Even in Mudville, there's no joy for the GOP
By: Jeff Dufour and Kiki Ryan
Washington Examiner
06/18/09 9:31 AM EDT
It definitely is the year of the Democrats. The 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional baseball game had a something of a surprise ending at Nationals Park last night, with the Democrats beating the Republicans for the first time in eight years, 15-10.
Youth was served by the Dems, who were also the beneficiaries of a larger talent pool than in recent years, thanks to two consecutive romps at the ballot box. For evidence, look no further than Rep. John Boccieri, D-Ohio, who just wouldn’t stop stealing bases and sliding on his stomach.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a stop in to watch the game behind home plate, posed for pictures and signed autographs.
The game is a standing bipartisan tradition, though fans at the stadium last night made it apparent that party competition was the name of the night. Democratic fans stood and quoted their favorite election slogan “Yes we can!” for the entire last inning until the Democrats struck out the last batter to close the deal. Apparently, yes they could … win that is.
-reporting by Kristen Henry
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