Just like baby-holding (see Obama hold babies and McCain hold babies), eating has become an integral part of the American political process.
Scroll down to see what the candidates have been eating on the campaign trail.
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(Images by AP and Getty)
Sticky fingers: Obama encounters an age-old problem eating wings.
Sticky fingers: Obama encounters an age-old problem eating wings.
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Campaign Food
Obama, here with wife Michelle, likes his ice cream.
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Obama gets ready for gumbo in New Orleans
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McCain also embraces the bib before eating chili in Ohio.
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An apple on the run
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Chips while chatting with reporters
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Running mate Joe Biden buys ice cream for himself and Obama in Pennsylvania.
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McCain spends on salsa for himself and his running mate Sarah Palin in New Mexico.
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Obama is also a fan of Mexican food
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McCain chows down on croquetas with small business owners in Miami.
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Obama eats breakfast after meeting with union leaders in Indiana.
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McCain concentrates on lunch
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A corn dog at the Iowa State Fair
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Having a pork chop, with wife Cindy, also at the Iowa State Fair.
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Icy treats again: with daughters Sasha (left) and Malia (right) and their friend in Hawaii.
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Take me out to the ball game: McCain has a hot dog with Rudy and Judith Giuliani.
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Taking a big bite at the Sombrero Festival in Texas
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Obama with his favorite food: pie.
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McCain and Palin chow down on BBQ.
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Obama unwinds with Yuengling, America's oldest beer.
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