Caught my the Boston Globe:
"In politics, sports always in play" March 16, 2012|By Noah Bierman
On Monday, Senator Scott Brown’s campaign questioned Elizabeth Warren’s Red Sox Nation credentials. On Wednesday, Brown launched a radio ad devoted completely to the home team, his second sports ad this year.
Welcome to Massachusetts politics, where spring training is mandatory, for everyone.
Sure there’s a war in Afghanistan and an employment crisis. But in New England, the Red Sox are the ultimate authenticity test, an easy demonstration of loyalty to the region and a way to connect with people in an instant. Slip-ups can lead to political mockery and charges of elitism....
So that's what the election is going to be decided over? How much of a Red Sox fan they are?
Any wonder why I'm sick of reading this s***?
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Also see: Old-school Dems have their guy: Scott Brown
