The band supported Barack Obama's presidential candidacy in 2008. In July of that year, the band designed and sold a t-shirt featuring Obama's image above the words "Mr. November," a reference to both their song from Alligator and the month of the U.S. presidential election. All proceeds were donated to Obama's campaign.[31]
On October 16, 2008, The National played a rally for Barack Obama on Fountain Square in their hometown of Cincinnati with The Breeders.[32] Buses for early voting were available before the show to take voters to the Hamilton County Board of Elections.[32]
The band supported Barack Obama's presidential candidacy in 2008. In July of that year, the band designed and sold a t-shirt featur...