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It’s Becoming A Federal Case
by Paul on 10/10/08 at 05:51 PM ET
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from the National Journal,
The league agrees with Team Palin. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly issued this statement: “We do not view the Flyers’ invitation to Governor Palin to be politically motivated. Governor Palin is a supporter of the sport, which she has proclaimed publicly. As a public figure who has a very public connection with hockey, her recent associations with the Flyers and other NHL franchises is not surprising and, in our view, not inappropriate. Participation of national politicians in team ceremonies in professional sports is far from unprecedented in our sport and occurs routinely in other sports, as well.”
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I just hope Dubya doesn’t drop the Cup or something
Or put it down bowl-first?
Posted by Doogie2K from Calgary on 10/10/08 at 07:49 PM ET
My goodness. The very idea that people are upset about a ceremonial puck drop makes me laugh. Seriously, what is the difference between this and any number of political candidates throughout the years throwing out the first pitch of a baseball game? Did people get upset when Kerry threw out the first pitch of a Yankee/Redsox game in 04?
Posted by UMFan from Colorado on 10/10/08 at 09:02 PM ET
It’s politics- being upset about stuff is pretty much the entire point...
Posted by mudshark from Divetown, Colorado on 10/10/08 at 10:54 PM ET
Did people get upset when Kerry threw out the first pitch of a Yankee/Redsox game in 04?
Yes, many people did.
And this election season is even more bitter and divisive.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 10/11/08 at 06:07 AM ET
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Forget Palin and the Flyers- they’re made for each other…
I just hope Dubya doesn’t drop the Cup or something next Tuesday when the Wings are in town… We don’t need any more bad mojo!
Posted by mudshark from Divetown, Colorado on 10/10/08 at 05:42 PM ET