Veterans for Romney Bumper Sticker, 2012

Summary

In the 2012 presidential election, military veterans were a key Republican voting bloc. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, targeted the group, citing President Obama's policies that failed to help veterans find employment and Obama's failure to enact needed reforms in the Veteran's Administration. Many veterans agreed. Romney outpolled Obama by 20 percentage points among veterans, though it was not enough to win the White House.

In the 2012 presidential election, military veterans were a key Republican voting bloc. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee, targeted the group, citing President Obama's policies that failed to help veterans find employment and Obama's failure to enact needed reforms in the Veteran's Administration. Many veterans agreed. Romney outpolled Obama by 20 percentage points among veterans, though it was not enough to win the White House.

Artifact

Bumper sticker

Date Made

2012

Subject Date

2012

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.115.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 4 in

Width: 5 in

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