When I returned from Hawaii in 93 and started in earnest to watch the news and politics, one of the first things I noticed was the Dems on television always seemed shabby. After awhile, 9 times out of 10, without hearing what was said, you could spot a Republican over a Dem. The Republicans was and still are, seem to take better care of themselves and care about their appearance. The females have better clothes, better hair, better makeup. The men have better suits, snappy ties, better combed hair, etc. The woman above states she has not worn makeup since she was 21. I wonder if part of the Dem mindset is to look shabby?
I don't think they have a desire to look shabby so much as they have a low self-esteem.
Not every Democrat is shabby, though. I have seen some well-dressed, nice looking Democrats. They are a minority.
And not every Republican is well-dressed. But at least they take the time to look good on TV.
Most of the time listen to FOX, rather than actually watch it. Generally speaking the whiny, through the nose speakers are liberals. My theory is that they think a nasel voice sounds more sincere.
I would characterize this method of settling disputes as being 'out of the mainstream'.