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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Senator Cory Booker clashed on the Senate floor over bipartisan policing bills, highlighting internal Democratic debates about strategy and messaging in a polarized era, with Cortez Masto emphasizing the importance of winning swing states and focusing on issues like safety and costs to regain voter trust.
The recent controversy over John Fetterman wearing gym shorts on the Senate floor is not a new phenomenon. Throughout history, various clothing items, such as shorts and pants for women, have faced backlash and attempts at regulation. However, these efforts to enforce dress codes have often failed, as fashion is a form of individual expression that reflects changing cultural norms. The idea of policing the dress of adult professionals is outdated, and as sartorial standards evolve, it becomes a platform for discussions on race, class, and gender.