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Democratic Convention Official Partners
Aug 27, 2008, 11:29 am
The following is a selection of official sponsors and vendors to the Democratic National Convention.
- Pepsi Fountain Drinks: Official provider of Barack Obama's favorite beverage: a 32 ounce Big Gulp combining Pepsi, Mountain Dew, root beer, Cherry Pepsi, cream soda, and Sierra Mist.
- denver.craigslist.org: Official black metal futon frame provider to anyone who can come pick it up this weekend.
- Microsoft: Bringing some Verizon XV6900s on the off chance that thousands of iPhones suddenly malfunction during the height of the convention.
- HillaryEdwards2008.com: Bought this ad space for DNC in mid-2007; non-refundable.
- Pop Secret: Official microwaveable popcorn provider.
- Jiffy Pop: Official stovetop popcorn provider.
- Mancuso's Body Shop: Official provider of fliers on windshields of every car in convention venue parking lot.
- Volkswagen, Birkenstock and Starbucks: Official providers of the effete liberal caricature's cars, footwear, and lattes.
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