McCain-Palin Campaign Button, 2008
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Artifact Overview
Arizona Senator John McCain was the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee. At first, Republican campaign material touted the political experience of this long-serving member of the Senate. But when McCain was accused of offering "more of the same," he and running mate Sarah Palin revised their approach to convince voters that they actually embodied change. Nevertheless Obama won the election.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
2008
Subject Date
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.153.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 in
Inscriptions
On front: ORIGINAL/ MAVERICKS/ MCCAIN/ PALIN
Along rim: ©2008 GOPtrunk.com Fort Wayne, IN
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