Buttons And Magnets

If you are an avid supporter of any candidate this election, you are undoubtedly itching to show your support visually. One great way to let other people know just who you will be choosing this coming November, you can always wear that candidate’s button.

But there can be some issues associated with that practice. Say you want to wear your pin to work, but you’re loath to put pin holes in your best clothing. Even small pin pricks can be a problem for delicate fabrics like chiffon or silk.

If you don’t want to worry about possible rips or tears, try a magnetic button. These are secured to your clothing by adding another small magnet on the other side of your shirt or jacket. The pin is sure to stay secure all day, and you don’t have to worry about pin holes.

You can even create a magnet button on certain sites around the web. These sites often allow you to make personalized buttons, so you can place whatever picture or slogan you’d like to add.
 

Although you might think that showing your support for a political candidate with a button is a relatively new idea, it actually goes as far back as our original founding father, George Washington.

His supporters were present at his inauguration in droves wearing brass buttons reading “G.W.—Long Live the President.” And ever since, their popularity has yet to wane. As the technology improved, these campaign buttons became increasingly complex, quickly incorporating pictures of the political candidates.

The first election where buttons were widely used as a campaign tool was in 1896 between William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. They have been seen on the campaign trail ever since. In recent years, there has been a shift to campaign stickers, because they can be produced en masse for rallies and other political events.

People who want a more permanent alternative to campaign stickers still turn to campaign buttons as the primary way to show their political support.