ESPN whacks GWB

[tigertoy]

I got pointed to this story on ESPN's web site, concerning Bush's dealings regarding the Texas Rangers' stadium and associated hypocrisy.  I don't normally pay any attention to sports web sites, but I find it surprising to see one running an openly political and only somewhat sports related story, and I find it even more surprising to see a major corporation's web site running something so critical of Bush.  Is this more normal than I think, with my tiny knowledge of sports web sites in general and ESPN's in particular?  If it is unusual, is it just an aberration, or is it a sign that Bush's image is finally getting tarnished in the eyes of the unwashed masses?

Comments

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Interesting. Although the original byline date is "November 9". I wonder of what year.

[autographedcat.livejournal.com]

Bush was always a bit of a joke in baseball circles, so I don't think it really reflects on his presidency one way or another.

[billroper]

Based on context, I'd guess November 9th, 1999 is the actual date for that story, since it predates Bush's election as President, but he's known to be running.