The “purple” in the name is a reference to the fact that as election results come in, states are typically colored red or blue to indicate a win by a Republican or Democratic candidate, and purple is a blend of these two colors. Purple is the expression of a beau ideal in modern American politics: that just-right mix of red and blue in the eyes of elite media. Not since George W. Bush's State of the Union in February 2005 has there been such a burst of purple at this annual event. Purple has become the go-to colour for political gravitas. 905-829-5244 church.planting@torontochurchplanting.ca. Florida is perhaps the most notorious purple state in recent memory. Political colours are colours used to represent a political ideology, movement or party, either officially or unofficially. By which I mean, Gordon Brown is wearing it, on his ties. I worry about reading too much into the PM's neck furniture, because he strikes me as the kind of person who might just work his way round the entire spectrum of Tie Rack, like a very diligent person who doesn't really care. The Political alpha males need to exude gravitas and mastery – not dandyish self-absorption (the bantam rooster strutting comes later on the Parliament House floor or campaign trail). But as Smithsonian explained back in 2012, the political meaning of red and blue is a fairly recent phenomenon in the US. Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Kamala Harris all showed up to the inauguration wearing various shades of purple. Red ties: Red is an aggressive color that can make us feel passionate, angry, or hungry. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster Purple reigns. In high-stakes politics and business, there are only two colors of ties: red and blue. Candidates accused of flip-flopping often roll out the red ties. As an example the colour red symbolises left-wing ideologies in many countries (leading to such terms as "Red … Politicians' ties: why green is the new purple The leading members of the Con-Dem cabinet are all seem sporting green ties: are they trying to tell us something? Home; About; Contact; Select Page The fiscally conservative, or “responsible,” social moderate. Brown suits and ties: They are trying to appear down to earth. The candidates in red ties want you to think they are decisive, bold, assertive, and powerful. It is the intersection of colour symbolism and political symbolism.. Parties in different countries with similar ideologies sometimes use similar colours. The color purple’s ties to kings and queens date back to ancient world, where it was prized for its bold hues and often reserved for the upper crust. ... who was making a point with two meanings… Purple Ties All the Rage this Political Season With Bias-Conscious TV News Anchors ... has worn solid pale purple ties twice in the last week.