Obama 7-Election Cup from 7-Eleven, 2012

Summary

In 2012, 7-Eleven Inc. asked its customers to choose -- Obama or Romney? Coffee drinkers could select a blue Obama cup or a red Romney cup when they stopped at one of the company's thousands of convenience stores. Previous 7-Election promotions had successfully predicted the winners of the last three presidential elections. And for 2012? Another winner: Obama 59% to Romney 41%.

In 2012, 7-Eleven Inc. asked its customers to choose -- Obama or Romney? Coffee drinkers could select a blue Obama cup or a red Romney cup when they stopped at one of the company's thousands of convenience stores. Previous 7-Election promotions had successfully predicted the winners of the last three presidential elections. And for 2012? Another winner: Obama 59% to Romney 41%.

Artifact

Disposable cup

Date Made

2012

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.110.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 6 in

Diameter: 3.5 in

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