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

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 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.