HOW MANY MORE YEARS?:

One year on, Obamamania gives way to luke warm support (AFP, 11/02/09)

A quick look around downtown Washington confirms that the Obama trinkets are still for sale, but more than one strategically placed street hawker have found little point in displaying the T-shirts, posters, and "Yes We Can" buttons bearing the new president's image.

"They stay in the truck," grumbled a vendor who identified himself as "Dick," as he pointed to a rusty vehicle behind him. "They don't sell anymore."

Indeed, Obama's honeymoon with the American people lasted less than six months.

When the novelty of your pet rock and Rubik's Cube wore off you just tucked them away on a shelf somewhere. We're stuck with this tchotchke for at least three more years and, if the GOP retakes Congress, maybe for 7. Though, Seinfeld was about nothing and did last nine....

Posted by Orrin Judd at November 2, 2009 7:25 AM