Robert Mike Duncan is the chairman of the Republican National Committee. In October 2008, he called the media coverage of Sarah Palin sexist for focusing on how much vice presidential candidate Palin spent on clothes before the Election 2008.Politico: RNC chair: Palin coverage "sexist" (October 27, 2008)
Duncan on Palin's Clothing Budget
Duncan called the media coverage of Palin sexist for reporting on how much of the RNC funds that she spent on clothes after selected as vice presidential candidate. Media reported earlier in the month that Palin had spent $150,000 of committee funds on clothes. Duncan said nobody talks about how much male candidates spend on ties. Howard Dean, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said the Democratic committee had not spent any money on the candidate's clothes.Politico: RNC chair: Palin coverage "sexist" (October 27, 2008)
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The RNC is the national organization of the Republican Party
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Has held several positions within the party, including treasurer of the RNCGOP.com: Biography of Mike Duncan
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Has been a delegate to several national conventionsGOP.com: Biography of Mike Duncan
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Has served on five presidential campaignsGOP.com: Biography of Mike Duncan
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Married to Joanne, whom he has one son withGOP.com: Biography of Mike Duncan
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Graduate of University of Kentucky College of LawGOP.com: Biography of Mike Duncan
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The Duncan family owns two community banks in KentuckyGOP.com: Biography of Mike Duncan
