Souvenirs are displayed for sale at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado in this August 25, 2008 file photo. A weak economy has many Americans pinching pennies, but consumer zeal for Obama merchandise has not flagged since he was elected on Nov. 4 as the first black U.S. president. Reuters Pictures 12 months ago

Souvenirs are displayed for sale at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado in this August 25, 2008 file photo. A weak economy has many Americans pinching pennies, but consumer zeal for Obama merchandise has not flagged since he was elected on Nov. 4 as the first black U.S. president.

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