September 01, 2004
...And One Hot Item
Posted by The Editors | 07:00 AM
For you political memorabilia collectors out there (or just the political junkies in general), keep an eye on Ebay: The printed posters distributed for delegates to wave during Schwarzenegger's speech -- a white-lettered blue sign screaming "ARNOLD!" -- were the hot ticket item in the convention hall Tuesday night.
Some delegates could be seen clutching multiple signs (I counted one lucky Californian's haul at 10), while other delegates -- as well as hopeful Garden staffers, RNC workers and journalists -- carefully scanned the rows of seats on the floor for the souvenirs. Of course, the "4 More Years" signs, attached to 2-foot sticks for maximum effect, were there for the taking, as were the "People Of Compassion" signs. But those "ARNOLD!" posters were like gold.
One convention-goer, on her way out of the hall, eyed the end of a sign, left underneath a seat, at the very last minute. Unfortunately, the torn poster only read "NOLD!" but she wasn't fazed. "It's better than nothing!" she happily said. -- From Jason Thompson, NationalJournal.com
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