Michael Kinsley visits Maureen Dowd/Ann Coulter territory for Vanity Fair, writing political snark about appearance and electability. Like those witty ladies of the left and right, respectively, Kinsley hides a healthy measure of truth in his salty take on politicians' appearances.
He has some fun, and gives some respect also, to Chris Christie for losing an estimated 100 pounds. And he comments on the differing standards of dress and concern-about-appearance directed at men and women in politics, and in life.
