Cool Obama Gifts for Valentine's Day

Whether you're favorite girl or guy is a politics junkie or not, President Barack Obama has spurred interest across all sectors of American pop culture. A wide range of merchandise, from thoughtful and educational to satiric and irreverent, offers many options for a Valentine's Day gift perfectly in line with the heartbeat of 2009. Added bonus: Since these aren't traditional Valentine's Day presents there will be more left on the shelves when you do your last minute shopping. Add a little romance with a sweet card and some flowers, while still knowing your gift will be appreciated after February 14.

Books

The best way to get to know the new President? Read about his life in his own words. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, Change We can Believe In: Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise and The Audacity of hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by President Barack Obama are topping national bestseller lists and gift lists too.

Other literary gift options for Valentine's Day include The American Journey of Barack Obama by the Editor of Life Magazine, Barack Obama in His Own Words by Lisa Rogak, Obama: From Promise to Power by David Mendell and Barack Obama: An American Story by Roberta Edwards.

Calendars

Give your sweetie some daily inspiration for work or home with a 2009 Obama calendar. Wall calendars, like the 2009 Barack Obama Wall Calendar: Words of Hope and Inspiration, have room for bright, glossy photographs of President Obama working, (both in and out of the office), and spending time with his family. Beneath are quotes from his books and speeches to lift a heavy day and keep you centered on your goals. Daily calendars won't have the full-color beauty of a wall calendar, but give you a daily quote or thought to tear away. Both are available at bookstores and other retailers.

The Super Obama T-shirt

A great Valentine's Day idea for guys, the Super Obama T-shirt features a cartoon of President Obama ripping open his white button-down shirt to display his "Super O" costume beneath. The design, by renowned comic book artist Alex Ross, is set on black and available on T-shirts, fitted women's tops and even hoodies at www.stylinonline.com. Pair it with some cute boxers and your sweetie will be glad his Valentine's Day present wasn't ridiculously sappy.

Obama is My Valentine

For the lady with passion, the Obama is My Valentine Shirt by http://www.cafepress.com/ValentineObama comes in black or white with a purple, pink or teal lettering. This is also a perfect gift for your single girlie friends to wear on Valentine's Day.

Barack Obama Action Figure Distributoys, Inc.

For the true Obama collector, you can't ignore the slightly disproportioned Barack Obama Action Figure by Distributoys, Inc. At six inches tall, this suited classic allows for seven points of articulation.

Obama Bling

For keepsakes with possible futures as heirlooms, collectable coins are a good bet. And they make nice Valentine's Day presents too. Since November several options of collectable Barack Obama coins have been minted so you can "own a piece of history." The 24 karat gold Obama Presidential Inaugural Dollar is about $10 and features a full color portrait of the President on one side and a gold-face Statue of Liberty on the back.

For the stylish President Obama fan, give him the Jorg Gray 6500 series chronograph watch which President Obama has been photographed wearing with its black leather band and sleek face. The watch, which runs $325 on Presidentialwatches.com, was given to Obama as a birthday present in August of 2007. The Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph offered above is a limited edition with Time for Change engraved on the back and the date of the 2009 inauguration of Present Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.

Other fun ideas for Barack Obama Valentine's Day presents include:

Colorful customized skins for iPods, laptops or cell phones available with Obama themes at www.gelaskins.com.

Prints of famous Obama graphics, such as the Fairey "Hope" print.

Archival quality inauguration photos available at Founders of America.com.