Yale for President T-shirts Spark Debate Amongst Bush, Kerry Supporters

Ivysport.com releases Yale-themed presidential shirts and an online poll to inspire Yale grads, American public to flaunt their political affiliation

ALISO VIEJO, CA October 5, 2004 -- Ivysport, the official online clothing company of the Ivy League, has launched its first line of politically-inspired gear that highlights the common Yale thread between both presidential candidates engaged in the race for the White House. Giving a political edge to typical collegiate clothing, Ivysports Yale for President t-shirts are designed to instigate friendly debate, prompt discussions, and make voting cool in 2004.

Ivysport recognizes the importance behind the 2004 presidential election, said Eric Barnes, CEO of Ivysport. What better way to inspire someone to vote than with something fashionable? Its critical that Americans voices are heard Ivysport supports both Bush and Kerry, but we want Americans to literally wear their own vote on their sleeve to let others know that its good to be political.

From now until November 2nd, Ivysport will promote its Yale for President campaign with t-shirts and an online poll. George W. Bush (Yale class of 1966) and John Kerry (Yale class of 1968) receive a vote from each shirt sold. Visitors to Ivysport.com can monitor the tally, depicted on Yales Johnson Field scoreboard, as fans of the Ancient Eight schools cast and wear their votes.

The navy blue Yale for President t-shirts sport the traditional Yale logo on the front, while emblazoned on the back is either a large Bush 04 or Kerry 04 emblem. Made of 100% brushed cotton, the high-quality shirts sell for $15.95 each on Ivysport.com.

About Ivysport
Orange County based Ivysport captures the bold and unparalleled spirit of Americas Ivy League in a distinctive line of collegiate clothing. For over 350 years, the schools of the Ivy League have defined the meaning of scholar-athlete, building a rich tradition of excellence in academics and athletics. Known as the Ancient Eight of the Ivy League, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale are more than Americas finest colleges they represent the passionate drive to succeed in learning, athletics, and life.
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