Washington Photo Blog: Monday, June 02, 2008

Amongst the things that Barack Obama carries for good luck are a bracelet belonging to a soldier deployed in Iraq, a gambler’s
Brooks Kraft / Corbis for TIME

The Candidates' Lucky Charms: Barack Obama

Amongst the things that Barack Obama carries for good luck are a bracelet belonging to a soldier deployed in Iraq, a gambler’s lucky chit, a tiny monkey god and a tiny Madonna and child. For the other candidates' good luck items, click the "next" button.

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