Pantsuit Nation, the giant, secret Hillary Facebook group, explained [View all]

[KamaAina]

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/11/7/13546830/pantsuit-nation-hillary-clinton-election-secret-private-facebook-group

A private Facebook group created a little over two weeks is rallying its more than 1.3 million members to wear the Democratic presidential candidate’ signature look — a pantsuit — on Election Day....

Now that its membership has ballooned, the community has evolved from a place to coordinate Election Day attire into a place where members (of all genders and political parties, according to founder Libby Chamberlain) not only rave about their chosen candidate, but also provide moral support each to other in the face of what many feel is a hugely stressful run-up to voting day.

“We share stories about our grandparents, our children, and our families,” Chamberlain said. “We support each other during this highly contentious election season and have created a refuge from the vitriol that is sweeping the nation.” Administrators encourage members to adhere to the “go high” mantra made famous by first lady Michelle Obama, and so far, she says, “the response has been astounding.”...

The result is exactly the social media community that many Clinton supporters say they have been craving. In the thousands of posts and comments in the group, members rave not only about their enthusiasm for her, but about being inspired by the community, and finally having a place to post where they won’t have to debate or be harassed or criticized by friends and family.

No pantsuit for my male self, obviously . Besides, I already voted. But I am loving the female-to-male ratio in there! Kathy Valentine from the GoGo's popped in yesterday!! Too bad the threads get so long so fast I can't keep track of them.