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Blue Dog Democrat drops ‘Zyn’ from campaign nicotine pouch can

Blue Dog Democrat drops ‘Zyn’ from campaign nicotine pouch can

Summary

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democrat from Washington, removed the word “Zyn” from her campaign merchandise after the company that owns the nicotine pouch brand asked her to stop using it. She had created a campaign item that looked like the brand’s packaging but changed it following the request.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington state.
  • She made campaign merchandise resembling a nicotine pouch brand called Zyn.
  • The merchandise was a puck-shaped tin labeled “GLUE-ZYN-KAMP.”
  • The parent company of Zyn asked her to stop using their name.
  • Gluesenkamp Perez removed “Zyn” from the merchandise after their request.
  • The change was announced publicly by the congresswoman.
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