John Fetterman comes to Washington

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Allison Pecorin @AllisonMPecorin

Pennsylvania Senator-Elect John Fetterman has arrived at the Capitol for new member orientation wearing a suit and tie.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. K&R

[Diamond_Dog]

2. He's a very impressive individual!

I’m so jealous. Ohio is stuck with the fake hillbilly.

[jonstl08]

6. Worse in Missouri

Missouri is stuck with insurrectionist Hawley and lawsuit happy Schmitt

[uponit7771]

96. +1,

[mopinko]

14. he looks downright terrifying in that suit!

i do not want to see that walking down the hallway in my direction unless he's smiling.

[BonnieJW]

36. Thank God

He didn't show up in a hoodie. Yes, I know, a lot of people will think this is petty, but the way you dress shows respect for the people and place. None of us think much of Gym Jordan showing up every day in shirt sleeves and he does that as a sign of disrespect. It would have been nice if John had buttoned his collar, but baby steps.

[mopinko]

50. i knew he would. he's worn suits b4.

[NewLarry]

84. baby steps, indeed

I thought maybe I was the only one who noticed the collar button. He's still rocks the suit, though.

[Butterflylady]

97. Oh for crying out loud,

Did you really think he was going to show up in a hoodie and shorts. Give the man some credit, he knows the difference between campaigning and working in the US senate. He looks fabulous. So proud of the people in my state that elected this man.

[soldierant]

89. He was wearing a smile in one of the photos.

And a very nice one indeed.

[TxGuitar]

16. Texas wins in the 'stuck with' category

Ted Cruz----

[berniesandersmittens]

45. Arkansas....

Tom Cotton, Sarah Sanders, Leslie Rutledge....


I think we out-texased you

[calimary]

49. My deepest sympathy.

[onetexan]

58. Not sure about that. We got homegrown crazies Abbott, Paxton, Cornyn & Patrick

& a whole buncha other RW nuttahs we have to contend with whose takong the state to hell.

[docgee]

51. Rubio anyone?

[PlutosHeart]

62. He is impressive!

Universe bless and keep him well. Am so happy he won!

[Sogo]

67. Iowa is stuck with older-than-dirt Grassley

and quick,-give-me some-talking-points-or-I-won't-know-what-to-say Earnst.

[Ferrets are Cool]

87. We have a failed football coach

[RKP5637]

3. K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[dutch777]

4. That's a pretty exclusive club...glad he is trying to fit in

I am pretty sure Big John won't forget his roots...or completely lose the hoodie! We in PA are very fortunate to have him and I hope his health continues to improve.

[debm55]

28. You are so right about that. He cuts a very impressive figure. He will improve. John's a fighter.

[onetexan]

59. I dont want him to lose the hoodie, maybe the shorts

When he's not campaigning

[Lovie777]

5. He's got on a suit! .....

looking good

[lapfog_1]

7. I hope he keeps the suit.

I think the Senate deserves a bit of decorum. Kirsten is enough for the inappropriate clothing brigade.

(I know, I am a hypocrite because I never wear anything other than jeans and pull over shirt to work... that is when I used to go to the office... now its sweat pants and a T-shirt... and I never turn my camera on)

[blogslug]

9. He's almost 7ft tall

It's not easy finding clothes, much less suits when someone is that tall.

[mopinko]

13. meh. not that hard any more.

i was looking at tuxes for women a while back. several sites where you can take a pic and get a custom anything. takes a few weeks. i looked at a tux that was about $300 w the extras i wanted.
been available for menswear for quite a while now.

[GoCubsGo]

37. Yup, a lot of pro athletes wear custom suits.

The off the rack stuff doesn't usually fit most of them. A lot of basketball players, and some football and hockey players are almost as tall as he is. They also tend to have bigger muscles in certain places, depending on their sport, which exacerbates the situation. I'm sure some of the local pro athletes can give Senator-elect Fetterman some tips on where to find a good tailor, should he decide to expand his wardrobe.

[treestar]

64. good, maybe he won't be able to find a tan one!

[soldierant]

90. Or shirts with big nough collar, perhaps.

[calimary]

54. Maybe so, but I bet if you just got elected to the United States Senate,

you would know how to dress appropriately and you’d look terrific. You’d look like you fit in. It’s a “credibility costume” and vivid visual messaging. And possibly a wee bit disarming when dealing with the enemy. Fucks with their earlier presumptions. That can help unsettle then and knock them off their guard (and their game). It’s a visual signal that you don’t fit their misbegotten assumptions, and they MAY have to reassess. “Uh … gee, is this the same guy? The ‘hoodie’ guy? How come he looks pretty serious all of a sudden? How’d THAT happen?”

Visual messaging. It telegraphs “I’m here, too. I’m SUPPOSED TO be here, too. I’m an equal here, whether you like it or not.” Really can leave them befuddled and not sure how to react.

Destabilize the enemy.

[niyad]

8. Of course he was dressed appropriately.

[2naSalit]

10. He knows how to dress.

Anyone who thinks he's interested in out-doing jungle-gym jordan when it comes to inappropriate dress in the halls of the Senate has been too hypnotized by MSM hype.

[Diamond_Dog]

52. The only time I want to see Jordan in a suit

is at a funeral. His own.

[calimary]

55. And that'll probably be the only time you'd see that.

[Diamond_Dog]

56. Works for me!

[2naSalit]

69. +1

[A HERETIC I AM]

33. He needs to keep that top button buttoned!

If you’re wearing a suit, wear the suit. Keep your top shirt collar button fastened and NEVER loosen your tie. If you’re going to loosen it, take it off. Never allow yourself to be photographed looking sloppy.

The Gym Jordan look is gauche, pedestrian and unprofessional.

I’m so very glad to see John on Capitol Hill.

[IronLionZion]

40. I hate that top shirt button so much

even when it fits correctly, it gets uncomfortable real quick around the neck as the day goes on. It's a problem for big dudes with thick necks.

[Tanuki]

44. They make elastic button extenders that supposedly aren't visible under a necktie.

https://www.amazon.com/Collar-Buttons-Extenders-Elastic-Extender/dp/B083SJZSRV/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=Dress+Shirt+Neck+Extender&qid=1668530878&sr=8-16

[Diamond_Dog]

53. You big guys, I get it

We women feel the same way about a dress and heels.

[ggma]

74. I was thinking

it might be a comfort issue. He is still recovering.

gg

[Demsrule86]

34. He dressed like that when he presided over the PA legislator. And I am lookin forward to

to John in the Senate. He is a force of nature...he was kicked out of the legislature on a regular basis for his blunt speech and habit of yelling at the GOP.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

11. I could see him being video'd as he's led his new office ...

and then making a show of hanging up a hoodie on the coat rack, first thing he does.

That would be pretty classic.

[woodsprite]

12. Even if he never put it on in the Senate, it would be a great reminder to all

of where he came from and who he represents.

So happy he won!!! As a neighbor to PA, I was rooting for him, and donating

[irisblue]

21. May it so, amen.

[debm55]

29. agree

[debm55]

43. I like that idea, Hugh

[IronLionZion]

15. Suit looks good on the big dude

maybe people will take him more seriously. I think he's be an excellent senator and reliable liberal vote.

[Demsrule86]

38. People who didn't take him seriously in the past had a habit of regretting it...starting with

Wolf's former Lieutenant-Governor whom Fetterman defeated. Consider, the legislature went blue this year. GOP types faced criticism for their behavior: which was broadcast by Fetterman. :hi

[Deep State Witch]

17. Wow

Does he look uncomfortable!

[JohnnyRingo]

18. Now he's the Gentleman From Pennsylvania.

Presto Change-o it's Mr Fetterman now, but he'll always be the working class fighter for the average Joe.

Welcome to the Office.

[FloridaBlues]

19. Looking good Senator.

[AllaN01Bear]

20. i think he looks very handsome .

[Sucha NastyWoman]

22. I like the hoodies and the suit.

People are always more interesting than the stereotypes we put on them.

[peggysue2]

23. There you go! In a suit and blue tie.

Go for it, Big John. Pennsylvania is behind you, all the way!

[patphil]

24. Yeah, he kinda has to. Hoodie ok for home, but to be taken seriously at work needs a suit and tie.

Looks good on him. But then so does the hoodie.

[JI7]

25. He looks good in a suit

[Wounded Bear]

26. Rules is rules...

[malthaussen]

82. When I was in Jr High, I protested against dress codes...

... still don't like 'em. Yeah, I'm familiar with the arguments in favor, and I think they're bull.

-- Mal

[Wingus Dingus]

27. Love the awkward half-smile, too.

Lookin' good, John!

[ancianita]

30. The Democrats' working class hero. That's something to be.

[kwolf68]

31. MY

Senator. Grats Sir and best of luck.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. What a happy moment for all of us, especially Senator-elect Fetterman!

He looks great.

He is going to be one hell of a Senator!

[Hekate]

35. He cleans up pretty good, as the saying goes. I'm very glad to see him there!

[debm55]

39. Does anyone know if John is going to move his family down to the DC area?

[elleng]

91. No idea, but 3 'young' kids, not the easiest thing.

240 miles from Braddock.

I do think they'll miss eachother, but as Gisele appears to be very capable, I suspect they'll handle it well.

[JudyM]

41. Great to see this pic. Hope and change. Looking forward to clips of him speaking in committee

hearings.

[Walleye]

42. Looking good.At least he's not too much of a cheapskate to hire a tailor like some on the other sid

[Jilly_in_VA]

46. The GENTLEMAN from Pennsylvania

is looking damn good. I can't wait to see him go toe to toe with Cancun Cruz, who he towers over. Or Hee-Hawley. Ha!

[treestar]

66. lol Hee-Hawley

seeing Hee-Hawley run from him!

[RockCreek]

47. I'd like to see him add a removable hoodie to the outfit:)

Velcro attachment to underside of suit neck (so not visible when not wearing it). Then, he'd be able to add and remove as he prefers. Hoodies are comfortable. An easy way to put on a nice jersey hood when in the privacy of his own office.

[johnp3907]

48. Tom Wolf took him shopping.

https://m.

&t=0h1m21s

[sprinkleeninow]

92. Izzat Boscov's? I love Boscov's! Bought much from them outfitting our new home in '16.

[Joinfortmill]

57. Dude looks good in a suit.

[DENVERPOPS]

60. You know what would look awesome?

A video clip of him walking up to Jordan, getting real close, and him looking down at Jordan......Maybe one of him doing that, taking off his Jacket and rolling up his sleeves and looking down at Jordan, signifying "you want a fight, count me in"......LOL Jordan would look like the puny little worm he is, next to Fetterman......

[treestar]

65. It is going to be fun to see him next to

some of the worst R Senators, so they will look puny.

[Deminpenn]

61. Even before his stroke, Fetterman lost a lot

if weight. Iirc, he was over 400lbs, although that's less noticeable on a 6'8" frame. It looks like he's lost more weight since the stroke. He probably needs a couple new suits and some new shirts once he's at his ideal weight.

There was never a question that Fetterman would wear a suit and tie as required.

[Kennah]

63. Looks like Jawn, but I don't see shorts or hoodie. This is sus.

[Raine]

68. He looks great in a suit 👍 he should wear them

more often!

[demmiblue]

70. John and Gisele

Link to tweet

[IcyPeas]

71. lol at one of the comments: finally we're talking about what a man is wearing instead of a woman.

[Celerity]

78. +1000

[republianmushroom]

72. I like it

Go John

[SallyHemmings]

73. That's my Senator!

A welcome change from Toomey!

[bagimin]

75. He's huge! n/t

[Niagara]

76. John Fetterman looks amazing.

[DFW]

77. Nice. Now find him a tailor who can make a suit that fits better than a potato sack.

By comparison, that suit makes Lurch look elegant. Surely someone in DC or PA knows a tailor who is not legally blind?

[Celerity]

79. +1000

[Ligyron]

81. I told him he could borrow it.

But must bring it back dry cleaned.

[Meowmee]

83. Yay!

Thank goodness he won and well deserved. I personally think how people vote and their character is more important than how they dress 😀

[electric_blue68]

85. Congrats! Welcome! BUT where are the Masks?!

[Skittles]

86. he is incredibly cool

[BigmanPigman]

88. I love the OP title

Film fan here. He looks about as fresh and uncomfortable in a suit as James Stewart did.

[onetexan]

93. LOL this reminds me of 'Mr Smith Goes to Washington'

hopefully Fetterman will have better luck than Mr Smith

[Hermit-The-Prog]

94. The Senator-elect from Pennsylvania is looking large.

[BumRushDaShow]

95. Two new Senators

John Fertterman from PA and Peter Welch from VT (with Chuck Schumer sandwiched in between )!



PA's 2 DEMOCRATIC Senators -

[FakeNoose]

98. K & R for Big John

Good luck, my man! Do us proud in Washington!

[Butterflylady]

99. Would love to see him next to Rubio!!!

[The Jungle 1]

100. I think he should pull the hoodie over the suit.

That would be perfect.

[MissMillie]

101. The RWNJs are so full of sour grapes

That the comment they had to make about Senator-elect Fetterman is that he looks terrible in his suit.