Why did Obama recently wear the flag pin? [View All]

I like the fact that he does not pander to the media hype of showing "patriotism" but he went and donned one in by-god WV.


http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-democrats-optional,0,6749272.story

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With pool cue, flag pin, Obama combats elitist image

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Barack Obama sported a flag lapel pin and talked up patriotism Monday as he campaigned in blue-collar West Virginia. He also shot a solid game of pool.

For only the second time in many weeks, Obama wore an American flag pin on his suit jacket. He has said he stopped wearing such pins routinely because he felt they became a substitute for "true patriotism" after the 2001 terrorist attacks. He recently wore a flag pin, for a day, given to him by a veteran. Campaign aides gave no explanation for Monday's decision, except to say that sometimes Obama wears a flag pin and sometimes he does not.
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