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:
Enjoyed my annual lunch with President and Mrs. Bush in Maine. Envious of his "western cactus"-themed socks.#sockswag pic.twitter.com/nXJV2DGnnj
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 5, 2013
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