Welcome to Gift Guidance 2008 -- LA.COM's definite collection of Holiday Gift Guides for all the nutbags and loved ones in your life.

Don't let the financial bloodletting of present-buying impede your ability to make creative gift choices.  Your friends at LA.COM have done the work for you.  We've explored Southern California from La Jolla to Leo Carrillo and... up to... Pismo to find that special something for every somebody on your list.

The 'Yes We Can' Gift Guide

Quit Biden your time (wocka wocka), and check out the best Obama gear for the Pres-elect maniac in your life.  Even if you can't make it to the nomination -- or if your candidate didn't win out, there are gift ideas here for all political stripes and ages. We nominate the following items:

Brand your Baby for Obama

Onesies are becoming more and more like car stickers: people are compelled to read them because they are captivated by the way they wrap cute bumpers. The onesie craze has many online purchasing options, but we started here because of the Shuggie -Otis-meets-Saturday-Night-Fever-tribute feel...

'To the Vegetables of America ... Enough!'

In case you weren't endeared of President-elect Obama's tendency toward the more elite foodstuffs (did you see him choke down a few sips of American brew?) there's this logo wizard that will amuse and delight your own Kitchen Cabinet with personalized gifts -- and all for a mere donation...

Teasers for Tees: Shirts galore...

There are literally as many Obama t-shirt options for you as there were hanging chads back in the day (don't worry, your politico friend will get the reference). We weren't exactly arbitrary about picking a site to start with, but the mere chutzpah of this URL -- and the tacky Santa hat -- put this one over the top. For less-than-enthusiastic-about-Change political types in your sphere, you can add to their leisure wardrobe at this site (tho the URL is debatable, we're taking it in the Black Friday and Black Monday mode.)

For some other options, you can check out the intrepid CafePress site or some other options like these (or click here if you're Irish).

Place Your Bets ... on History...

The novelty items are abundant for stucking the stockings of your political gambler. If the recipient was a Blue Stater, then perhaps having a new deck of cards will get the holidays started right. Especially with Obama as the King and Alec Baldwin as the Jack! (Really?! We think Keith Olberman would make a better knave...)

Bedazzled ... Accessorizing the Movement

Jewelry options are also abundant as we move toward Inauguration Day. From earrings, to bottle holders, to lapel pins (always stirring controversy) ... and with DIY kits, sites and distributors there are sizes and colors for everyone. Ranging from hippie-esque to "gold"-plated goodies, you can start your search here. Besides, it had the best catch phrase.

Jewelry, Part Two: The Real Deal

Perhaps you'd like to wrap someone's lobes around a set of earrings like the First Lady to be wore on election night? Just be prepped to dish a serious cash 'donation' to that lucky merchant. These danglies will run you more than $10,000, reports fashion writer Hitha Prabhkar.

If you have some Obama/politico gift ideas, please email us at info@LA.com with them.

Meanwhile, happy shopping!

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