Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber costumes in demand ahead of Hallowe'en
Sales of Sarah Palin fancy dress costumes have risen strongly ahead of Halloween.
Across the US, Americans have been snapping up Palin masks, wigs and glasses, complete with Miss Alaska sashes.
"It's been phenomenal. We're selling out like crazy. It's been one of our best selling costumes to date," said Jason Sandlofer, of Ricky's NYC fancy dress shop.
Although sales of Obama costumes are outselling McCain ones, according to Mr Sandlofer, Palin is still ahead in the costume stakes.
"Obama to McCain right now Obama's outselling McCain. But Sarah Palin's taking the cake," added Mr Sandlofer.
Dianne Avery, a customer at Ricky NYC's, said: "I think she [Sarah Palin] has a particular look that's easy to copy and she also has some opinions that a lot of people don't agree with."
Fancy dress shops have even been stocking up on Joe the Plumber costumes, complete with blue jumpsuit, plunger and name badge.
Meanwhile Saturday Night Live actress Tina Fey has said she glues her ears back for her popular television impressions of Palin.
But she added it took her a while to accept she was almost a perfect double for the Republican vice-presidential candidate.
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