Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Barack Obama is a....

...Chicago White Sox fan.

Earlier this week, ESPN's Stuart Scott, posed a baseball question to Senator Barack Obama. Scott asked the presidential candidate who he would support if both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox faced off in the World Series.

Obama answered, "I'm not one of those fair weather fans. You go to Wrigley Field, you have a beer, beautiful people up there. People aren't watching the game. It's not serious. White Sox, that's baseball. Southside."

On The Score's "Boers and Bernstein" on Tuesday, they discussed how some people will base their decision for president on superficial reasoning. Somewhat reluctantly, they asked if this comment would sway any local voters. For the most part, listeners suggested that it didn't matter.

They proceeded to discuss how this comment was possibly issued to appeal to Indiana voters since Hillary Clinton defeated Obama in the Indiana primary. Indiana has a strong White Sox fan base. Much more than a Cubs fan base.
7 Comments
Amber
1) so my question is...how does it effect you, the ultimate baseball fan?
Amber   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
billpearch
2) It makes no difference to me. If the Cubs make it to the World Series, I'll welcome him to Wrigley Field with open arms...and a free Cubs cap.
Bill   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
SallyPants
3) I'm a Cubs fan, but I agree with his statement.
SallyPants   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Enrobso72
4) Great a team thats best known for taking money to throw the world series.
Thats baseball there.
Their fans are rude.
And you tell me who's more die hard and loyal then a Cubs fan.
Brian Osborne   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
_DELETED_hayley
5) haha...I thought that was going to say "badass" when I clicked. (not sure why)
Hayley   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
betsyradish
6) I loved his baseball comments. I am totally voting for him.
Betsy   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
carriepassante
7) I wish you could hear me saying "Southsiiiide" right now.

O-bama. South-side. O-bama. South-side. C'mon, sing it with me.

GO BREWERS!
Carrie   Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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