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  • 9
    Nov
    2012
    2:40pm, EST

    Presidential envy? 'Official' jackets now politically trendy

    Larry Downing / Reuters

    U.S. President Barack Obama waves at a campaign event at Austin Straubel Airport International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Nov. 1.

    Tim Larsen / Office of the Governor

    Governor Chris Christie and Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno visit and thank first responders after touring flood damaged areas in Moonachie, N.J. on Nov. 1.

    By Natalia Jimenez, NBC News

    From the President to local officials, our leaders love their personalized jackets (or fleece, in the case of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie). Last night on Rock Center, Brian Williams lightheartedly poked fun at government officials' "Air Force One jacket envy" after a slew of official, monogrammed jackets were seen this past week when leaders hit the streets surveying damage from Hurricane Sandy.

    "If you are anyone else but the president, you are at an instant garment disadvantage," says Williams. Check out the video (below) to see how other leaders try to make up for their handicap (and learn about how Christie possibly one-upped them all with his personalized yarmulke).

     

    From Chris Christie's "Governor" fleece, to that flag lady at Obama's acceptance speech, to a new device that makes staff meetings more peaceful, Brian Williams reports on this week's trending headlines.

    Julio Cortez / AP

    Newark Mayor Cory Booker speaks during a news conference at the Office of Emergency Management in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, on Oct. 29, in Newark, N.J.

    Andrew Burton / Getty Images

    New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to members of the media about recovering efforts after Hurricane Sandy, on Oct. 31, in Long Beach, New York.

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    2 comments

    I had several smart_ss comments, but since are sure to come, I'll be practical. At disaster/mass casualty scenes, people need to be identified as to who there are and what is their role. Makes it easier to find the person you need and toss out the wannabes. The President just looks cool.

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  • 27
    Aug
    2012
    2:11pm, EDT

    Mobbed by the media, Chris Christie arrives at the RNC

    J. Scott Applewhite / AP

    Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

    Mark Wilson / Getty Images

    Win McNamee / Getty Images

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks with Joe Scarborough of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on the floor before the start of the abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention.

    Slideshow: Chris Christie

    Mel Evans / AP

    The N.J. politician's straight-talk and tough policies put him in the national spotlight — but after considering a presidential bid, the governor decided he wasn't ready.

    Launch slideshow

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was swamped by journalists as he entered  the floor before the start of the abbreviated first day of the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. The RNC is scheduled to convene today, but will hold its first full session tomorrow after being delayed due to Tropical Storm Isaac.  Gov. Christie will give his keynote address on Tuesday night. Christie is scheduled to appear tomorrow on Morning Joe with Joe Scarborough.

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    4 comments

    Gov Chris Christie and Michael Moore should put their politics to the test in a sumo match and forget the speeches.

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