PHILADELPHIA, PA—(May 25, 2004)—Concord Confections, the makers of Dubble Bubble, the world's first bubble gum, nominates its favorite Election 2004 confectionery candidate with the launch of John Kerry and George W. Bush El Bubble Presidential Favorites Bubble Gum Cigars. Beginning in 1960, this yummy historical tradition offered consumers a playful way to show their support for their favorite presidential hopeful.
Historically the sales of El Bubble Presidential Favorites have mirrored the presidential election results. For instance, in 2000, Bush Presidential Favorites outsold Gore Presidential Favorites by 1.4%, which is nearly the exact same margin that brought George W. Bush to the White House!
Pollsters may have their doubts about the accuracy of El Bubble Presidential Favorites predictions, but history doesn't lie!
These fruit-flavored, patriotic, novelty bubble gum cigars are wrapped in candidate-themed packaging—complete with catchy campaign slogans! John Kerry supporters can chomp on "Democrat Blue" bubble gum cigars, while George W. Bush supporters fire up for this heated election with their "Republican Red" bubble gum cigars. Partisan politics have never been so much fun! In today's non-smoking world, El Bubble Presidential Favorites provide the ultimate "politically correct" solution for cigar-worthy situations and celebrations. Passing around El Bubble bubble gum cigars is an idea that's bound to "stick"!
El Bubble Presidential Favorites Bubble Gum Cigars are available nationwide at specialty candy stores and convenience stores. SRP: $.55 each
Concord Confections, the maker of El Bubble Presidential Favorites and Dubble Bubble, the world's first bubble gum, is one of the largest manufacturers of bubble gum in the world, having established its leadership position offering innovative brands in the category including Tongue Splashers - "The gum ball that paints your mouth with a splash of color." Founded in 1986, Concord Confections' packaged goods, bulk, bulk vending and private label products can be found in mass merchandise, grocery, drug, convenience, toy and wholesale outlets worldwide. For more information on any of the gum and confectionery products available from Concord Confections, please call 800/267-0037 or visit the company's website at www.dubblebubble.com.
In an amazing show of bi-partisan cooperation "The Candidates" came together at the 2004 All-Candy Expo in Chicago, IL to shake some hands, kiss some babies, and hand out some Concord Confection's El Bubble Presidential Favorites Bubble Gum Cigars! For those of you keeping count George W. Bush cigars were chosen 2-to-1 over John Kerry cigars...these results were tallied during an official Expo Poll .
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