Sanders skips the tux at WHCD

[left-of-center2012]

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]

1. Image is important to many people. Nt

[bahrbearian]

13. Image is important to 1% of the people.

[NCTraveler]

32. I strongly disagree as does the rest of society. Nt

[cherokeeprogressive]

53. The "rest" of the country excepting me.

[NCTraveler]

55. You think image is important to only one percent of the people?

That was the question at hand.

[cherokeeprogressive]

56. I think it's more important to the 1% than it is to most others.

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[NCTraveler]

60. I agree with your subject line. Nt

[KittyWampus]

36. And that's why Sanders won't release his taxes.

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]

14. Perfectly fine image to me --- at least he didn't show up in jeans and a sweater

Actually, that would have been cool if he did.

[sufrommich]

18. You mean like this guy?

http://www.bustle.com/articles/157994-twitter-reacts-to-the-fat-jewishs-denim-jacket-at-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner

[Armstead]

21. More like this guy

[NCTraveler]

35. I one hundred percent agree.

He was dressed for the occasion in my opinion.

[HERVEPA]

40. Yes. I'm sure the voters really give a shit that Bernie didn't wear a tux.

[PufPuf23]

42. I see an image and a statement. Context. eom

[NCTraveler]

45. That is what people are attempting make with their image.

A statement. Most all do it to varying degrees.

[TheBlackAdder]

48. Just like the fake shows of legitimacy every government and religion does to control the masses.

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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]

54. Integrity trumps Image

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]

2. When I really want to dress up fancy, I wear a suit and tie.

[madaboutharry]

3. He sometimes seems to be trying too hard.

[Vinca]

4. Unlike Hillary. The jokes about her were spot on.

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]

7. Vinca: I feel obliged to point out that Bernie is perhaps even more hilariously off-beat than she.

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]

10. The difference is Bernie does it as comedy; Hillary is dead serious.

Nod and point, nod and point, nod and point.

[BirdieSanders]

12. ...

[left-of-center2012]

5. He doesn't own a tux

He earned less money in one year than Hillary got paid for one Wall Street speech.

[newfie11]

6. ++++++++++++

#StillSanders
#FeelTheBern
#GoBernie

[djean111]

9. Oh, for fuck's sake - if he had worn a tux, some here would be maundering and yammering on about

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]

37. Yep. Their two-headed coin is just about worn smooth. It's pathetic and transparent.

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]

11. It seems that way to me, as well.

[Surya Gayatri]

16. Look at ME...! I'm so "people-y" that I refuse to rent a tux for the evening.

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]

22. Uh huh

[Armstead]

15. How is not putting on a monkey suit trying too hard?

You are just not used to politicians who are actually themselves instead of a carefully cultivated image.

[sufrommich]

17. Wearing a suit instead of a tux (which a whole lot

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]

19. "Man of the People" shows off his street cred.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511874510#post16

Look at ME...! I'm so "people-y" that I refuse to rent a tux for the evening.

[sufrommich]

20. It's what politicians do. Sanders is no different.nt

[Surya Gayatri]

23. But, but, even after 35 years as an elected office-bearer, he's not REALLY a politician...

He's just a reticent, retiring "public standard bearer" for the "PEOPLE".

He's NEVER sought political power or influence.

[Armstead]

25. He's totally a politician and is seeking power and influence

And I'm damn glad he is

[Surya Gayatri]

27. Well, now, there's an admission. I agree. This whole campaign run

has evolved into one enormous ego-trip.

[Armstead]

31. No -- Jim Webb's campaign ws one large ego trip

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]

28. exactly -- i work with ppeople who do this stuff

it is what it is.

He could have rented a nice tux for very little money.

[PyaarRevolution]

41. I would rather wear a nice Male Kimono.

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]

33. He can be admired for his street creds, but Hillary is not permitted the women's card

Double standard a constant.

[FlatBaroque]

29. Yah, he's not a natural, comfortable person like Her.

[yourpaljoey]

8. I approve this message!

[bigwillq]

24. They look good.

Nice pic.

[Barack_America]

30. I agree.

[B Calm]

26. and Hillary supporters demanding they see Bernie's boring tax returns is

at the very least comical as hell.

[Triana]

39. It's hypocritical, to say the least

because they're demanding it while kissing the ring of their multi-millionaire Queen.

[byyiminy]

46. It's public information as part of his Senate disclosure form.

So they can see all the tax information they want if they know where to look.

[seabeyond]

49. The couple made a hell of a lot more than me, paid significantly less than me in taxes,

while preaching the free stuff should be paid off the backs of us workers.

And it is an hoot for you.

[CincyDem]

34. He should have rented one...then he could easily share his "tux return" info. n/t

[Lizzie Poppet]

44. +1 for "tux return!"

[Triana]

38. I hear some are making a big issue of this. The man doesn't own a tux.

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]

50. My son is going to the prom. He doesn't own a tux. The dress is a tux. We will rent a tux.

[cherokeeprogressive]

58. This wasn't a prom. It was the elites patting each other on the back.

It was a slice of bread for the Proles, and a circus for those that matter.

[seabeyond]

59. It wasn't a prom? No shit?

[cherokeeprogressive]

63. No shit.

[Luminous Animal]

67. You are aware that many other men did not wear a tux to the event, aren't you?

The absolutely gorgeous Bakari Sellers

:large

[redwitch]

51. He would look great in a tux.

I think all men do.

[SidDithers]

43. Yeah! Way to go Bernie!!...

Stick it to the MAN! Show those oligarch rulers you won't be compromised by wearing a tuxedo!!

Sid

[Jitter65]

47. he is making a faux statement. The con cntinues. nt

[KingFlorez]

52. Who cares?

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]

57. Let us pause for a moment

While we consider the furor that invariably follows any hint of comment on clinton's clothing or appearance

[Blue_In_AK]

61. I believe this is what he was wearing at an earlier campaign event.

Maybe he didn't have time to change clothes. And who cares, anyway?

[kgnu_fan]

62. Good for you, Bernie!

[left-of-center2012]

64. The Sanders look like folks who you can trust

The Sanders look like folks who you can trust



On the other hand:

[CorkySt.Clair]

68. Those are inaugural ball photos

Something Bernie will never have to worry about dressing up for.

[polly7]

65. Oh dear god ........ can anyone imagine the uproar if he'd worn a tux?

'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]

66. Considering the stupid uproar made over champagne glasses late last year...

I'm not surprised to see more "image" garbage here from folks.

[polly7]

69. I missed that. Hope there wasn't a huge scandal over glasses though.

That would be just strange.

[Blue_Adept]

70. It was crazy

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]

71. Here's the hilarity if you're curious

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251947481

[polly7]

73. Thank you. I'll go read:). nt.

[Warren DeMontague]

72. Why are we policing the outfit of a Presidential candidate?

If he was a woman, would we be talking about his clothes?

I think not!

[nadinbrzezinski]

74. Who the hell cares about an inside the beltway party?

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...