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Bizarre Hats and Outfits at the Democratic Convention

Wednesday August 27, 2008

If the Democrats are trying to relate to ordinary Americans, perhaps outfits like these aren't the answer. Still, silly campaign apparel is a political convention tradition. Next week, Republicans will unpack their political trunks (and other elephant attire) at their own convention.

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August 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm
(1) NSGill says:

She has beautiful little teeth, but how can she see anything?

August 28, 2008 at 8:29 pm
(2) Buck Wolf says:

Isn’t blindness an asset in politics?

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