a merchant referendum

I should have posted this months ago and seemed like a genius, but instead I'm behind the curve. I was reminded today, however, of a political barometer. Based on an informal accounting of the T-shirts offered by street vendors and gift shops, Obama has held a decided advantage over Hillary since well before the New Year. Today in the window of a gift shop in Union Station, Obama had several T-shirts displayed prominently, McCain had a couple next to his and Hillary earned one design down in the corner.