They said what? The politics of magnets

Updated: October 12, 2008 - 10:56 PM

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The Mixed Up Politician Kit is one of a dozen or more variations of the original Magnetic Poetry Kit.

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Just in time for election season the folks at Magnetic Poetry Inc. have introduced the Mixed Up Politician Kit. Taking choice political quotes, the company pasted political words and phrases on magnets to allow users to replicate the phrases or make their own. Mixed Up Politician is one of a dozen or more variations of the original Magnetic Poetry Kit.

The suggested retail price is $9.95 and it can be purchased through gift stores and specialty retailers, or online at www.magneticpoetry.com.

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