[Humidston]

Last year, he [Bush]told Rep. Jim Ramstad (R) of Minnesota during a meeting at the White House that he “should see my tailor, who works around the corner.” Ramstad did and bought a dark blue cashmere suit, which drew compliments from colleagues on the House floor.

Pardon my asking, but how in the heck can representatives manage to afford a $2000-$3000 suit on their salaries??? Someone in the know once told me it's all a question of POWER in DC and I'm beginning to believe him.

[sine_nomine]

Wake up and smell the coffee. Some years ago it was calculated that the salary and BENEFITS of an average Congressman was worth $1 million per year. The salary itself is pretty hefty but the benefits are incredible. No one gets similar benefits in industry.

[skr]

I'm not overly concerned about a representative investing in one very expensive suit, but a closet-full would definitely be a problem.

[Middle Aged White Male]

Well, I'd like to believe that he has a day job instead of being a career politician...

[breakem]

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