I’m not a fan of Kristen Sinema—the Democratic Senator from Arizona who skews more to the right than the left. She’s a DINO—Democrat In Name Only, like West Virginia’s Joe Manchin.
On Tuesday night, Sinema wore a bright yellow dress to the State of the Union address. It’s a dress I wouldn’t have worn, but she did and has been attacked by Democratic pundits for her choice.
That infuriates me.
Men in her position basically have two choices: a blue suit or a black suit and a tie that says “I’m in charge or send more money.” Whereas for women there awaits a minefield. Too colorful? You’re an attention whore. Too bland? You’re outdated, boring.
Attack Sinema all day long for abandoning her constituents in favor of accepting money from conservative special interest groups, but ignore what she’s wearing, That shouldn’t matter at all.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
You are right – it shouldn’t matter at all! Not knowing the politics (being Canadian), I watched a little and noticed what people were wearing though – I wondered about what everyone was wearing and whether it had a meaning!
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Sometimes the GOP folks will wear red and the Dems, blue. Notably for men in their ties. The women’s dresses are generally sedate. I’m someone who never seems to have the right dress for the right occasion, so maybe that’s why this hit criticism of Sinema hit me wrong.
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I think she looked ridiculous (I’m allowed an opinion, not that she gives a hoot what I think) but, I agree with you, there are plenty of way more substitutive things to talk about. I haven’t seen any serious journalists say anything, mostly just second- and third-tier rags.
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Is it normal for people to dress up for it?
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WHAT???
I know some reps like to dress in similar color themes as a group msg. Unless her yellow represented something offensive, this is stupid!!
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It wasn’t a pretty dress, nor was it stylish. But, it was her choice and she’s a member of Congress, not a beauty contestant.
I remember Hillary Clinton being roasted for wearing pantsuits. Perfectly nice ones. Nothing will make some of these people happy until woman are safely back in the kitchen.
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I know the GOP feel a need to complain. I guess when they’re down to clothing it’s a good thing.
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But it was Democratic pundits attacking Sinema’s dress. I know she’s been awful on close votes—but that should be their focus, not her dress.
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Really??? Well I hate that!!
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Amen.
We had our very first female Prime Minister a few years back, and she was criticised for everything from the size of her bottom to the length of her ear lobes!!!! The men in suits weren’t long in getting rid of that upstart. I often wondered what good changes she might have brought about if the media had concentrated on what she was saying, not her apppearance.
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I remember reading some of the comments made about her. Keeping a woman “in her place” seems to be very important to society.
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I haven’t seen the dress but your principles are good
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It’s certainly stood out!
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It’s always like that
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And it infuriates me! I don’t care for her politics, but her dress has nothing to do with that.
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So not surprised by this. The good old boys club reigns supreme, as do those who support the concept by thinking marginalizing women is appropriate and funny.
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It’s discouraging.
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