2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumSanders skips the tux at WHCD
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders went sans tuxedo to the black-tie White House Correspondents' dinner Saturday.
Sanders showed up in his a suit with a blue striped tie.
Sanders's press secretary tweeted that he (Sanders) doesn't own a tuxedo.
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/278292-sanders-skips-the-tux-at-whcd
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NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)bahrbearian
(13,466 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)That was the question at hand.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)Deteriorata
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NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)KittyWampus
(55,894 posts)Edit to include- his attire was entirely appropriate. Why some feel the need to comment on it and think it is somehow favorable is bizarre.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)Actually, that would have been cool if he did.
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)Armstead
(47,803 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)He was dressed for the occasion in my opinion.
HERVEPA
(6,107 posts)PufPuf23
(8,847 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)A statement. Most all do it to varying degrees.
TheBlackAdder
(28,244 posts).
It's stuff the people buy into to create an impression of a legitimate entity.
It has more influence on the easily controlled and manipulated.
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Jackilope
(819 posts)I don't really care about suit vs tux. My family has more pressing things going on. I want to feel secure for retiring and want my kids having health care and decent earning jobs. I fear another economic crisis and don't trust our front runners or voter integrity. Pardon me if I don't give a rats tail end over suit vs tux in a dinner that illustrates coziness of fourth estate and government.
stone space
(6,498 posts)madaboutharry
(40,245 posts)Vinca
(50,323 posts)And while she's at it, she should stop trying to clap to a beat. It never works. She's always a fraction of a second off.
BirdieSanders
(26 posts)Watching him clap and step to an impossible rhythm, meandering in circles around the actual 4:4 beat, induces guffawing fits in me. Apologies, I couldn't find a good clip to share with you, but the entrance to Ellen with "bern baby bern" going on in the background shows him taking very precise stabs at clapping with the snare and being dramatically, jarringly off! http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2015/oct/16/bernie-sanders-dons-tie-and-dances-onto-ellen-show-video
Vinca
(50,323 posts)Nod and point, nod and point, nod and point.
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)He earned less money in one year than Hillary got paid for one Wall Street speech.
newfie11
(8,159 posts)#StillSanders
#FeelTheBern
#GoBernie
djean111
(14,255 posts)Bernie spending money on a tux. Give it a rest.
Bernie does not own a tux. That is not "trying too hard", that is what he is like. All the time, not just for show.
GoneFishin
(5,217 posts)But when you support a candidate whose mentor is Henry Kissinger it's best to stay away from the discussions about policies and issues.
Arkansas Granny
(31,539 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)That way, everyone will know how genuine my "populist" message is, won't they? My baggy, elbow-worn suit is PROOF of my cred.
I'm surprised he didn't BYOB with a brown paper sandwich bag, too. Can never be too much a "man of the people", ya know.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)Armstead
(47,803 posts)You are just not used to politicians who are actually themselves instead of a carefully cultivated image.
sufrommich
(22,871 posts)of other men there also did) and having your press secretary tweet about it is called " cultivating an image".I don't fault him for it,but it is what it is.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)sufrommich
(22,871 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)He's just a reticent, retiring "public standard bearer" for the "PEOPLE".
He's NEVER sought political power or influence.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)And I'm damn glad he is
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)has evolved into one enormous ego-trip.
Armstead
(47,803 posts)Sanders ambitions reflect the goals of millions of people who share them.
And you want to talk ego trips...The Clinton's have been on a 45 year non-stop voyage of self aggrandizement
obamanut2012
(26,181 posts)it is what it is.
He could have rented a nice tux for very little money.
PyaarRevolution
(814 posts)That is fairly comfortable than a cheap Tux and sweat like crazy. The Kimono would still be appropriately formal but for what it cost around the same price it would be more comfortable.
I'm sick and tired of the idea that whenever anyone has to dress up in something formal it's gotta be uncomfortable or they have to spend a fortune for it to be that way...no thanks.
Sheepshank
(12,504 posts)Double standard a constant.
FlatBaroque
(3,160 posts)yourpaljoey
(2,166 posts)bigwillq
(72,790 posts)Nice pic.
Barack_America
(28,876 posts)B Calm
(28,762 posts)at the very least comical as hell.
Triana
(22,666 posts)because they're demanding it while kissing the ring of their multi-millionaire Queen.
byyiminy
(39 posts)So they can see all the tax information they want if they know where to look.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)while preaching the free stuff should be paid off the backs of us workers.
And it is an hoot for you.
CincyDem
(6,416 posts)Lizzie Poppet
(10,164 posts)Triana
(22,666 posts)He's regular people. How many here own a tux?
Nobody I know owns one. Most don't even own a suit or formal gown.
If that's all some people have to pick on him about, they've truly fallen off the rails.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)It was a slice of bread for the Proles, and a circus for those that matter.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)The absolutely gorgeous Bakari Sellers
:large
redwitch
(14,952 posts)I think all men do.
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Stick it to the MAN! Show those oligarch rulers you won't be compromised by wearing a tuxedo!!
Sid
Jitter65
(3,089 posts)KingFlorez
(12,689 posts)He's not better because he didn't wear a tuxedo. Elitism works both ways, you know. If you think you are more superior for not wearing something, YOU ARE ELITIST.
mooseprime
(474 posts)While we consider the furor that invariably follows any hint of comment on clinton's clothing or appearance
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)Maybe he didn't have time to change clothes. And who cares, anyway?
kgnu_fan
(3,021 posts)left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)On the other hand:
CorkySt.Clair
(1,507 posts)Something Bernie will never have to worry about dressing up for.
polly7
(20,582 posts)'Sanders wasting campaign money on tuxedo to impress media!'. I'm surprised to not see a printed dinner menu and what exactly he ordered and ate yet here today.
Blue_Adept
(6,402 posts)I'm not surprised to see more "image" garbage here from folks.
polly7
(20,582 posts)That would be just strange.
Blue_Adept
(6,402 posts)There was a huge uproar over a new years email sent from the HRC campaign that had champagne flutes as the imagery. It was hollered about a symbol of the 1% and tone deafness and all that jazz. Which was ridiculous on so many levels, especially considering it was just before new years eve.
Blue_Adept
(6,402 posts)polly7
(20,582 posts)Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)If he was a woman, would we be talking about his clothes?
I think not!
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)I went out if my way to avoid it. I have not found it relevant or funny since 2003 or so. But it distracts the paroles I suppose...