2016 Postmortem

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5. He doesn't own a tux

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #3)

Sun May 1, 2016, 07:58 AM

May 2016

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

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Sanders skips the tux at WHCD [View all] left-of-center2012 May 2016 OP

Image is important to many people. Nt NCTraveler May 2016 #1

Image is important to 1% of the people. bahrbearian May 2016 #13

I strongly disagree as does the rest of society. Nt NCTraveler May 2016 #32

The "rest" of the country excepting me. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #53

You think image is important to only one percent of the people? NCTraveler May 2016 #55

I think it's more important to the 1% than it is to most others. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #56

I agree with your subject line. Nt NCTraveler May 2016 #60

And that's why Sanders won't release his taxes. KittyWampus May 2016 #36

Perfectly fine image to me --- at least he didn't show up in jeans and a sweater Armstead May 2016 #14

You mean like this guy? sufrommich May 2016 #18

More like this guy Armstead May 2016 #21

I one hundred percent agree. NCTraveler May 2016 #35

Yes. I'm sure the voters really give a shit that Bernie didn't wear a tux. HERVEPA May 2016 #40

I see an image and a statement. Context. eom PufPuf23 May 2016 #42

That is what people are attempting make with their image. NCTraveler May 2016 #45

Just like the fake shows of legitimacy every government and religion does to control the masses. TheBlackAdder May 2016 #48

Integrity trumps Image Jackilope May 2016 #54

When I really want to dress up fancy, I wear a suit and tie. stone space May 2016 #2

He sometimes seems to be trying too hard. madaboutharry May 2016 #3

Unlike Hillary. The jokes about her were spot on. Vinca May 2016 #4

Vinca: I feel obliged to point out that Bernie is perhaps even more hilariously off-beat than she. BirdieSanders May 2016 #7

The difference is Bernie does it as comedy; Hillary is dead serious. Vinca May 2016 #10

... BirdieSanders May 2016 #12

He doesn't own a tux left-of-center2012 May 2016 #5

++++++++++++ newfie11 May 2016 #6

Oh, for fuck's sake - if he had worn a tux, some here would be maundering and yammering on about djean111 May 2016 #9

Yep. Their two-headed coin is just about worn smooth. It's pathetic and transparent. GoneFishin May 2016 #37

It seems that way to me, as well. Arkansas Granny May 2016 #11

Look at ME...! I'm so "people-y" that I refuse to rent a tux for the evening. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #16

Uh huh Armstead May 2016 #22

How is not putting on a monkey suit trying too hard? Armstead May 2016 #15

Wearing a suit instead of a tux (which a whole lot sufrommich May 2016 #17

"Man of the People" shows off his street cred. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #19

It's what politicians do. Sanders is no different.nt sufrommich May 2016 #20

But, but, even after 35 years as an elected office-bearer, he's not REALLY a politician... Surya Gayatri May 2016 #23

He's totally a politician and is seeking power and influence Armstead May 2016 #25

Well, now, there's an admission. I agree. This whole campaign run Surya Gayatri May 2016 #27

No -- Jim Webb's campaign ws one large ego trip Armstead May 2016 #31

exactly -- i work with ppeople who do this stuff obamanut2012 May 2016 #28

I would rather wear a nice Male Kimono. PyaarRevolution May 2016 #41

He can be admired for his street creds, but Hillary is not permitted the women's card Sheepshank May 2016 #33

Yah, he's not a natural, comfortable person like Her. FlatBaroque May 2016 #29

I approve this message! yourpaljoey May 2016 #8

They look good. bigwillq May 2016 #24

I agree. Barack_America May 2016 #30

and Hillary supporters demanding they see Bernie's boring tax returns is B Calm May 2016 #26

It's hypocritical, to say the least Triana May 2016 #39

It's public information as part of his Senate disclosure form. byyiminy May 2016 #46

The couple made a hell of a lot more than me, paid significantly less than me in taxes, seabeyond May 2016 #49

He should have rented one...then he could easily share his "tux return" info. n/t CincyDem May 2016 #34

+1 for "tux return!" Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #44

I hear some are making a big issue of this. The man doesn't own a tux. Triana May 2016 #38

My son is going to the prom. He doesn't own a tux. The dress is a tux. We will rent a tux. seabeyond May 2016 #50

This wasn't a prom. It was the elites patting each other on the back. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #58

It wasn't a prom? No shit? seabeyond May 2016 #59

No shit. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #63

You are aware that many other men did not wear a tux to the event, aren't you? Luminous Animal May 2016 #67

He would look great in a tux. redwitch May 2016 #51

Yeah! Way to go Bernie!!... SidDithers May 2016 #43

he is making a faux statement. The con cntinues. nt Jitter65 May 2016 #47

Who cares? KingFlorez May 2016 #52

Let us pause for a moment mooseprime May 2016 #57

I believe this is what he was wearing at an earlier campaign event. Blue_In_AK May 2016 #61

Good for you, Bernie! kgnu_fan May 2016 #62

The Sanders look like folks who you can trust left-of-center2012 May 2016 #64

Those are inaugural ball photos CorkySt.Clair May 2016 #68

Oh dear god ........ can anyone imagine the uproar if he'd worn a tux? polly7 May 2016 #65

Considering the stupid uproar made over champagne glasses late last year... Blue_Adept May 2016 #66

I missed that. Hope there wasn't a huge scandal over glasses though. polly7 May 2016 #69

It was crazy Blue_Adept May 2016 #70

Here's the hilarity if you're curious Blue_Adept May 2016 #71

Thank you. I'll go read:). nt. polly7 May 2016 #73

Why are we policing the outfit of a Presidential candidate? Warren DeMontague May 2016 #72

Who the hell cares about an inside the beltway party? nadinbrzezinski May 2016 #74