'Bark' Obama wins by a landslide in merchandise stakes

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

DENVER, Colorado (AFP) — Democrat "donkey poop," Barack Obama hot-sauce and t-shirts for dogs: Denver souvenir shops are doing a roaring trade in gifts and souvenirs during convention week.

At her downtown dog boutique -- Dog Savvy -- owner Dana Hood says Democratic-themed accessories for pooches have been flying off the shelves in the build-up to the party pow-wow.

The most popular items? "The 'Bark Obama' t-shirts have been selling really well, and the George W. Bush biscuits have been a big hit," Hood told AFP.

Not surprisingly, Obama merchandise has been heavily outscoring the souvenirs that cater to supporters of Republican presidential hopeful John McCain.

"If our sales figures were votes then Obama would win by a landslide," Hood said. "Every...