| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13 , 2008
CONTACT:
Aleksandra Syska
Director of Membership
(703) 610-0241
asyska@rbanet.com
McLean, VA – The Retail Bakers of America (RBA) and participating retail bakeries are in Week 5 of their 2008 Presidential Election Cookie Poll, representing 24 states and 52 retail bakeries.
RBA's poll shows Sen. Obama in the lead by 14 percentage points; tracking closely to the more recognized election polls run by CNN and the Gallup Poll. The results of RBA's 2004 poll were accurate in predicting George W. Bush's election win, leading many to now follow the 2008 poll through to its conclusion on Election Day.
Maro Dimmer, Rheinlander Bakery, Arvada, Colo., shares that many of the teenagers they have working for them in their bakery are discussing the cookie poll in their government and economic classes. Some of the teachers are using RBA's Election Cookie Poll Website as a visual aid during class.
Over 29,000 election cookies have been sold at participating bakeries since their poll locations opened on September 6. Voters may vote as many times as they would like, and there is no age restriction. The option to vote absentee has now been made available, as election cookies can be purchased online at 1-800-Bakery.com.
The Retail Bakers of America ( RBA ) is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit trade association located in McLean, VA whose membership consists of retail bakeries, industry suppliers, educators, students, culinary colleges and other industry partners. The RBA is committed to the success of the retail baking industry. Celebrating its 90 th anniversary year, RBA works as the business partner and resource provider for bakers across the country, and is the nation's premier source for industry information.
1-800-Bakery.com is an online collection of some of America's finest bakeries. It is a digital showcase filled with recipes from the country's most talented pastry chefs. This online hub of bakeries offers select gourmet desserts available for overnight delivery anywhere in the Continental U.S. Their seductive assortments of lush and celebrated pastries serve all occasions including anniversaries, birthdays, special events and corporate gifts.
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