Etsy, the online craft store, has in recent years become a clearinghouse for homemade political paraphernalia. During the 2016 election, meme-able phrases from debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump were transformed into T-shirts within hours. In the run-up to the midterms, some new candidates have received the Etsy treatment, including prominent Democrats like Beto O’Rourke and Andrew Gillum. But the 2016 heavyweights, including President Trump, continue to dominate the site. ImageBeto O’Rourke votive candle | $12.99These candles were created by Camillo Melchiorre, a 39-year-old Philadelphian who has been closely following Mr. O’Rourke’s campaign to represent Texas in the Senate.

Source: New York Times November 02, 2018 19:30 UTC