{"id":2369625,"date":"2024-11-15T21:17:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T02:17:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remember-john-edwardss-1250-haircut-kamalas-nails-just-blew-that-number-out-of-the-water\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:18:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T02:18:15","slug":"remember-john-edwardss-1250-haircut-kamalas-nails-just-blew-that-number-out-of-the-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remember-john-edwardss-1250-haircut-kamalas-nails-just-blew-that-number-out-of-the-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Remember John Edwards&#8217;s $1,250 Haircut? Kamala&#8217;s Nails Just Blew That Number Out of the Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fremember-john-edwardss-1250-haircut-kamalas-nails-just-blew-that-number-out-of-the-water%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2369625&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">article critically \u200dexamines<\/a> the \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-dems-pass-massive-voting-rights-bill-conservatives-claim-it-will-chill-speech-demolish-election-integrity\/\" title=\"House Dems Pass Massive\u00a0\u2018Voting Rights\u2019 Bill; Conservatives Claim It Will Chill Speech, Demolish\u00a0Election Integrity\">financial decisions made<\/a> by Democratic politicians, particularly focusing\u2062 on Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s campaign expenditures. It mentions that despite raising a massive $1 billion, her \u2062campaign ended \u2064up $20 million in debt, raising questions about the spending of these funds. It\u200d draws a comparison to past\u2064 extravagant spending \u2062by politicians, \u200csuch\u200c as \u2064John Edwards&#8217;s \u2062infamous $1,250 haircut, but highlights that \u2063Harris&#8217;s campaign spent an \u2063astonishing $5,000 on nail services.<\/p>\n<p>The author argues that such lavish spending stands in stark \u200ccontrast \u200bto the Democratic narrative\u200b that promotes\u200d living humbly and \u200cemphasizes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/climate-change-extremists-block-train-carrying-russian-coal-to-europe\/\" title=\"Climate Change Extremists Block Train Carrying Russian Coal to Europe\">looming climate crisis<\/a>, while government spending\u2062 continues on foreign wars and providing for\u200c illegal immigrants. The juxtaposition\u2064 with former President Donald Trump suggests that \u2062while he\u200d is also affluent, his wealth reflects a desire for national\u200d prosperity, in \u200ccontrast to what the author perceives as the hypocrisy \u2064of \u200cDemocratic leaders who \u2062criticize others for their financial \u2064successes while \u2064indulging themselves.<\/p>\n<p>the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/msnbc-article-suggests-republicans-are-worse-than-nazis\/\" title=\"MSNBC Article Suggests Republicans Are Worse Than Nazis\">article suggests<\/a> that if Democratic leaders advocate for modest \u2063living for others, they \u200dshould demonstrate this in their own \u200dfinancial decisions, hinting that Harris&#8217;s campaign mismanagement could have led \u200cto disastrous outcomes had she won the election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Whether they&rsquo;re in office or on the campaign trail, Democrat politicians have a penchant for spending lots of money on really stupid things.<\/p>\n<p>After it was discovered that Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kamala-harris-upstages-israel-president-white-house-bizarre-spectacle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamala Harris&rsquo;s<\/a> campaign raised one billion dollars, only to find themselves $20 million in debt for their losing effort on Nov. 5, the public &mdash; donors among them &mdash; were wondering where all the money went.<\/p>\n<p>The reader may remember in 2007, when Democrat candidate John Edwards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/cost-of-edwards-haircut-hits-1250\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spent an appalling $1,250<\/a> for a haircut from Beverly Hills stylist Joseph Torrenueva, but Harris&rsquo;s expenses from nail artist Tahvya Krok make that look like chump change.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-14073733\/Kamala-Harris-campaign-paid-thousands-nail-artist-clients-Megan-Thee-Stallion-Benny-Blanco-JLo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Daily Mail reported<\/a> Wednesday that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-urges-gop-pay-off-harris-campaigns-debts-name-unity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harris campaign<\/a> &ldquo;disbursed&rdquo; Krok an astounding $5,000 on Aug. 26 for her work.<\/p>\n<p>A haircut is one thing.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Voters will look at the candidate from the shoulders up in many appearances televised or in-person.<\/p>\n<p>Being presentable, with professional attire and a well-groomed appearance, should be important, but Edwards&rsquo;s $1,250 was and is indefensible in the eyes of any self-respecting man. Most wouldn&rsquo;t pay more than $25 &mdash; or better yet, they&rsquo;d just have their wife do it for free.<\/p>\n<p>The voter won&rsquo;t notice nails unless they are grotesque and unkempt.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s unclear what the Harris campaign hoped to achieve by seeking Krok&rsquo;s services, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fact-check-20-million-votes-go-missing-2024-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the election<\/a> night totals speak for themselves.<\/p>\n<p>If your blood isn&rsquo;t already boiling, for context, Harris&rsquo; nails bill costs what<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visualcapitalist.com\/mapped-how-much-americans-spend-on-groceries-in-each-state\/#:~:text=On%20average%2C%20American%20households%20are,the%20latest%20Census%20Bureau%20estimates.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> a family would spend on groceries<\/a> in about five months.<\/p>\n<p>While we could endlessly ridicule Edwards and Harris, both situations are indicative of the timeless &ldquo;rules for thee and not for me&rdquo; standard the left always defaults to.<\/p>\n<p>Americans are expected to live in abject poverty and misery as we are told of a looming climate crisis, while our government has spent the past four years &mdash; under Harris and President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fec-chair-caught-bidens-doj-interfering-2024-election-no-one-can-deny-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a> &mdash; dumping billions into foreign wars and giving handouts to illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>For balance, every American with a basic understanding of our current political class knows President-elect Donald Trump is a billionaire and does not skimp, as his campaign was one of wealth, power and extravagance.<\/p>\n<p>What&rsquo;s the difference?<\/p>\n<p>Trump is wealthy&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>wants the nation to be wealthy.<\/p>\n<p>His politics align with the prosperity he unashamedly displays.<\/p>\n<p>If Democrats want us all to live humbly without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/homeowners-flee-ev-garage-catches-fire-sound-like-aircraft-crashed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property<\/a>, luxury or even comfort, they should lead by example.<\/p>\n<p>As for Harris, her campaign debts and gross mismanagement are just more evidence that her victory on Nov. 5 would have brought ruin.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Following the revelation that Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s campaign raised a billion dollars but ended up $20 million in debt after their defeat on November 5, many\u2014including donors\u2014are questioning how the funds were spent. Recall John Edwards&#8217;s notorious $1,250 haircut back in 2007; Harris\u2019s spending on nail artist Tahvya Krok dwarfs that amount. Reports indicate her campaign paid Krok an astonishing $5,000 for services rendered on August 26. While maintaining a polished appearance is important for candidates, most people wouldn&#8217;t spend more than $25 for a haircut and would likely prefer to have it done at home for free.<\/p>\n<p>Voters typically only notice nails if they are particularly unkempt; it&#8217;s unclear what the Harris campaign aimed to achieve with this expense given their election results. For perspective, the cost of Harris&#8217;s nail services could cover a family&#8217;s grocery bill for about five months. Both her and Edwards\u2019s situations highlight the double standards often seen among leftist leaders who expect Americans to endure hardship while they indulge themselves.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, Donald Trump is known for his wealth and extravagant campaigns that reflect his desire for national prosperity. If Democrats advocate for modest living without luxury or comfort, they should set an example themselves. Ultimately, Harris\u2019s financial mismanagement further illustrates why her potential victory would have been detrimental<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2369626,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kamalas-nails.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40381,45118,32438,5304,39978],"class_list":["post-2369625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-haircut","tag-john-edwards","tag-kamala-harris","tag-nails","tag-political-spending"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kamalas-nails.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2369625"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369625\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2369629,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369625\/revisions\/2369629"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2369626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2369625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2369625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2369625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}