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Athletes for Bush

October 31, 2004 Posted by John at 8:44 PM

Earlier today, former Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench introduced President Bush at a rally at the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati:

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In Cincinnati, I have to think Bench's endorsement is worth some votes. President Bush has gotten some striking athletic endorsements--Bench, John Elway, Curt Schilling, and quite a few others--while, as far as I know, Kerry has gotten none. Maybe that's why Kerry is so obsessive about throwing balls around at airports.

Now, if only the Bush campaign could land Brett Favre...

UPDATE: Hah! It's true what they say about Karl Rove. Dusty Tryggestad writes:

Actually, my mom recieved a recorded message from Brett Favre supporting Bush.  Reference was made to today's win vs the Redskins.  I would imagine this is playing all over Wisconsin.

I think this could make the difference in Wisconsin. I mean, really.

FURTHER UPDATE: Another reader doubts whether this is correct; there are phone messages recorded by Bart Starr--almost as good, but we already knew this--but this reader says he's not aware of anything by Favre.