Rovemania!

When Karl Rove comes to town, you know all the guys and gals are going to dress to impress. Here’s how Seattle’s Republicanistas rocked the wardrobe Saturday night, when Bush’s Brain blipped briefly at the Seatac Hilton for a GOP “Lincoln Day” fundraiser. (Photos by Metcalfe; Karla Starr contributes to the snark.)

Oh my lord, this is so funny I don’t know where to start. Were these people seriously in Seattle, and not Texas? It looks like Texas.

The cummerbund: Hiding fat-cat paunch since Nought Oh-Eight.

I know what you’re thinking: Is that guy really wearing pleated pants? Someone’s getting laid tonight! And who let Apollo Creed in the door?

A fly girl from John Ashcroft’s road show, apparently. This anonymous donor lets the eagle soar with her fantastic “Liberty Shawl,” replete with Patriot Act-approved fringe. Extra points for the shimmery thousand-points-of-light fabric.

Oddly enough, those who dared to go beyond the tried-and-true themes of suits and flags felt it necessary to cover their heads. But silly protestors: Don’t they know horizontal stripes make you look fat?