Clinton Modifies Trademark Pantsuit for Puerto Rico Beach Visit

By: Fernando Suarez
Topics: Hillary Clinton

(CBS)

From CBS News' Fernando Suarez:

BOQUERON, P.R. -- Hillary Clinton visited a small beach town this sunny afternoon where she was greeted by hundreds of unsuspecting beachgoers who fought their way through security in hopes of getting a picture or a handshake from the former First Lady.

Was she wearing a bathing suit you ask? Not quite, but she did ditch the turquoise pantsuit she wore to church this morning in favor of an island-chic, pink floral tunic with white pants.

Flip-flops you ask? Nope. Clinton trudged through the sand in pricey white leather, Salvatore Ferragamo open-back shoes, or slides, as one female collegue noted.

As Clinton marched along the beach, Puerto Rican drummers banged away, making a hole for Clinton to navigate through the masses, as though she were parading the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival.

When asked by a reporter what she thought of the welcome Clinton said, holding her arms open, "This is pretty great, isn't it?"

Soon after posing for pictures, hugging and kissing supporters, "Island Hillary" boarded her motorcade en route her next stop. It is unclear whether she will change back into her pantsuit.

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by nemesis1337 May 26, 2008 9:18 AM EDT: kudos...you fellas did your homework for stylistic analysis. it''s just about pantsuits and shoes, so this text wouldn''t make senator hillary clinton win either. McCain 4 the win !! ;); Reply to this comment


by nemesis1337 May 26, 2008 9:11 AM EDT: kudos...you fellas did your homework for stylistic analysis. it''s just about pantsuits and shoes, so this text wouldn''t make senator hillary clinton win either. McCain 4 the win !! ;); Reply to this comment


by nemesis1337 May 26, 2008 9:10 AM EDT: kudos...you fellas did your homework for stylistic analysis. it''s just about pantsuits and shoes, so this text wouldn''t make senator hillary clinton win either. McCain 4 the win !! ;); Reply to this comment


by nemesis1337 May 26, 2008 9:09 AM EDT: kudos...you fellas did your homework for stylistic analysis. it''s just about pantsuits and shoes, so this text wouldn''t make senator hillary clinton win either. McCain 4 the win !! ;); Reply to this comment


by nemesis1337 May 26, 2008 9:08 AM EDT: kudos...you fellas did your homework for stylistic analysis. it''s just about pantsuits and shoes, so this text wouldn''t make senator hillary clinton win either. McCain 4 the win !! ;); Reply to this comment


by fcobbina May 26, 2008 4:00 AM EDT: Ms. Ruth

I''m a 24 year old male Obama supporter, and I have to agree. I find it sexist that they didn''t call her Senator once in the article.; Reply to this comment


by janaruth1 May 25, 2008 7:46 PM EDT: This is another example of sexism. First calling Senator Clinton, Hillary, instead of Senator Clinton takes away her credibility and puts her into the category of "women and children." Not once in this article was Senator Clinton referred to as Senator. She was referred to as the Former First Lady. She has been a Senator much more recent than First Lady. Why not refer to Senator Obama as State Senator Obama? Also Senator Obama, is rarely referred to Barack. He is usually Senator Obama, or Barack. Next, why an entire article on Senator Clinton''s dress and shoes. I don''t care what she is wearing. There are much more important issues. The sexist media raises its ugly head again.

Ms. Ruth; Reply to this comment


by blkpresident May 25, 2008 5:41 PM EDT: Real soon lil'' missy will be modeling her old apron atop her kitchen stove in NY. her lil'' pipe dream is coming to an end real soon. Terrorist don''t lob softballs or play powder-puff football either.; Reply to this comment


by syofie May 25, 2008 5:33 PM EDT: Vote for Hillary, she''s the best; Reply to this comment