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  Obama Speech Sponsored by Abercrombie & Fitch

  Posted Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:47 PM | By Christopher Beam

  Watching the Obama speech right now ...

  Speaking of people standing behind the candidates, has anyone else noticed the three guys behind Obama wearing Abercrombie & Fitch? What is this, product placement? A last-minute appeal to white voters?

  A Trailhead analysis of individual donation patterns suggests that Obama could be subtly courting the Abercrombie vote. Since January 2007, employees of Abercrombie & Fitch gave $950 to Clinton, according to the FEC disclosure database. During the same period, Obama received only $500 from Abercrombie employees. (Keep in mind this only includes donations above $200.)
  

  Whether or not this move will be enough to raise Obama's support among wearers of Abercrombie & Fitch clothing is unclear.

  With analysis by Chris Wilson.

About Christopher Beam

• Christopher Beam is a Slate political reporter.

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