Why are both Bush and Kerry wearing white shirts for these debates?

[Raven]

I was going to post this on GD2004 but they hate me over there and I would probably be called stupid and an idiot and told to "stop smoking the curtains" (hee, hee). But I would really like to know what has changed from the days when blue shirts were the thing to wear on TV. Is the color better, the lighting or is it better makeup? :-)

[iconoclastic cat]

1. Because it's a nice day to start again.

Hey, little Bushie, what have you done?

[Raven]

2. Kick.....

I hope you guys don't have me on "ignore" too!!! ;(

[Spider Jerusalem]

3. It's the fact that there IS color...

you were supposed to wear a blue shirt on television back in the Sixties, when most televisions were black and white, because blue looked white and white looked a sort of dirty grey. Not necessary anymore.

[Raven]

5. Oh God!

You have just confirmed my ancientness!!! ;(

[Blue-Jay]

4. Looks better on TV with the suit.

You'll notice also that they like to wear blue shirts w/ no tie or jacket for campaign appearances. Makes them look more like an "average joe".