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As other news outlets tracked Michelle Obama's gowns and "guns," the Hotline has been meticulously tracking the commander-in-chief's neckwear selections. Many headlines today will highlight Pres. Obama's first 100 days in office, but we bring you The First 70 Work Days Analytical Tie Spectacular.

Since taking office, Obama has worn a blue tie the majority (51%) of work days. Many would expect such a partisan choice, but unfortunately, there is little tracking data available from George W. Bush's first 70 work days for comparison. And despite his mission of bipartisanship and pledge to change the tone in DC, Obama has sported a red tie only 29% of work days.

Coming in next is the gloomy collection -- black and gray -- which Obama has worn 13% and 6% of the time, respectively. In last place is green, which Obama, like his predecessor, wore on St. Patrick's Day.

For those of you keeping track at home, Apr. has been the bluest month of Obama's young presidency. Through 4/28, he has worn a blue necktie 65% of the time. Similarly, Wednesday is Obama's favorite day to wear blue, and he's most likely to sport red on Tuesdays. Finally, for those Cal Ripken Jr. fans among you, Obama's longest streak so far is four straight days of blue from 2/10-13.

Here's a chart detailing The First 70 Work Days Analytical Tie Spectacular. Notice the day split between blue and red in Feb.; Obama changed ties midday before his 2/24 address to Congress.

        Jan   Feb   Mar   Apr   Total %age
Blue     4    10.5  10    11    35.5  51%
Red      4     5.5   6     5    20.5  29%
Gray     1     2     3     3     9    13%
Black    0     1     2     1     4     6%
Green    0     0     1     0     1     1%

(MAURA O'BRIEN and MATTHEW GOTTLIEB)