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awesomerwb1

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12. Is he able to dress himself?

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Mon Oct 2, 2023, 05:14 PM

Oct 2023

If the answer is yes, then he should follow whatever dress code the Senate has.

Would you feel the same way if Grassley, or Ted Cruz showed up in shorts and flip flops?

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John Fetterman can wear whatever he wants ..... he has earned it [View all] Botany Oct 2023 OP

Agree claudette Oct 2023 #1

Define inthewind21 Oct 2023 #2

He's a Senator for gawds sake, dress like one and not a bum, c'mon. Might be a nice guy and all SheilaAnn Oct 2023 #3

Yes inthewind21 Oct 2023 #4

Yes the Senate sets their own dress code SickOfTheOnePct Oct 2023 #7

The Senate decided it wasnt appropriate to go out on the floor in hoodies & shorts. nt Raine Oct 2023 #11

Looks good to me. Botany Oct 2023 #5

That setting is not claudette Oct 2023 #8

agreed Skittles Oct 2023 #10

Appropriate claudette Oct 2023 #6

No inthewind21 Oct 2023 #9

Sorry but it be so Raine Oct 2023 #22

Well he's my Senator and I approve of what he wears. Butterflylady Oct 2023 #18

I agree with you. How many times have people here criticized Gym Jordan for not wearing a coat? Escurumbele Oct 2023 #25

Is he able to dress himself? awesomerwb1 Oct 2023 #12

Exactly! He is beloved, therefore it's ok. Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2023 #20

I agree with you, my dear Botany! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #13

+1 canetoad Oct 2023 #28

Thanks, my dear canetoad! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2023 #29

I have a problem with guys in suits that Emile Oct 2023 #14

+ agree. dress suits don't make you one who can govern. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2023 #15

I have no problem at all with what John Fetterman chooses to wear. I don't have a japple Oct 2023 #16

Suits Overated damifino10 Oct 2023 #17

I'm from PA and LOVE John and am proud to have him representing PA in the Senate... SaveOurDemocracy Oct 2023 #19

+1 Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2023 #21

Oh PLEASE! Jean Genie Oct 2023 #23

Being a good man doesn't give you a pass on decorum. oldsoftie Oct 2023 #24

I'm kinda hoping he has some really rad suits made. littlemissmartypants Oct 2023 #26

Yes, indeed dlk Oct 2023 #27

He's earned job that calls for a suit on the Senate floor SYFROYH Oct 2023 #30

I think ForgedCrank Oct 2023 #31

I don't like dressing up for work either, but... LudwigPastorius Oct 2023 #32