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John McCain Celebrates End of ‘Massive Left-Wing Conspiracy’ After Teddy Roosevelt Finally Wins Nationals President’s Race

Oct. 4, 2012 1:09am Madeleine Morgenstern

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He had the longest home game losing streak in baseball, but mascot Teddy Roosevelt finally triumphed during the Presidents Race at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

After a rocky start behind Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, an approximation of the Phillie Phanatic knocked his competition to the ground and allowed the giant-headed 26th president to cross the finish line in the lead for the first time in more than 500 races:

As Nationals fans cheered the long-suffering Rough Rider’s victory, one of Teddy’s highest-powered supporters was celebrating too — and trumpeting the end of a “massive left wing conspiracy.”

“#Teddy won! #Teddy won! #Teddy won! We’ve defeated the massive left wing conspiracy!” Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) tweeted.

McCain Celebrates End of Massive Left Wing Conspiracy After Teddy Finally Wins Nationals Baseball Presidents Race

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McCain made clear his affection for Teddy in a satirical video for ESPN last month when he jokingly called for congressional hearings “to right this horrible wrong” of his hero’s continuing losing streak. He also gave Teddy a pep talk in a video that played in the ballpark on Monday night:

The Hill noted that both Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) gave their congratulations to Teddy as well.

Full disclosure: As a mega-Nationals fan, this writer remains personally torn over Teddy’s triumph, particularly snapping a long-standing tradition just as the Nats bring playoff baseball back to D.C. for the first time since 1933.

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frust@ted
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 7:24pm
Why am I not suprised the McCains hero was the founder of a progressive party, he may have had an R behind his name but I would not consider him a republican.

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glennisright.com
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:30pm
I’ve got news for you John, Teddy Roosevelt was a left-wing progressive….I guess its hard to tell from where you stand.

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- johnjamison
  Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:21pm
  I got news for you glennis right so is John McCain.
  
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Brainmuffin
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 12:11pm
But Teddy was a left-wing nut….

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- johnjamison
  Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:22pm
  Ted was the original RINO.
  
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acovenantinblood
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 9:15am
I’m shocked! McCain would support Teddy Roosevelt! Teddy must have been a maverick!

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woodyee
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 8:35am
A RINO joking about the end of a Leftist streak?
If there’s one thing McPain was good at, was extending his good arm out to domestic enemies of our country, so fast, he was backhanding friends of our country with whiplash from his bad arm.

Remember the 2008 elections – that dirtbag was firing staff for the mere public mention of Gaybama’s middle name, setting his lapdogs against his running mate, while referring to his opponent, the demon in the WH, as a “friend” and “good person”…

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Robert999
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 4:19am
Doesn’t McCain know Teddy Roosevelt was a Leftist? He’s the one who started Progressivism in America.

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- Honestybefore truth
  Posted on October 4, 2012 at 5:59am
  No Robert, No he doesn’t. Most likely because he still thinks (Alzheimer’s?) he’s a Conservative. And boy, am I looking forward to hearing Meagan McCain’s thoughts on the debate (SARCASM is nicest way in which I can refer to that self entitled #$%$%!@ )! I would truly like to see his carpetbagging denied reentry to my state.
  
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HOOT_OWL
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 3:30am
Isn’t ‘National Parks’ the progressives term for ….“The Kings Property”

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phrogdriver46
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 3:17am
P.S. – we have never been called the funniest of college institutions. But, you have to forgive a lack of humor for those willing to lay down their lives in your defense. Something to think about.

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rsanchez1
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 3:13am
They’re snapping a tradition of losing. The losing Nats and the losing Teddy Roosevelt are finally winners.

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phrogdriver46
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 3:12am
Done in true Annapolis Satire style. Go Navy, Beat Army!

Rick – USNA Class of ’98

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Jenasus
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:49am
Quit while you are ahead McCain.
You have been there and done that for too long and now you are turning into a Demoncrat.

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ScarletRose
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:48am
Jack Donkey McVain delivered countless untold numbers of Marxist Victories to Toady Chappaquiddick Kennedy via McVain’s various “Gangs of…” – 3,7, 20, etc – and was promising Univision Mexico TV Channel viewers countless MORE victories if he had won, such as SHAMNESTY by McCain Kennedy Fred Thompson signed into law by him by January 31, 2009.

This Jack Donkey hasn’t got a single word to say – DITTO NEWT GINGRICH – that I want to hear – or will TOLERATE hearing. Throw him off into the harbor with the other Feudalists and Kings Men and Marxist Pigs.

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mtnvortex
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:36am
I have the highest respect for John McCain, regarding his military service for our country. But politics…he just doesn’t get it. I’d like to see him enter a peaceful and happy retirement.

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Tretka
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:23am
Oh McCain please retire.

Love,

A Hobbit

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- mtnvortex
  Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:33am
  Well said…period.
  
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osamanobama
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 2:20am
but Teddy Roosevelt is the most left wing of all those presidents.

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sparkyrules
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:41am
Too late,too kissy Johnny.Senator Juan McCain is as about as important in World affairs as is a tree stump.There’s a new breed around the corner.They are not Bush’s, McCain’s,Roves or the rest of you LIARS.

I hope they all end in Beck or better.There’s a NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN.

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JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:40am
John McCain, yep, yep, this type of thing is about his speed. I just wonder who it was that took an hur or so out of their life to explain to him where he was and what he was there for.

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Stoic one
Posted on October 4, 2012 at 1:32am
Glad ya’all are happy…..
Did any of you MLB fans chance to see ROMNEY kick the teleprompter-n-chief around that stage like a soccer ball? scrub the floor with his policies? Body SLAM his lies to the mat?

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