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leftieNanner

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1. I'm a bit of a traditionalist

Thu Sep 21, 2023, 11:57 PM

Sep 2023

I like the professional dress code.

Don't think Senators should be able to wear gym clothes or other casual wear in the Capital.

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Manchin circulates proposal to reverse Schumer on dress code [View all] Polybius Sep 2023 OP

I'm a bit of a traditionalist leftieNanner Sep 2023 #1

When people act in a professional manner Hope22 Sep 2023 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #7

Of course not leftieNanner Sep 2023 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #12

No one has to wear a $2000 suit. But looking slovenly shouldn't be allowed. oldsoftie Sep 2023 #22

Agree! Tumbulu Sep 2023 #24

Exactly PatSeg Sep 2023 #32

No, eff that! Seeking Serenity Sep 2023 #54

Yes, I don't intend to behave like republicans PatSeg Sep 2023 #59

"They are the ones who believe in two sets of rules - one for them and another for Democrats." Seeking Serenity Sep 2023 #60

I have mixed feelings about that PatSeg Sep 2023 #61

Absolutely BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #33

Thank you for helping keep Oz OUT! oldsoftie Sep 2023 #47

Please don't attack the poster for merely having a differing opinion. hlthe2b Sep 2023 #25

Then maybe they can explain how sybylla Sep 2023 #41

They "honor" their demigod ExWhoDoesntCare Sep 2023 #50

I agree, and I don't like the personal attacks marybourg Sep 2023 #15

I agree with you PatSeg Sep 2023 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #10

Quit attacking me. leftieNanner Sep 2023 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #13

This is becoming abusive to that other poster with whom you disagree. Please stop. hlthe2b Sep 2023 #26

Schumer handed the Republicans a club... Grins Sep 2023 #44

I don't understand why Schumer did this in the first place. Novara Sep 2023 #62

Funny, all of the criminal I see in court are wearing suits Miguelito Loveless Sep 2023 #52

Totally agreed. Nixie Sep 2023 #66

Fetterman may well have a stroke-related disability in dressing himself too. summer_in_TX Sep 2023 #69

This I can accept and it makes sense leftieNanner Sep 2023 #70

Priorities. Good to see they're getting something done. 😠 Deuxcents Sep 2023 #2

I wouldn't mind seeing Gym Jordan in a jacket. elias7 Sep 2023 #3

I don't give a shit whether Gym Jordan wears a jacket, or not--- DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #8

I wouldn't mind seeing Gym Jordan in--- DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #14

Very petty, "little joe", very petty.... DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #5

Isn't he thou...you can put J manchin in a suit, but he's still trying to stab President Biden in PortTack Sep 2023 #16

sorry, double post, software failure... DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #6

Isn't West Virginia really poor ? JI7 Sep 2023 #17

And Manchin is killing them Botany Sep 2023 #19

hmmm.....maybe.... Think. Again. Sep 2023 #18

Dunno. Teachers didn't become less effective in the classroom no_hypocrisy Sep 2023 #20

Let's bring back the women wearing gloves while we're at it. SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #28

Sinema already lowered the standards for dress. Earth-shine Sep 2023 #21

And was roundly criticized here for doing so... onenote Sep 2023 #29

Dick Durbin isn't a fan of scrapping the dress code either: Jose Garcia Sep 2023 #23

C'mon Manchin, put on your yacht shoes and get over it SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #27

I voted for Fetterman ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Sep 2023 #30

Same here in Pitt BlueIn_W_Pa Sep 2023 #34

He may have known about the dress code at the time mentalsolstice Sep 2023 #37

This is America. Rather than doing the people's business, rethugs go after dress codes. cayugafalls Sep 2023 #35

"Rather than doing the people's business, rethugs go after dress codes" Polybius Sep 2023 #43

Who made wearing a suit Gods chosen wrap? Why not a dress? yaesu Sep 2023 #36

Obsessing over dress codes is the most Boomer thing imaginable. yardwork Sep 2023 #38

Oh, c'mon Senator Manchin wendyb-NC Sep 2023 #39

Centrist ManChin? Dress codes? Talk to me after the scumbags in Congress who supported a violent NoMoreRepugs Sep 2023 #40

One black ball and you're out of the club, Mr. Manchin. Kid Berwyn Sep 2023 #42

What a hideous thing mahina Sep 2023 #58

If Manchin is so worried about "tradition", then why isn't he wearing a powdered wig and leggings? Crowman2009 Sep 2023 #45

I really admire Sen. Fetterman Bayard Sep 2023 #46

Nothing JF does or does not wear is nearly as offensive as manchin's turncoat behavior. Magoo48 Sep 2023 #48

AMEN! DemocraticPatriot Sep 2023 #53

Need photoshops of Manchin in different attire. LiberalFighter Sep 2023 #49

Manchin seems more of a conservative Dem to me Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #51

I wish none of them were in office anymore. Crowman2009 Sep 2023 #56

👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #57

Business casual Sgent Sep 2023 #55

sounds good to me Redleg Sep 2023 #74

Take a break, Joe. tavernier Sep 2023 #63

Manchin Fiddles, Fresh Water Falling Sep 2023 #64

Exactly! oasis Sep 2023 #68

This isn't worth replying too. sellitman Sep 2023 #65

As a stroke victim, it may well be that Fetterman is left with problems dressing himself. summer_in_TX Sep 2023 #67

I agree to appropriate accommodations ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Sep 2023 #71

He is so large any suits must be custom made, I read somewhere. summer_in_TX Sep 2023 #72

I believe a more relaxed dress code would be appropriate Redleg Sep 2023 #73