Description
During the 2000 presidential cycle, the George W. Bush New Hampshire 2000 scarf appeared in the Granite State. With snow on the ground and freezing temperatures outside, the 100% wool scarves were emblazoned with the campaign logo and the phrase “A REASON FOR FREEZ’N NEW HAMPSHIRE 2000”. Considering their practical application, I quickly acquired a couple of the scarves, one to use and the other for the collection. To remain politically neutral, I covered up the logo when I wore the scarf. They were a popular item and seemed to disappear quickly.
Another item I picked up along the Bush campaign trail is a W-2000 terrycloth towel with brass grommet. I can only assume it was designed for warmer climates – most likely for cleaning golf balls – as it has the ability to attach to a golf bag. It was acquired by the Bush/Cheney team and issued to the traveling press as a souvenir during the 2000 election cycle. Instead of attaching it to a golf bag, I ended up hooking the towel to my tripod and drying off wet gear while working outdoors in rainy weather.