Tucker Carlson...wardrobe choice a tad flamboyant?

Sloppy preppy look doesn't cut it at Democrats' big party in Denver

At first I didn't recognize Tucker Carlson kibitzing about at the National Democratic Convention on a morning news show.

After all, the high-profile pundit wasn't sporting his ubiquitous signature bow tie!

But, for the most part, his wardrobe choices were right on the money.

A classic Navy Sport coat was teamed with a coordinated dress shirt and understated - but tasteful - burgundy tie correctly knotted at the neck.

Smart. Classy.

But, the white slacks the perky talk-show personality chose to team the ensemble up with bordered on flamboyant.

Especially for the occasion - even if the MSNBC run-down on the Democratic goings-on in Denver - was being labelled the "Unconventional Convention Coverage".

A grey or charcoal slack - even one in taupe - would have been preferable.

Unless Tucker intended to take a short break from the convention hall for an afternoon jaunt on his yacht in the - um - harbour?

Naw. Didn't think so!

Remember Tucker, it's style - not the clothes - that make the man.

And, proper conservative attire that assures a coveted spot in the anchorman's chair!

Joe Biden...take my wife, please!

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The Internet was all a-twitter overnight in response to an off-kilter remark Vice President hopeful Joe Biden uttered up at his "coming out" party yesterday afternoon at a rally with Barack Obama.

When he introduced his wife Jill - for instance - he joked that his better half had a doctorate which was a "problem".

Not for her, obviously!

I expect that when the two are head-to-head in an intellectual discussion - which she is winning due to her savvy maneuvers and overall smarts - Biden is probably inclined to give a nod to Roger Dangerfield and the comedian's oft-repeated phrase,

"Take my wife, please!"

While a handful of political analysts poohed poohed Biden's attempt at levity in respect to the issue of her brainier accomplishments, one pundit noted that it was "A-OK" for the candidate to gush about her looks.

While not all may have agreed with Biden's assessment - it is a known fact - that perceptions of reality are often colored by the eyes of love.

Especially, when it comes to spouses.

But, getting back to the comment about his wife's grey matter.

That sort of repartee is alright in the parlour room or around a card table with old friends.

But on the world podium, the "put down" was in poor taste.

Notwithstanding, it's a dangerous minefield to traverse over, even with the best of intentions.

A word of advice, Joe.

There are some blood-thirsty folks across the country ready to go for the jugular.

So, think before you speak.

Theophrastus once said,

"An orator without judgment is a horse without a bridle"

Nuff said!




With Biden, there will be a lot of finger pointing...