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CNN notes that
President Obama is already breaking a cardinal Bush White House rule by not wearing a jacket while in the Oval Office.
... It was actually
Ronald Reagan who first instituted the rule as a sign of respect, though George W. Bush adamantly insisted on continuing the tradition.
While some will applaud this as a matter of Obama quickly throwing off the shackles of formality, rolling up his sleeves, and getting down to business -- others will surely view it as a lack of respect.
My guess is that he will soon be breaking out a cardigan...
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