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FashioNL: Political style

Being a politician is a tough job. Besides having to wrap your head around economics, transportation, crime, health care, education, industry, etc., you have to figure out what to wear.

Being a politician is a tough job. Besides having to wrap your head around economics, transportation, crime, health care, education, industry, etc., you have to figure out what to wear. Politicians spend a lot of time in front of the camera and cameras can be cruel — and like it or not, politicians are often judged by what they sound like — and what they look like. 

I think these eight Newfoundland and Labrador politicians show fashion forwardness, flamboyance and guts! What do you think?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paula Gale is the host of The Broadcast on CBC Radio One, based in St. John's. She's been a journalist in Newfoundland and Labrador for more than 20 years. Her email is paula.gale@cbc.ca