Here's a look at the history of the lapel pin in presidential ... “Well, this is fun.” I was the only woman on the Security Council, and I decided to get some more costume jewelry. On ...

It's a piece of metal with some red, white and blue enamel: the lapel pin. And for probable Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, a missing American flag pin is his fashion faux pas.

Tuesday’s tally had John McCain ahead with 611 pins sold versus 162 for Obama. Will Michelle Obama break down and trade in her signature string of pearls for some ‘Obama 2008’ flair?