dressy shorts, i have a theory that dressy shorts is like a prank by the fashion designer. see how many people with bad leggings - legs will wear them. if you want to have a job in politicings. you will not get hired wearing that at cpac. >> newt almost got the nomination until he wore the shorts. >> and harris, you wear dressy shorts to funerals. what is wrong with going casual to a conference? >> first impression is really what counts and you have to dress the way you want to be remembered. i guess dressy shorts are okay if you want to be remembered that way. one . things you considered is how walk a mile? you have to walk a mile in a circle. we can do that in six inch heels. >> i tried it but i rarely make the money. i have been in many conferences and you do end up on your feet and back . mostly on the feet walking around. sensible shoes are very, very important, curt. the question that people are thinking about at home and probably abroad, does the guy make the conservative seem smart and cool? >> it is the party of the parents and apart no gay people . now sit up stra

paul ryan, no dressy shorts, i don't care how much you want to show off that p-90x.ference could use a makeover. but the problem isn't their dress code. it's their lineup. who's getting more air time than the gop stars? like, say, your marco rubio or budget wonderboy paul ryan? are you ready for this? none other than sarah palin and donald trump. yes. this is actually really happening. conservatives can't get enough. i know what the real problem is. it's a party all dressed up with nowhere to gor. joining me now is joy reid and dana millbank. thank you both for being here tonight. >> good to be here. >> hi, reverend. >> thank you both for following the "politics nation" dress code too. palin and trump, what's the message here? >> what do you wear for a circus? it's difficult to dress for it. i think it's another instance of the republican party focusing on the wrong things. i actually think the only thing wrong with cpac is the fact that i don't get to go because this sounds like the biggest party and the most fun ever, watching sarah palin talk about the war on chri