While team officials said there is not a concern about upsetting conservative-leaning White Sox fans, pointing to baseball’s historic role as a political unifier, they are aiming to draw a careful line about how much they do in connection with the president.“We don’t want to be overly opportunistic and exploit this,” [White Sox Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Brooks] Boyer said.
Just mildly opportunistic and exploitative.
(h/t Huffington Post)
4 comments:
Charity or not, I think this is a horrible idea and hope the Obama camp doesn't go along. It cheapens the office.
What's next, the Obama Pepsi, the Staples WHite House, the Outback Steakhouse Lincoln Bedroom?
I agree with Darren. It cheapens the office.
During the campaign it would have been an interesting tie-in (especially considering the overflow of Obama-themed bootleg merchandise readily available), but now that he's in the seat... a show of dignity would be nice.
I don't know. I think I would like one. It sounds like a fun idea and this is the hometown team he supports.
Not so fast, Pat! :-)
From what I understand, Obama has been intentionally vague about which Chicago team he supports. Of course, if you ask anyone on the South Side, they'll tell you he's a Sox fan.
Personally, I think he should forego the Windy City teams and side with the Brew Crew. We could use some love in Milwaukee. :-)
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