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The Good, the Bad, the Obama: Merch and Signs from the Rally

Bootleg T-shirts, homemade buttons, hats and even an "Obama 08" Rams jersey. The record crowd -- about 100,000 people -- who came to see Barack Obama Saturday also brought their creativity.
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Alex Pokoski, Kirkwood, shows off his “Scare Force 1” shirt purchased from www.cafepress.com. MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
Alex Pokoski, Kirkwood, shows off his “Scare Force 1” shirt purchased from www.cafepress.com.

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These deadhead shirts were very popular.MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
These deadhead shirts were very popular.

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MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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Jane Crouch, center, sports her homemade “Momma 4 Obama” sweater. She makes a variety of merchandise, some of which states, “grow your own dope, plant a republican."MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
Jane Crouch, center, sports her homemade “Momma 4 Obama” sweater. She makes a variety of merchandise, some of which states, “grow your own dope, plant a republican."

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He'd dye for peace.MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
He'd dye for peace.

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Hope Walker has been collecting Barack Obama buttons since the very beginning of his presidential campaign.MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
Hope Walker has been collecting Barack Obama buttons since the very beginning of his presidential campaign.

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Matt McInnis and Charles Orear show off “Baracktoberfest Beer” t-shirts, with the back stating, “Please Vote Responsibly." MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
Matt McInnis and Charles Orear show off “Baracktoberfest Beer” t-shirts, with the back stating, “Please Vote Responsibly."

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Carmen Blumer, University City, expressed her democratic thoughts on the back of her T-shirt. MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth
Carmen Blumer, University City, expressed her democratic thoughts on the back of her T-shirt.

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MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
By Lyle Whitworth


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MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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Peace. Valerie Bradly, center from New York, has fun with foam.MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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Peace. Valerie Bradly, center from New York, has fun with foam.

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MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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John McCain & Sarah Palin supporters expressed their thoughts with the “A ticket to nowhere” sign. MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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John McCain & Sarah Palin supporters expressed their thoughts with the “A ticket to nowhere” sign.

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MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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"THATONE." MORE PHOTOS: See photos of Obama and other Democratic politicians from Saturday's rally.
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"THATONE."

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