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"Obama for America" Merch on the Holiday Shopping March

By Karl Klockars in News on Nov 17, 2011 7:20PM

2011_11_17birthermug.jpg Hate on the current administration if you must, but you have to give credit where credit is due - the Obama team has it nailed down when it comes to campaign merchandise. First they struck while the birth certificate iron was hot, capitalizing on the Birther lunacy with their "Made In America" coffee mug back in May. Now they're out for more of your cash with a Presidential prize closet filled with swag.

The Obama team sent out an email this morning from Rufus Gifford, National Finance Director with Obama for America, promoting some politically-motivated holiday shopping options. There are plenty of items that would likely wring $5 or $10 out our wallets (the Biden beer coozy emblazoned with "Cheers Champ" is just precious) but we’re most enamored with the "Fired Up / Ready to Grill" apron.

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People who really dislike the current administration also have a reason to drop a few bucks - their dogs have the opportunity to slobber over their kibble in an OFA-branded pet dish.

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We're pretty sure that wasn't OFA's intent, but it's easy to picture, isn’t it?