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| Obama inauguration gear ranges from tube socks to $7,500 medallions | Obama inauguration gear ranges from tube socks to $7,500 medallions |
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| Ardent supporters of Barack Obama will now be able to display the extent of their passion, by spending up to $7,500 on items ranging from mugs to medallions, at the official presidential inauguration store. | |
| The online shopping site launched on Thursday, mixing in a host of standard issue electoral material – pin badges, posters and T-shirts – with some higher end merchandise. | The online shopping site launched on Thursday, mixing in a host of standard issue electoral material – pin badges, posters and T-shirts – with some higher end merchandise. |
| That $7,500 will buy an official 57th presidential inauguration medallion set; one bronze, one silver, one gold, each featuring the likeness of Obama and Joe Biden and the legend "Second Inauguration". | That $7,500 will buy an official 57th presidential inauguration medallion set; one bronze, one silver, one gold, each featuring the likeness of Obama and Joe Biden and the legend "Second Inauguration". |
| The set, which is made in the USA, comes with a "certificate of authenticity" and is listed under the "essentials" section of the store. But for those wishing to spend just a little less on their must-haves there is a plethora of similarly tasteful memorabilia. | The set, which is made in the USA, comes with a "certificate of authenticity" and is listed under the "essentials" section of the store. But for those wishing to spend just a little less on their must-haves there is a plethora of similarly tasteful memorabilia. |
| The Obama tube socks, for example, ring in at a cheery $15. According to the website they are a "fun and stylish way to commemorate" the inauguration. They are also made in the USA, and have the number 44 written on them, because Obama is the 44th president. | The Obama tube socks, for example, ring in at a cheery $15. According to the website they are a "fun and stylish way to commemorate" the inauguration. They are also made in the USA, and have the number 44 written on them, because Obama is the 44th president. |
| For $50 there is a commemorative invitation frame, which has "presidential inauguration 2013" written in the middle but does not seem to offer much else. It is made in the USA. | For $50 there is a commemorative invitation frame, which has "presidential inauguration 2013" written in the middle but does not seem to offer much else. It is made in the USA. |
| Anyway, there's loads of stuff. And it's all made in the USA. Golf ball set, $25. Water bottle holder, $30. A poster of Obama's face, $100. We now know that even Obama's face was made in the USA. | Anyway, there's loads of stuff. And it's all made in the USA. Golf ball set, $25. Water bottle holder, $30. A poster of Obama's face, $100. We now know that even Obama's face was made in the USA. |
| Too cheap to buy the $7,500 medallion set? Then just buy the silver medallion on its own: $1,250. Maybe you hate equality and only want to spend $5. You can buy a Bo button badge, which has a pawprint on it which was probably not made by Bo. It was made in the USA, though. | Too cheap to buy the $7,500 medallion set? Then just buy the silver medallion on its own: $1,250. Maybe you hate equality and only want to spend $5. You can buy a Bo button badge, which has a pawprint on it which was probably not made by Bo. It was made in the USA, though. |
| In fact for $30 you can buy a button collector's set of all 14 buttons made to commemorate the 57th inauguration. You could wear them all on the lapels of a denim jacket. | In fact for $30 you can buy a button collector's set of all 14 buttons made to commemorate the 57th inauguration. You could wear them all on the lapels of a denim jacket. |
| "We are excited to announce the launch of the presidential inaugural committee 2013 official store," said Addie Whisenant, spokeswoman for the presidential inaugural committee. | "We are excited to announce the launch of the presidential inaugural committee 2013 official store," said Addie Whisenant, spokeswoman for the presidential inaugural committee. |
| "This inauguration is an historic moment for all Americans to come together and celebrate. Whether it is a tote bag or a sweatshirt, this official memorabilia helps Americans across the country share in this special event." | "This inauguration is an historic moment for all Americans to come together and celebrate. Whether it is a tote bag or a sweatshirt, this official memorabilia helps Americans across the country share in this special event." |
| If you actually do not want to share in this special event, but still have a yearning for political tat, there are other options available. | If you actually do not want to share in this special event, but still have a yearning for political tat, there are other options available. |
| Rick Santorum alarmed both moderates and fashionistas with his sweater vest-powered presidential bid, and he is still hawking both the sleeveless tops and his socially conservative rhetoric through his Patriot Voices website. At $35 the "classy, embroidered" vests are only slightly more expensive than Obama's water bottle. | Rick Santorum alarmed both moderates and fashionistas with his sweater vest-powered presidential bid, and he is still hawking both the sleeveless tops and his socially conservative rhetoric through his Patriot Voices website. At $35 the "classy, embroidered" vests are only slightly more expensive than Obama's water bottle. |
| Want Santorum on your head? Then the vibrant red Patriot Voices baseball cap, competitively priced at $18, is for you. | Want Santorum on your head? Then the vibrant red Patriot Voices baseball cap, competitively priced at $18, is for you. |
| Newt Gingrich is known throughout the Gingrich household for his sharp sense of style. Sadly his official 2012 presidential store is now closed, but some eBay sellers are still offering buttons which should enable the wearer to channel Gingrich's sartorial elegance. Like this "President Newt" badge, for example. | Newt Gingrich is known throughout the Gingrich household for his sharp sense of style. Sadly his official 2012 presidential store is now closed, but some eBay sellers are still offering buttons which should enable the wearer to channel Gingrich's sartorial elegance. Like this "President Newt" badge, for example. |
| Finally, for anyone still in denial – Karl Rove perhaps – over the events of 6 November 2012, there is still plenty of Romney-Ryan 2012 gear available online, despite Romney's official store shutting down recently. Or you could just accept that Obama won and start preparing for next time round by buying this Chris Christie 2016 sweatshirt. | Finally, for anyone still in denial – Karl Rove perhaps – over the events of 6 November 2012, there is still plenty of Romney-Ryan 2012 gear available online, despite Romney's official store shutting down recently. Or you could just accept that Obama won and start preparing for next time round by buying this Chris Christie 2016 sweatshirt. |