The Sartorial Senator

Lock and Load-- Virginia Style

Neophyte Senator Jim Webb got into some hot water recently when one of his aides was caught bringing a loaded gun into a Senate Office Building.  Things only got worse when it appeared the gun likely belonged to Senator Webb himself.  Now things are in full spin cycle as Webb tries to turn this gaffe into a political message.  Speaking about the importance of the second amendment, the Virginia Democrat said, "I believe that wherever you see laws that allow people to carry (weapons), generally the violence goes down." 

Virginia really produces some top-notch politicians, don't they? First we get George Allen and his well oiled campaign.  Now we have Yosemite Sam over here trying to bring guns to committee hearings.  But I have to say, I like this tougher image that the Democrats are adopting.  Hopefully Webb will pistol-whip Joe Lieberman next time he threatens to switch his allegiances.

Obey Your Master

Last week Democratic Wisconsin Representative David Obey made news with an ugly exchange caught on tape with members of his own party.  When confronted on the issue of troop funding in Iraq he referred to his inquisitors as "idiot liberals" and suggested they were "smoking something illegal."  Way to play to the base Dave!
At least Obey has been consistent on his denouncement of the war.  And he blames the recent outburst on shared frustrations over our current quagmire in Iraq.  Nonetheless, when you start calling your constituents names it's a pretty good sign of slightly elevated stress levels.  It's about time David Obey opt for a Tommy Bahama shirt and Speedo because the man is in need of serious vacation.  Or perhaps he should take his own advice and relax with a nice baggy of "something illegal"

John McCain Goes Soft

Once a valiant crusader against lobbyists and "soft money", Senator John McCain has apparently flip-flopped on the issue of campaign finance reform.  According to the Washington Post, McCain plans to accept the aid of 527 groups (something he formerly wrote a bill to outlaw) and has enlisted the help of several former Bush fund raisers, including  a Mr. A. Jerrold Perenchio (A man McCain was involved in suing).  It should come as no surprise to see McCain, like his fellow Scotsman McDuck, swimming with drunken glee in a giant gold "money bin."  The man clearly sold his soul a long time ago.
However, I would suggest that McCain lose the pinstripe suit.  it makes him look like a 1920's gangster, something he may want to avoid in the upcoming election.  And Jack Abramoff can tell you what happens to people who get too involved with money in politics and dress like gangsters....

So Fresh and So Clean!!!

Although Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) hasn't been knocking down headlines of late, I decided to offer a shout out to the Michigan Senator for (in my humble opinion) attempting to most embody the image of our founding fathers.  Here is a Black History Month salute to you for keeping it fresh and choosing to style yourself after some old white slave holders!

Twins for a Day

Nancy Pelosi and Condoleeza Rice both had busy weeks.  Apparently, the gray suit, black blouse, oversized necklace is the thing to wear when talking about the troop surge in Iraq.  Both are obviously so serious about the issue that they won't even add color to their outfits.  I do like the fact that neither of these ladies seem to hold back when it comes to shoulder pads.  At least Pelosi has made things interesting by wearing the detached testicles of her castrated political foes around her neck.