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Good evening folks. My friends, this will be a maverick blog post.

Long time no blog. I’ve been preoccupied with the Jewish Holiday’s and praying for atonement. During this intense repentance process, I’ve managed to extend my waist size by several cubic inches.

Today, Senator John McCain attended a rally in Downington Pennsylvania. At some point in middle of the festivities, the Republican candidate was presented with a Cindy McCippah. McCain was so impressed by the pink McCippah that he called over his wife Cindy to show her the maverick Yarmulke.

McCain also asked my friend Judy Davidson if “Joe” had seen the Kippah yet. Joe Lieberman. Not Joe plumber. Judy told him that Lieberman has the blue McCippah! Hopefully, Hadassah gave Joe the blue McCippah!

Here’s two pics of the McCain duo striking a pose with the Cindy McCippah.

Not sure if you heard. There is a group called Rabbis For Obama. Like the name suggests, this is a group of Rabbis (not priests), endorsing Barack Obama (not Senator McCain).

Their site is here. You can read more coverage about Rabbis for Obama, here and here.

Anyways, I think this is a superb concept. Why? Because let’s face it; most people really form an opinion based on what the Rabbi likes. If the Rabbi drinks Dr. Pepper, then the community develops a taste for this fine brand of cola.

I know lots of Jews. When they go into the polling booth, they are no longer thinking about the issues. The economy? Blah. National security? Blah blah. What goes through their mind moments before pulling the lever is: “who is my Rabbi voting?”. And then they pull the lever accordingly.

So, it was a breath of fresh air to see these maverick Rabbis pool resources and create a coalition.

Not to be outdone, I resolved to emerge from the caves of silence. I introduce to you the freshly minted organization called “Rabies for Obama“. Basically, it is a group of different forms of rabies that have joined together to endorse Senator Obama. Link.

To be fair, I need to create a broad coalition supporting McCain as well. Not sure if it will be called “Measles for McCain” or “Smallpox for John McCain’. Stay tuned.

Just did a Google search for the term “Jews for Palin“. Yeah. I’m on Firefox. Bite me.

Anyways, see screen shot. Either Palin is really new. Or she is not getting the Jews excited. Maybe both. In contrast, if you do a search for “Jews for Biden“, you do not get a “did you mean…”

This reminds me of the French Military Victories stunt…

(Potentially sobering news for the Sarah Palin Lipstick Kippah)

It is getting interesting in the Jewish community. Here’s the: Rabbis for Obama site. Warning: lots of nudity on this site. Not. And here’s an announcement from “Jews for Palin“. Spoiler alert: the guy on the video is voting for McCain/Palin.

Big news for all visitors to Doaks. I am breaking out with pimples all over my face. Not sure why? Maybe it’s all those taco chips and salsa. Maybe it’s the launch of my latest Kippah. Whatever the case, it’s annoying as all hell.

So, the Sarah Palin Lipstick Kippah has arrived. Link. I struggled with the naming of this one.

The BarraKippah; that didn’t fly because it has the name “Barack”. You NEVER, EVER want to have a Kippah that sends mixed signals. That’s what caused the Bay of Pigs.

The Lipsticka: it didn’t roll off the tongue the way a Yarmulke name ought to.

The AlasKap: Don’t even go there. It was barely a fleeting thought.

I interrupt the turbulent flow of this post to inform you that I have successfully punctured a rogue zit on my right cheek. You see, the surge IS working!

Here’s a few pics of the Kippahs. Front and back. FYI, this Yarmulke in particular was not comfortable at first having its hind quarters photographed. However, after much coaxing and wheedling, I was able to persuade the Kippah to proudly display what its mother gave her!

Btw, here’s the final line of the product description: No earmarks were requested for the creation of this Yarmulke.

From the WSJ: Thinking Outside the Lox. Fun read.

From SNL: Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton Address the Nation. Fun watch.

Weekend Journal: The Triumph of Culture Over Politics. Interesting read. Link. Not as boring as the title suggests. A few quotes from the article, to prove to you that I read it:

If hearing the word “culture” makes you think of Rossini, the latest translation of “Anna Karenina,” the Guggenheim Museum or “The Wire,” then you’re probably a liberal — or, at least, an unreconstructed “cosmopolitan” conservative. But if the word culture means for you forms of courtship, or sexual preference, or the relationship between parents and children, or the set of rituals that revolve around the ownership and use of a gun, or, most passionately of all, ways of living, and believing, and rejoicing, and suffering, and dying that are hallowed by the religion you practice and embodied in the church you belong to — if for you, culture does not primarily signify opera or HBO, then you are probably celebrating Sarah Palin’s ragged, real-seeming life.

Note to self in the public forum: make sure to rent or buy “The Wire”.

Finally, “The New Pranksters”, a funny read. Gosh darn it, why didn’t I think of some of these stuff?

Since the inception of the famed Kippah Polls, the McCippah as retained a consistent lead over the Obamica. Until last week. Yippers.

Yesterday, a writer asked me if the Obama Kippahs gained traction thanks to the DNC. I checked the numbers. Indeed, the convention put the Obamica ahead last week.

These numbers are not a total tally. It’s based on Kippah orders since the start of last week. When the history books are written about the politcal kippahs, this convention momentum will be referred to as the great convention kippah bounce.

Since last week, 60% of orders are for the Obamica; 40% for the McCippah.

The graphic depicts the changing tide; Hurricane Gustav, Gracious Hillary and Obama taking control in Denver.

In general, people were always surprised that the McCippah was outselling the Obamica, since Jews typically vote Democract.

Three possible explanations I keep hearing as to why this occured

1 - Democratic Jews have less money to spend after donating so much of their savings to the Obama campaign
2 - Republican Jews tend to be more religious; hence the Kippah
3 - Democratic Jews, while the majority, are akin to the girl with the natural beauty that doesn’t even need makeup. Makeup = Obamica Kippah Whereas the Republican Jew, the minority, has a tougher battle and needs the reinforcement…

Will the McCippah reclaim the title after the RNC this week?

Good weekend. This past Shabbos, I stayed by a friend in Mercer Island. Good fun. I did not wear my McCain or Obama Kippah to shul. It was my first time there was no reason for me to alienate anyone. Instead, I played it say and wore my Hot Kippah.

As you can imagine, the synagogue was abuzz with the Palin nomination. In a surprising turn of events, every Jew I met had an opinion about McCain’s VP selection. And, they were more than willing to share it with be. Big surprise. (Sarcasm level at full throttle.)

Here’s the biggest shocker of all; the Democrats told me that it was a stupid decision. And the Republicans opined that it was a brilliant move orchestrated my McCain. Crazy! Truth be told, during the Friday night dinner, a democrat who had a lot of wine to drink told me that after she watched Palin and McCain on stage, she started to worry for her party.

OK; bottom line, Is Sarah good for the Jews? Ira Norman, head of the National Jewish Democratic Council issued a statement saying that Palin was a bad choice. Matt Brooks, head of the Republican National Jewish Council issued a statement in support of the decision. Again, tremendous shock! You can read more here. And here.

Now, the fact is, had Lieberman been chosen as McCain’s VP, the Jewish community really would have been torn asunder on the matter. Especially since Lieberman was almost a Democratic VP. At least Sarah Palin isn’t Jewish. I can only imagine the debates that would have taken place amongst the Jews.

Rabbi Yossi Greenberg of Chabad in Alaska, yes, of course Chabad is in Alaska, had very nice things to say about Sarah Palin. “She’s established a great relationship with the Jewish community over recent years, and has attended several of our Jewish cultural gala events,” and that “We all feel that the Governor is a remarkable, energetic, and good person.”

Greenberg was unequivocal in stating that Chabad representatives do NOT endorse political candidates.

Sarah Palin with Rabbi Greenberg

A few moths ago, Barack Obama was in Florida. During his visit, Obama visited a synagogue to court the Jewish vote. And maybe even to catch a Minyan for Mincha.

The chosen synagogue was Bnai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, a conservative outfit. FYI, Jewish conservative. Nothing to do with the conservative political party. If anything, the opposite would be true. If anything.

Anyways, Rabbi Pinny was in attendance and was photographed by a Getty shutterbug.

Unfortunately, the event occurred about 3 months BVK (before VanityKippah.com). Otherwise, I’d have made sure that Rabbi Pinny would be wearing an Obamica!

Another week. Another poll result. Last week, we introduced the Kippak Poll. This week, we have the second installment.

To date, the McCain Kippah, the McCippah is outselling the Obamica, the Barack Obama Kippah, 52% to 48%.

Does this mean anything? I have no idea. A few possible explanations for the McCippah lead can be found here.

What do you think? Does this shed any light on the Jewish vote?

Next week, I will break things down by male and female orders. Maybe even throw in some data on conversion rates and page views.

Good afternoon. The sun is beginning to break through the penetrable clouds of the Seattle skyline. Hence, I will keep this post brief, though my personal preference is boxers. Kidding.

Ever since this site launched, I’ve been constantly asked the same question: Which Kippah is selling more; the McCippah or the Obamica?

The Jewish population in the US is rather small at about 2.5%. Perhaps less. Still, lots of Jewish folk reside in Florida, including my nephew. And Florida is an important state. With the notorious history of the knocked-up chad. There’s also a nice amount of Jewish voters in other states with sizable electoral votes: California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Massachusets.

Jon Stewart is also Jewish. I’m just saying.

So, there are the Zogby polls and the Rasmussen polls. Today, I introduce the Kippah Polls.

The site has been live for a week. To date, the McCain Kippah leads the Obama Kippah; 56% to 44% in total sales.

As time progresses, I will be able to break down these figures by State and by male/female purchases.