate in 2008. But tongues wagged with the news that the Republican National Committee had shelled out $150,000 to dress her and some of her family.

Sarah Palin quickly transformed into a fashion plate when she campaigned as John McCain’s running mate in 2008. But tongues wagged with the news that the Republican National Committee had shelled out $150,000 to dress her and some of her family.  (Robert F. Bukaty / Associated Press)

It’s not unusual for politicians’ clothes and grooming to become fodder for public scrutiny. Here’s a look at some memorable moments in political style.

New York Senator and former presidential

By the time Hillary Rodham Clinton sought the Democratic nomination for president in 2008, she was used to the sniping about her ubiquitous pantsuits.  (Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images)

Barack Obama

President Obama threw out the first pitch at the MLB All-Star Game in 2009 and struck out with fashion critics, who panned his well-worn, baggy “dad jeans.”  (Haraz N. Ghanbari / Associated Press)

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