The country is embroiled in a pretty heated election race between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. It's a historical election on both tickets with Obama being, possibly, the first black candidate elected to the office and, McCain's VP, Sarah Palin, being, possibly, the first female elected to that office.
Either way, it's time to merchandise and Ann Arbor businesses are doing just that. Their likenesses are popping up on soda, coffee, and, of course, t-shirts. And business seems to be good.
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Natural and organic grocer Plum Market has stocked Jones Soda Co.'s "Pure McCain Cola." But it also has sold "Obama Blend: Yes We Can Coffee," from Ann Arbor roaster Mighty Good Coffee Co.
David Myers, co-owner of the coffee company, said Obama just happens to be the first candidate to have a perfect blend of former residences - including Hawaii, Indonesia and Kenya - to inspire a new version of coffee.
"Obama Blend" has been a top seller since it was introduced earlier this month, Myers said. He has no McCain roast, but said that shouldn't be taken as his business' endorsement for Obama.
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