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While we all bask in the warm glow of Obama's victory, Newsweek has a fresh report on that Sarah Palin wardrobegate business, which they say was "more extensive than previously reported." The entire article is worth a read, but here's a little taste: "According to two knowledgeable sources, a vast majority of the clothes were bought by a wealthy donor, who was shocked when he got the bill. Palin also used low-level staffers to buy some of the clothes on their credit cards. The McCain campaign found out last week when the aides sought reimbursement. One aide estimated that she spent 'tens of thousands' more than the reported $150,000, and that $20,000 to $40,000 went to buy clothes for her husband." Let the finger-pointing begin. [Newsweek]