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It’s National Selfie Day (Yep) — We Do It Politician Style

June 21 is the day to celebrate the politician's favorite way to take a photo

By Alex Gangitano
Posted June 21, 2016 at 12:32pm

From the campaign trail to the halls of the Capitol, politicians these days have been really into taking selfies. Roll Call tends to catch them.  





Selfies – Images by CQ Roll Call

Selfie shooters this year included Presidential candidates, Sen. Cory Booker with constituents and colleagues, and Sen. Jeff Flake with both a pig and a giant cardboard cut out of his face.  


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