The upcoming election can bring change and reform, alter history and even make you money. Obama may become the first African American President and this would provide valuable political memorabilia even if he fails to win the nomination. While stocks, futures and even oil prices can fluctuate, political memorabilia will most likely increase in value as the election season continues on for another five months. As election day approaches , the public interest will surely increase as the fever builds. Whether it is a signed Obama book or Clinton campaign sign, these items will become frenzied collectables as the shape of politics continues to change. The Internet has changed the political landscape and introduced politics to a younger generation who previously felt left out. This same segment of the population also is a large buying market on Ebay and other websites. Much like the rise in a baseball card when a hitter is closing in on a record, this election period provides a rip opportunity to cash in on an event that will be sure to garner increased media attention as it wears on. Don't miss this boat!

Al Gore and John Kerry items are worth about as much as a Mark McGwire rookie card and with good reason. These to political hasbeens fell off the political landscape once they were defeated. Sure Al Gore went on to make a movie but neither will ever run for president again.Mark McGwires toppled the single season home run record held by Roger Maris in 1998. The record stood for 27 years before Mark McGwire broke it and then Barry Bonds broke it again along with overshadowing Mark McGwires feat merely three years later. Most baseball enthusiasts don't recognise Mark McGwire or Bonds as legitimately breaking Maris's record due to suspected steroid use and as such his collectibles have held their value.

Gore and Kerry were flashes in the pan. Obama is the first black presidential candidate already. This alone is a historical milestone that doesn't look like it can be duplicated anytime soon. Even is he adds Hillary to the ticket Geraldine Ferrorro Was the first female VP candidate so the novelty does not exist. Obama will be the Roger Maris of our time. He will be the first and any that come after him will pay hommage to his ground breaking effort.

Posxsters make great collectors items. Famed urban artist Shepard Fairey has crafted soviet style prints of Obama that are all the rage. These are increasing in value by the day and are sure to shoot up this week and never to come down.

Signed posters are more valuable than signed books due to several reasons:

• Easier to display
• Less signed copies available
• Numbered and limited
• More difficult to keep in mint condition

Prints and mosters more valuable than books?

I would think the prints will increase in value more than the books based on the following:

• Limited editions
• Appeal to the younger crowd more than books
• Difficult to keep in mint condition
• Better able to be displayed

• He becomes the first Black President
• His memorabilia retains value regardless of his performance
• He is young enough to serve two terms and become a force after he leaves office
• Clinto will run against him next election and the fire will rise again