# Political Phone Cases The Obama-Biden iPhone Cases Encourage Democratic Participation By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-06-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-biden-iphone-cases References: [store.barackobama](https://store.barackobama.com/accessories/obama-cases.html) In an attempt to appeal to a younger, technologically connected generation, the Obama-Biden [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-sophistication) cases have become available through President Obama's website. As a fundraising initiative for the current President and Vice President duo, the phone cases are sleekly designed and display prominently political allegiances of the carrier. The concept of a branded T-shirt, mug, etc. is still around, but not necessarily what the next generation wants to be investing in. Since Obama hit the youth vote hard in the last election, this initiative is in keeping with the demographic he needs to get active for the 2012 Presidential election. The Obama for America iPhone case is made in America, available for the 4/4s models of iPhone and features a range of flashy blue, red and white designs -- perfect for the upcoming Independence Day celebration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Branded Phone Cases:** Creating phone cases with political branding can appeal to a younger, technologically connected generation. - **Political Fundraising Initiatives:** Using phone cases as a fundraising initiative can encourage Democratic participation. - **Youth Engagement in Politics:** Promoting political allegiances through phone cases can engage younger generations in the political process. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Political Campaigns:** Political campaigns can utilize branded phone cases to raise funds and engage supporters. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can benefit from producing phone cases with political branding. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel companies can tap into the political market by creating politically themed phone cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [All-Black Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-phone-cases.md) - [Presidential Note Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-biden.md) - [Sitcom Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Branded Technology Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-x-casetify-collection.md) - [Neo-Expressionist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-1.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1.md) - [Hit Show-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-game-x-casetify.md)