What does a life-size paper doll of Barack Obama look like? You can see for yourself at the “Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election” exhibit that opens today (June 23) at the Museum of the City of New York. Included are all sorts of humorous campaign memorabilia, including a commemorative coat button from George Washington’s inauguration, a James Garfield oil lamp, A “Robert Kennedy for President” paper dress, and an original copy of the famous “Dewey Defeats Truman” headline.

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