by Paige McQueen
After a day full of committees, delegation members are welcome to kick their feet up and attend a 9:30 p.m. showing of Batman vs. Superman at the Harkins Movie Theatre. However, House and Senate members will not be leaving behind their opinions at the capitol building.
In fact, the superhero each member chooses might even reveal subconscious political leanings.
The Senate is a classic example of Batman. Dark and brooding, secrets are hidden with low lights and a smirk. The Senate is a little more uptight, with an almost tangible air of mystery surrounding it. It is the dark hero, and people love it.
The House of Representatives is the people’s voice and a hero in action. A little on the nerdy side, he wields his power in an unassuming manner. Fair and kind, Superman saves the day with a quick change of clothes and a smile.
Despite these fairly obvious connections, there are those who disagree with superman being parallel to the House of Representatives.
“I feel like the Senate is more like Superman because he tries to be professional and obey the law, he’s not as wild,” said zero-star Chisum Henry. “Whereas the house is more like Batman, a brawler who goes outside the lines of justice and is not as orderly.”
This idea of using super-heroes to represent OIL opens up a whole new spectrum of possibility. Would journalists be Lois Lane, chasing after a story with glasses and pencil in tow? And the Executive branch? Could the Exec be Wonder Woman, championing all?
Tonight when delegates wear shirts displaying their vote for superhero champion, they are showing more than simple enthusiasm for a D.C. Comic. One might hope they choose wisely.