The “Re” Count Bobblehead Doll
The 2008 election cycle was remarkable, distinguished by the historic victory of Barack Obama and significant gains for the Democratic Party in general. As Minnesotans know, one bit of election business remains undecided six months later. Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken continue their contest for Minnesota’s vacant U.S. Senate seat.
As usual, the St. Paul Saints baseball team turned a big news story into a winning promotion. At its May 23 game against the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Canaries, the team gave away “Re” Count bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans. The dolls, dressed like the number-loving Count von Count character of Sesame Street fame, feature a rotating head with two faces. Depending on your political proclivities, you can set the “Re” Count to display either Norm Coleman’s or Al Franken’s mug.
While the Society collected Franken and Coleman materials during last year’s campaign, the “Re” Count is something special. It speaks to the unusually prolonged nature of the Senate race, and to the good humor with which Minnesotans have taken it. And it’s one… one clever idea, too, ha ha ha!
Matt Anderson, Objects Curator
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July 2nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm
What a hoot! I love it ! Sioux Falls newspapers blog has had the occasional Coleman / Franken mention .Yes they are aware Franken’s in office. That bobble head sure a winner-only wished I had one! Wonder how much it will go in price in near future.Thank’s for a great giggle!
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July 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Well I guess it’s OK if you want to promote someone who won with the help of voter fraud and the likes of the ever corrupt ACORN. Maybe the name should be “Booblehead” since the ultimate boob was given the win.
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