Romney was dismissed by Donald Trump, the television personality and real estate magnate, as a "choker" who had had his turn while Bush's support for the controversial Common Core educational standards was attacked by others.
Nevertheless, the regulators believe that even this slight change would be a waste of money for America's smaller banks.Another transatlantic tiffThis is a choker for European regulators, who see Basel 2, like Basel 1, as a global standard to be applied to all banks.
The most common early form of choker had one or more rows of pearls, which sometimes covered the neck from the base to the chin.
Queen Alexandra, consort to Edward VII of Great Britain, in the late 19th century introduced a wide pearl and diamond choker that was soon dubbed the "dog collar".
The choker became popular in the late 19th century, and its popularity has continued through the 20th.
Choked Up The choker neatly nails the fact that both fetish and Victoriana are of the moment and is perfect for those who would rather not bow down to either extreme look entirely.
You don't want to give a choker a second chance," he said, according to CNN. "You can't have Bush.
No one quite dared say it, but some spectators hinted delicately that their hero might be a "choker".
Geometric top with bullet casing choker, blood drip eye make-up and icicle bangs.
This is fine if you can stand being inside that very British sauna, the heavy-wool jacket of a morning-suit, or branded round the throat by a pearl choker.
Its newest collection, Peaceful Warriors and Trippy Hippies, has a distinct holiday feel to it: cuff bracelets, choker necklaces and teardrop earrings in dazzling shades of turquoise and yellow.
