Halloween costumes for political junkies

As it is currently mid-October, one single task looms over the typical college student. Hint: It isn’t midterms.

Deciding on a Halloween costume.

Of course, there are the cliches. Gals this season (like any other season) will inevitably be sexy hippies, sexy cowgirls and, of course, sexy cats.

However, those of us who prefer not to freeze to death on Oct. 31 use the opportunity to get creative and impress our peers with witty costumes that usually involve puns. And, of course, it’s campaign season. The number of Donald Trump doppelgängers walking on Franklin this year will probably surpass the number of Romney grandchildren. So herein lies the problem for us political junkies: Dress like Ben Carson and swim in a sea of GOP superstar lookalikes or find another costume and wait four years for the next election?

What???? I have a solution???? LOOK NO FURTHER, CREATIVE POLITICAL JUNKIES, for I have reached inside my soul and found enough political puns to nourish a mob of indecisive Halloween enthusiasts with some costume ideas.

“Chill”ary Clinton

What you’ll need:

• A pantsuit (of any color)
• A parka!!
• A smile that says, “Don’t ask me about my emails, or I will maul you.”

Donald “Trunk”

What you’ll need:

• “Make America Great Again” hat
• Business attire
• Elephant trunk
• Orange feathers (this will function as Trump’s “hair”)

“Bark”-o Rubio

What you’ll need:

• Dog collar
• Whiskers
• Fake ears (Rubio’s ears are comparable to Dumbo’s)
• Water bottle

“Bern” Victim

What you’ll need:

• A New York accent
• Lots of hand gestures
• A bald cap
• “FEEL THE BERN” Bernie Sanders pin/shirt
• PLENTY of gauze

“Gnarly” Fiorina

What you’ll need:

• Dreadlock wig
• Rastafarian beanie
• Conservative pantsuit
• A permanent scowl

Ted "Cruise"

What you’ll need:

• Fake nose — it’s pretty distinctive
• Texan accent
• Nice shirt and tie
• Hawaiian shirt open over shirt
• Bucket hat
• Snorkel!