GOP using Bush’s socks to raise cash

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George H.W. Bush’s socks have become somewhat legendary. Now, the GOP is hoping they can wring a little green out of them.

The Republican National Commitee is using pairs of yellow, orange, green and blue striped socks as part of a fundraising effort.

Crazy socks like this have become associated with the 41st president. For example:

Anyone who contributes at least $35 can get a pair of these:

And Bush participating all in good fun.

“I’m a self-proclaimed sock man,” he said in an RNC email blast. “The louder, the brighter, the crazier the pattern — the better.”

h/t: CNN

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