"Earlier on Tuesday, the President said that he planned to throw his first Presidential pitch high so it'd get to the plate without bouncing, but his control was lacking. He clearly didn't throw a strike like George W. Bush famously did during the 2001 World Series in New York just weeks after Sept. 11.
"The more debatable point from the historic moment was the reception the Preside
nt was afforded... Though Obama was roundly cheered by the All-Star fans, his live presence still didn't attract the applause that George W. Bush did during a taped announcement by the four previous Presidents before the game and some boos could even be heard among the cheers." Despite what the announcers said, Obama clearly didn't get the ball to the plate. Note where Pujols' feet and glove are.
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Here's Bush's first pitch from 2001:
For all of Obama's vaunted athleticism, Bush made Obama look like a little girl in comparison. Now, which one looked more like the leader of the free world?
1 comment:
Watch the Obama pitch video again. Look at the reaction from the guy driving the golf cart, when O walks over to get the ball. I don't think he really wanted to shake O's hand.
KW
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