Obama License Plate Sales Shatter Record

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Special Illinois license plates featuring Barack Obama have set a record, and officials expect sales to keep going strong.

Illinois sold more than 1,800 of the Obama license plates during a 60-day period this spring. The secretary of state's office says the previous record was 800 plates featuring the Illinois Police Association.

The plates were official but temporary. They've expired now, but the state is still selling them solely as memorabilia.

A spokesman for Secretary of State Jesse White says the $50 plates are now attracting buyers from around the country and as far away as Germany.

Proceeds benefit Illinois libraries, which have so far collected more than $70,000 from Obama plate sales.

-ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comments

[Haitiana4Obama]

I wish I lived in Illinois, I want one of those plates.

[Thefamilyvan]

Sales aren't surprising. Anything with Barack on it, sells.

[yvonne61]

Do any one know how to get one?

[JanPoore]

I wish they would make them permanent vanity official plates that people could order. Would be a great way for the state to raise money. I would buy them. I heart POB.

[IllinoisTexan43]

I believe anyone can now order the plates. It's no longer just available in Illinois. We just ordered a set. It's through the Illinois Library Association.

[FatJoe]

Seems like they could make more if the release wasn't so limited.

[jazabelz]

Wish I could make that choice in Texas! Would love to rub it in the noses of the ever decreasins Republicans in Dallas area!!!!

[Thoreau77]

I want one!

[harriscrl3]

Now this is an exploitation cause I can support

Carol

[wdw505]

wow a whole 1800 people want to put mrbo on their cars....i'm impressed

[htd2009]

Very cool.