I thought it might be fun to take a stab at the costumes that should be worn by some of our politicians this season. Don’t be surprised if some of my suggestions actually end up getting worn by our local politicians. Keep your eyes peeled at Nightmare on Normal Street.
Weather vane: Mitt Romney
Romney has proven this political season that he will take any position based upon the political winds. Severe conservative when talking to the Tea Partiers but moderate at the first presidential debate. The only positions on which Romney has remained firm this election season are his anti-LGBT stances and policies.
Mr. Rogers: Barack Obama
President Obama went to Washington with the belief that he could compromise with Republicans. It took Obama almost three years to realize Republicans had no intention of making any deals with the White House or the Democrats. The Republicans don’t want you in the neighborhood and they sure don’t want to be your neighbor!
NFL referee: Joe Biden
Biden makes good calls, but can also make an occasional bad one. But just like in the NFL this season, you would definitely miss him if he was gone; particularly if Biden is replaced by a Division 3 referee like candidate Paul Ryan.
Eddie Munster: Paul Ryan
This was too easy, that widows peek just made it a simple choice. Ryan is so proud of his political partner, Mitt Romney, that he boasts about his accomplishments to the point that some are outright fabrications. Kinda like his volunteering at the soup kitchen. Eddie Munster did the same thing when he talked about his father, Herman. All Ryan needs is the Little Lord Fauntleroy suit and he’ll be ready to go.
Felon for freedom: Bob Filner
Bob Filner was a civil rights activist in the 1960s. He was arrested for participating in the Freedom Rides that ensured that Supreme Court rulings enforcing desegregation of interstate buses were actually happening in the South. Filner should wear prison garb and a picture of his mug shot around his neck.
Two-Face: Carl DeMaio
City Councilman Carl DeMaio has two faces; the one he shows to his right-wing supporters like Doug Manchester and Roger Hedgecock and the one that wants to be an openly gay man in Hillcrest. What face would our community see if he were to get to the mayor’s office? Scary.
Palm Springs retiree: Mayor Sanders
White polyester pants, hiked above his waist, a pastel shirt, walking with a cane, Mayor Sanders should celebrate his retirement by accepting what is to come. He will be a hit at any party.
Uncle Sam: Todd Gloria
We all know Todd wants to be our congressman, so what could be a better costume. I want you and your vote! Hey, Todd is also single so it could be a double entendre. v
STAMPP CORBIN
PUBLISHER
San Diego LGBT Weekly
