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February 07, 2012

Obama Campaign Selling High-Priced Designer Apparel

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Republicans question Obama campaign's designer apparel sales

Published February 07, 2012 | The Wall Street Journal
 
WASHINGTON –  Move over, PACs. The latest campaign-finance flap is about sacks.
 
At a New York fundraising event Tuesday called "Runway to Win," President Barack Obama's re-election campaign plans to begin selling campaign-themed tote bags, T-shirts and accessories designed by more than two dozen famous designers.
 
Attendees can purchase a tote bag designed by Derek Lam for $75. A collectible makeup bag created by Richard Blanch with nail polish in Red-y To Win Red, Victory White and Bo Blue is going for $40. And a silk scarf featuring Obama's likeness by Thakoon Panichgul is $95. Profits from the sales will go to Obama's campaign chest.
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