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In reply to the discussion: Why are so many Republicans in shirtsleeves without their jackets on? [View all]brush
(53,767 posts)28. It also supposed to signify they're rolling up their sleeves and getting to work.
It an old campaign tactic.
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It also supposed to signify they're rolling up their sleeves and getting to work.
brush
Feb 2019
#28
My first thought was that they want to look tough and intimidating. Of course, the reality
cornball 24
Feb 2019
#9
Dressing down suggests the hearing is not important, official, significant or deserving of respect.
LonePirate
Feb 2019
#13
Oh, they rolled up their sleves to do the work of and for the American people.....
a kennedy
Feb 2019
#16
That can be said about a lot of things, yet they are woven in the social fabric.
Blue_true
Feb 2019
#33
I wear a suit & tie nearly every day. It's a sign of respect to your colleagues, peers, and
Progressive Law
Feb 2019
#37
I'm saying it is a sign of respect to the people who don't hold the same views about
Progressive Law
Feb 2019
#39
That's why I said that wearing business attire shows you have respect for them.
Progressive Law
Feb 2019
#42