by Mark Silva
President Barack Obama is a die-hard White Sox fan.
How hard?
The president wore a Sox jacket as he tossed the ceremonial opening pitch at the All Star game, he was reminded in an interview that aired on NBC News' Meet the Press today.
But, NBC's David Gregory told the president at the close of a serious session on health-care and much more, part of a five-network media blitz that Obama was making on the Sunday news shows this morning: "Hate to break it to you, but doesn't look so good for your White Sox here.'''
How die-hard?
Who is the president picking for a World Series winner?
"I think mathematically, the White Sox can still get in the playoffs.,'' Obama said.
"You're an optimist,'' Gregory said.
"So... until they are eliminated, I will make no predictions,'' the Chicagoan said.
"Oh, come on.''
"I've got say, though, that the-- the Cardinals have been-- been coming on strong. And Pujols is unbelievable,' Obama added. "But -- this is tough to say. The Yankees are also doing pretty well. And a shout out to Derek Jeter for breaking Lou Gehrig's record. He's... a classic.''
Comments
Just watching the start of the game...Go Freddy!
Posted by: lochnesssmonster | September 20, 2009 2:07 PM
Ahhh, Mark sorry, but a DIE-HARD White Sox fan would know that is is U.S. Cellular Field or at least COMISKEY PARK, not ComiNsky Field. A real die-hard White Sox fan also would know it was Dwayne WISE and not WEISS who caught the ball in Buehrle's perfect game. Obama is a Sox fan in name only.
Posted by: John D | September 20, 2009 8:11 PM
I'm a Sox fan - put a fork in them, they are done for 2009.
Posted by: Terry | September 20, 2009 8:20 PM
Surprised BO didn't take credit for 2nd half surge of the Cardinals, since after all he did make a stop at the All-Star game in St. Louis.
Posted by: Terry | September 20, 2009 8:35 PM
What, no mention of the jeans he wore. I'm sure Glenn Beck would call them socialist workcamp uniform pants.
If you're going to bash, bash based on style.
Posted by: kg123 | September 21, 2009 10:16 AM