11 outlandish campaign looks: A slideshow
Americans have different ways of supporting their preferred presidential candidates — some more fashion forward than others
By The Week Staff | March 13, 2012
The 10 most outlandish campaign looks: A slideshow
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G
loria and Smokey Wist, backers of GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich, show off their patriotic best in Sumter County, Fla., on Jan. 29, two days before Mitt Romney walloped Newt in the Sunshine State. Of course, the Wists aren't alone in strutting their stuff. From wacky hats to glitter accessories, Americans know how to use fashion to broadcast their politics. Here, a look at the most outlandish looks on the campaign trail:
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