{"id":2038959,"date":"2023-09-20T15:37:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-washington-post-pans-new-fetterman-rule-for-senate-dress\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T15:43:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:43:35","slug":"the-washington-post-pans-new-fetterman-rule-for-senate-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-washington-post-pans-new-fetterman-rule-for-senate-dress\/","title":{"rendered":"The Washington Post criticizes Senate Dress with &#8216;Fetterman Rule&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-washington-post-pans-new-fetterman-rule-for-senate-dress%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2038959&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Leading\u200b Newspaper \u200dCriticizes Senate&#8217;s New Dress Code<\/h2>\n<p>The Washington Post, \u200cone of the top\u2062 Left-leaning newspapers in\u200c the U.S., strongly\u200d condemned the Senate&#8217;s recent decision to loosen its dress \u2062code. The editorial board\u2063 of the Post expressed their disapproval of the policy, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)\u2062 on Sunday. According to the newspaper, \u200bthe new \u200cdress code prioritizes the personal style of each\u200c senator over the traditional and formal attire that \u2063has long been associated\u200c with \u2062the esteemed chamber.<\/p>\n<p>The Post&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wapo-during-trump-kids-in-cages-wapo-during-biden-migrant-facility-for-children\/\" title=\"WaPo During Trump: \u2018Kids In Cages\u2019; WaPo During Biden: \u2018Migrant Facility For Children\u2019\">editorial board wrote<\/a>, &#8220;We vote nay,&#8221; in response to Schumer&#8217;s alteration of the Senate&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chuck-schumer-ditches-enforcement-of-dress-code-on-senate-floor-report\/\" title=\"Chuck Schumer reportedly abandons Senate floor dress code enforcement.\">floor dress code<\/a>. They argued that dressing formally is a \u200cway to show respect\u200c for the institution and the impact of\u200b its \u2063policies. Wearing a suit\u2064 serves\u200d as a reminder for lawmakers to reflect \u2062on their responsibilities and the solemnity of the\u200d deliberative process.<\/p>\n<p>The newspaper also cautioned that Schumer&#8217;s decision, seen by many as \u200ba favor to Democratic Sen. John Fetterman \u200dof \u2062Pennsylvania, could lead\u2063 to\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-washington-post-pans-new-fetterman-rule-for-senate-dress\/\" title=\"The Washington Post criticizes Senate Dress with 'Fetterman Rule'.\">senators wearing attention-grabbing outfits<\/a> with political messages. They warned \u200cof a potential slippery slope where lawmakers\u200c wear T-shirts displaying their hometown sports teams or \u2063divisive partisan slogans in an attempt to gain social media attention and donations.<\/p>\n<p>Schumer, who referred to \u2062the\u2063 change as the &#8216;Fetterman Rule,&#8217;\u2062 announced it in a statement \u200bto Axios. \u200dHe\u200d emphasized \u200bthat senators have the freedom to \u200dchoose \u200ctheir attire on the \u2064Senate\u200b floor, but he personally intends to continue wearing \u2062a\u2062 suit.<\/p>\n<p>One of the immediate beneficiaries of the new dress code appears to be Sen. Fetterman, known for his casual attire of hoodies and\u200b shorts. Previously restricted from\u2063 wearing his \u2063preferred outfit on the Senate floor, Fetterman \u2063has mocked those who expressed \u2062concern about the change.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fetterman says he &#8220;felt a tear in the time continuum&#8221; after presiding over the Senate without a suit<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The world didn&#8217;t spin \u2063off\u2062 its axis&#8221; \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/It2PCqrizQ\">pic.twitter.com\/It2PCqrizQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Igor Bobic (@igorbobic)\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/igorbobic\/status\/1704527457896808895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The rule change \u2062has faced\u200c criticism from many Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Mike\u2062 Lee (R-UT). In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-pac-blasts-trump-for-fight-with-iowa-governor\/\" title=\"DeSantis PAC criticizes Trump over clash with Iowa governor.\">social media\u2063 post<\/a>, Lee compared\u2064 the \u2062Senate&#8217;s dress\u2062 code to the uniforms \u2063worn \u200cby police officers, \u2062firefighters, judges, and pilots, arguing\u2064 that abandoning the suit and \u200btie\u200d is a matter of comfort over \u200cprofessionalism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Police. Firefighters. Judges. Pilots. They all have uniforms. Ours \u2063is a suit and tie. We shouldn&#8217;t abandon it because\u2063 it&#8217;s more comfortable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-students-sue-after-school-forces-them-to-remove-lets-go-brandon-sweatshirts\/\" title=\"Two Students Sue After School Forces Them to Remove \"Let's Go Brandon\" Sweatshirts\">wear sweats<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ij9KOETPJk\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ij9KOETPJk<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9z8hP76cUX\">pic.twitter.com\/9z8hP76cUX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BasedMikeLee\/status\/1703621616478171503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What impact could \u2064senators wearing attention-grabbing\u200c outfits and displaying political messages have on the\u200b seriousness of the Senate&#8217;s legislative work?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ampaign slogans, further\u2064 eroding \u2063the professionalism of the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the editorial board of The Washington Post argued that the new \u2064dress code sends the wrong message to the American public. They expressed concern that\u200b loosening the dress code may\u2062 give the impression that \u2062senators are\u200c not taking\u200b their jobs seriously or that \u200bthey are more interested in their personal style than in the legislation they are supposed to be working on.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 newspaper pointed out \u2064that, historically, the Senate has\u200d upheld a certain level \u2063of decorum and formality. Senators \u200bhave traditionally worn suits, ties, and dresses \u200das \u2064a sign of respect\u2063 for the \u200dinstitution and the\u2063 democratic process. This formality has served as a reminder of the weight of their responsibilities and the seriousness with \u2064which they should approach\u2063 their work.<\/p>\n<p>The Post also highlighted that this decision seems to be driven by partisan favoritism, as it was reportedly made to accommodate Sen. John Fetterman, a \u200dDemocrat known for his more casual personal style. The newspaper emphasized the need for a nonpartisan approach to governing and called for decisions to be made based\u200d on\u2062 what is \u2062best \u200cfor the Senate and \u2064the American people as a whole, rather than individual lawmakers&#8217; preferences.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, The Washington Post strongly criticized the Senate&#8217;s newly relaxed dress code, arguing that it undermines\u2062 the respect and professionalism of the institution. They cautioned against the potential for senators to wear attention-grabbing outfits and political messages, which could further erode the seriousness of the chamber. The newspaper also raised concerns about the message \u200bthis \u200ddecision sends\u2063 to the American public and the perception that senators are prioritizing personal style\u2064 over their legislative responsibilities.\u200d Ultimately, The Post urged for a nonpartisan approach to governance and decisions\u200b that\u2063 prioritize the integrity and dignity of the Senate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Washington Post, a prominent Left-leaning U.S. newspaper, strongly criticized the Senate&#8217;s recent dress code decision. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) confirmed the policy, but the editorial board of The Washington Post disapproved. The paper denounced the new dress code, highlighting its emphasis on personal choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":2038960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2038959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2038959"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038959\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2038960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2038959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2038959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2038959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}