Maybe all Barack Obama and John McCain need to do is grow a mustache and they'll seal the deal in November.

MLB's All-Star Final Vote is well underway and concludes Thursday night at 5 p.m. Each team has launched a campaign to support their players, although a few could hardly pass as an "effort."

Fans fervent voting will be the ultimate deciding factor, but if creative campaign slogans had a final say, here's how I'd rank them:


1. Jason Giambi "Support the Stache" is the official New York Yankees slogan, but that's just a complimentary effort to what will make the Giambino a shoe-in. The American Mustache Institute has pledged their full support for the Yankee slugger "whether you believe in performance-enhancing facial hair or not."

AMI went so far as to send an official statement in support of Giambi to the Yankees:

"The only choice for the final roster spot on the 2008 American League All-Star Team is Jason Giambi. He not only represents the great Yankees dynasty previously led by the likes of Reggie Jackson – the father of the mustache in modern-day baseball – but Giambi represents the hopes and dreams of the previously downtrodden mustached American, a breed that was on the U.S. Endangered Species list as recently as 2005. Clearly, the voting public must takes into account Giambi’s powerful lip fur, as it signifies great intellect, good looks, and the ability to stare down the most powerful of martial arts gurus. And while none of that may matter on the baseball diamond, it’s the most compelling reason offered for All-Star status in the history of the game."

As I mentioned earlier today, the AL Final Vote was over before it began.

2. Corey Hart Very nice use of the exhaustive I love New York t-shirts wins big points with me, and would qualify as the top slogan if not for the mustache power. The organization is placing the logo around Miller Park this week and handig out t-shirts to support their right fielder.

There's also word of a big sign on Interstate-94 to further drive home the point.

3. David Wright "Vote Wright Now" is behind the face of the Mets. You know I love a good pun, and these All-Star campaigns were built for it.

4. Pat Burrell "Go to bat for Pat" is the decided slogan for the Phillie who should have been voted into the game without the final help from fans. Slogan's a little lame, but at least they came up with one.

5. (tie) Aaron Roward and Jermaine Dye I expected more from the White Sox who may have launched the best All-Star vote slogan with "Punch A.J." in 2006. Instead it's just a simple "Vote for Dye" message with a few calls to action during television and radio broadcasts this week. The reason these two are tied, is because the two teams have merged forces and will also help to promote the other's candidate.

7. Evan Longoria The Rays rookie third baseman had so much potential for a dominant voting movement. While any reference to Desperate Housewives and Eva is too easy, and overused, that's the point of such competitions. We'll forgive the Rays, as they've got other races to win.

8. Carlos Lee Again with another lame "Vote for Lee." El Caballo deserves better.

9. Brian Roberts All the Orioles second baseman has going for him is his teammates support that  hey'd try and find time to place the max amount of votes. Don't book a flight to NY, Brian.

10. Jose Guillen This had so much potential... but leave it to the Royal to miss the opportunity. How about a "Blow Up the Vote for Jose" or "Go Crazy and punch in some votes" or "Vote for Jose or he'll came after you" campaign. It's right there for you, KC.

So get your vote on, and I suggest you use the same decision making.