2016 Postmortem

Moonwalk

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35. I do the same--see symbolism and analyze it everywhere--and I don't think you're...

Fri Jul 29, 2016, 11:36 AM

Jul 2016

...over thinking it at all. It's not like this campaign has been subtle about their theme of togetherness and putting differences aside. How better for Hillary to say "I've moved into a position above party loyalties" then to exchange her blue suit for a white one?

It literally punctuates what she said in the speech about working for not just democrats but independents and republicans and even those who don't vote for her.

Of course, if you and I want to really over-think it (why not?), white is, literally *all colors* Shall we expand the symbolism discussion that way? I'm buying.

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Why Hillary wore white... [View all] one_voice Jul 2016 OP

she looked stunning MFM008 Jul 2016 #1

Hillary in white, Chelsea in red, Anne Holton in blue. Pretty cool! SharonAnn Jul 2016 #50

Wow.....how cool is that?? A W E S O M E a kennedy Jul 2016 #2

Demonstrating her thoughtfulness in all things. UtahLib Jul 2016 #3

Well done! Well done! Expecting Rain Jul 2016 #4

It was a beautiful choice AwakeAtLast Jul 2016 #5

Planting yet another seed for the future in a garden we'll never get to harvest Stinky The Clown Jul 2016 #6

That is really interesting. I didn't know that. I just thought she has great taste. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #7

Isn't she allowed to wear what she wants to wear? akbacchus_BC Jul 2016 #8

This wasn't a criticism, it was a good thing.. one_voice Jul 2016 #9

My apologies. I thought it was your opinion and no, I did not read the article. akbacchus_BC Jul 2016 #11

no worries! one_voice Jul 2016 #12

Actually, presidential nominees have to have their apparel choices approved John Poet Jul 2016 #24

Remember when Obama was criticized for wearing a light grey or khaki suit? mentalsolstice Jul 2016 #47

she looked great flamingdem Jul 2016 #10

Very interesting! Thanks for the info. BUT--- I THOUGHT--- John Poet Jul 2016 #13

All great connections. okasha Jul 2016 #14

I like that! SunSeeker Jul 2016 #15

Also--good guys wear white hats, while Darth Trump will be subconsciously tblue37 Jul 2016 #46

Her wearing white is fine with me. rusty quoin Jul 2016 #16

I think a little bit more than that.......... mrmpa Jul 2016 #17

Probably too subtle for Republicans but... Beartracks Jul 2016 #19

Nicely said, and spot on! Moonwalk Jul 2016 #30

She looked great in white! And it's not an easy color to wear.... Moonwalk Jul 2016 #18

Nice. Beartracks Jul 2016 #20

I love that quote. lovemydog Jul 2016 #22

thank you!! saved me a trip to google! niyad Jul 2016 #41

You're welcome! Beartracks Jul 2016 #43

Father of Methodism. Ilsa Jul 2016 #49

A nice nod to GF. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #21

:) Wow! That story is so cool! She looked great -- very classy!!! DianaForRussFeingold Jul 2016 #23

I love it! GreenPartyVoter Jul 2016 #25

Not because Melania Trump wore white? Freddie Jul 2016 #26

I thought it was for the Iron-Jawed Angels obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #27

White stood out against the "backdrop" TexasMommaWithAHat Jul 2016 #28

In addition, I wondered if it was also a symbol Pacifist Patriot Jul 2016 #29

Wow, excellent observation! Moonwalk Jul 2016 #32

I will admit that I'm a person who sees symbolism everywhere. Pacifist Patriot Jul 2016 #33

I do the same--see symbolism and analyze it everywhere--and I don't think you're... Moonwalk Jul 2016 #35

Awesome, I'm in! Pacifist Patriot Jul 2016 #39

Interesting! obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #44

Wow Pacifist Patriot Jul 2016 #45

She is beautiful inside and out! BooScout Jul 2016 #31

You know what I really love about this white suit? It makes the Media work for her! Bravo! Moonwalk Jul 2016 #34

Thanks for that info much better than when she wore Yellow awake Jul 2016 #36

That's a cool sentiment. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #37

I thought Hillary looked great in white! I'll leave these here. NWCorona Jul 2016 #38

And Chelsea wore red and Ann Kaine wore blue mcar Jul 2016 #40

I was hoping it was for the Suffragettes Lifelong Protester Jul 2016 #42

There's genius behind her wardrobe! nt LAS14 Jul 2016 #48

Hill wore red, white, and blue on three different nights. LisaM Jul 2016 #51

She glowed while Trump was an ominous silhouette that emerged from fog. tandem5 Jul 2016 #52