MARILYN STRICKLAND: DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, AUG. 25 11:30 A.M. >>>

Kraft kills it a donkey head and 580 grams of sodium per serving.

“I've attended many conventions, and always look forward to the canvas bag each attendee receives after registration,” says Strickland. “The 2008 Democratic Convention earns a B+ for this year's bag of goodies.”

Beyond the usual pens, notepads and other swag, delegates received:

• A checkbook sized emergency radio with headphones
• Two bottles of energy drinks
• A pedometer

“My favorite item, however, is the box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, the ‘Limited Convention Edition’, complete with an illustration of a donkey holding a sign,” explains Strickland. “The back of the box has a brief history of the Democratic Party and four trivia questions.  The pasta is shaped like donkeys and stars.  This box of goodness is coming home with me.  It will sit in my cupboard indefinitely like a box of Wheaties with Michael Jordan's image on the front. Here's my question:  What dry goods would the other political parties include in their swag bags?”