Palin PAC Spent More On Her Books Than Candidates

Palin PAC Spent More On Books Than Candidates
February 1, 2010
By Reid Wilson
National Journal

Ex-AK Gov. Sarah Palin's (R) PAC spent more money buying copies of Palin's best-selling book than it gave in contributions to political candidates, according to new FEC reports.

The papers filed over the weekend show SarahPAC spent $47,777 on copies of "Going Rogue" during the last 6 months of the year. Meanwhile, she handed out just $43K in donations to candidates seeking federal office.

The PAC bought the books from HarperCollins, Palin's publisher. The FEC reports show Palin has been purchasing the book to send to donors, some of whom got a copy after contributing a certain amount to the PAC.

Palin has a significant staff around her, though she has largely communicated with the public through her Facebook page and through occasional appearances on Fox News. Palin pays 6 people for fundraising or communications consulting, 2 administrative workers -- one in Arlington, VA, where the PAC is based, and one in her home town of Wasilla, AK. She has also spent hundreds on a photographer, the reports show.

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