Home Run Derby

Yesterday was Super Sunday … which means there’s 9 days until pitchers and catchers report.  But before that happens … don’t forget that tomorrow is Super Tuesday …  

Twenty-Four States will hold a Caucus or Primary Election tomorrow to help determine the Democratic and Republican candidates for President of the United States.

Before you head to the polls tomorrow (you WILL head to the polls tomorrow if you’re registered to vote) … keep in mind the cheering interests of the remaining candidates …

THE DEMOCRATS

HILLARY CLINTON - Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees 

New York Senator Hillary Clinton grew up in Northwest suburban Chicago, which would justify her claims that she was a Cub fan as a youth (there are many pics of her wearing a Cub hat).But in 1999, when there was talk of her as a candidate for New York Senator in the 2000 elections, Hillary claimed “I’ve always been a Yankee fan.” Her justification was that she needed an American League team to cheer for as well. And the Yankees were the best in the AL.

Mind you, she had never mentioned it before prepping for her Senate run.

Here’s Hillary signing a baseball …

BARACK OBAMA – Chicago White Sox 

Illinois Senator Barack Obama has been a South-Side Chicago resident for 20+ years and he’s an unabashed fan of the Pale Hose.

And to prove he’s a White Sox fan, he’s not afraid to throw some smack at the Chicago Cubs.

Senator Obama threw out the first pitch at Game Two of the 2005 ALCS in Chicago (shown above). He also went to the Victory Parade after the Sox won the World Series that same year. 

In fairness, here’s Obama signing a baseball.  And a pic of a signed ball.

The other Democratic candidates who bowed out (or just aren’t viable anymore) can be found here.

THE REPUBLICANS

JOHN McCAIN - Arizona Diamondbacks His boyhood hero might have been Red Sox legend Ted Williams, but now he roots for the snakes from the desert.

The Senator from Arizona has been a very visible name in the controversy over performance enhancing drugs in Baseball.

McCain issued an ultimatum back in December 2004 which basically stated that MLB had better enact some tougher standard on steroids or he and the US Government would do it for them via legislation.
Lo and behold, the 50 game suspension rules arrived shortly thereafter.

That’s a pic of a very rare John McCain-signed baseball.  McCain signs more legislation than he does baseball (and isn’t a big fan of signing baseballs anyway) - so no pics in the act. 

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling endorsed Senator McCain for President. 
Schilling was a Word Series MVP while he pitched for the Diamondbacks.

MITT ROMNEY - Boston Red Sox

The Former Massachusetts Governor and Winter Olympics CEO has declared his fandom for the Red Sox.  But he also says and does some things that are just sacrilege in Red Sox Nation.

He said it was 87 years between Red Sox Championships; it was 86. And he referred to Fenway Park as “Red Sox Stadium.”  And Romney owns stock in YES- The Yankees’ Entertainment and Sports network.  It’s probably a sound investment, but not to Sawx fans.  Mitt, meet Hillary.

Mind you, he did make a nice dig at Rudy Giuliani during the YouTube Debate about Giuliani cheering for the Red Sox in the World Series.

Romney’s not opposed to signing baseballs.

Romney recognizes his first name is synonomous with a baseball glove.  And therefore, he does have some cool baseball-themed campaign swag.

The other Republican candidates who bowed out (or just aren’t viable anymore) can be found here.

VOTE

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