President Biden calls Philly sports fans 'most informed, most obnoxious' in the world

[TexasTowelie]

Presidents historically have had a symbolic connection to the sports landscape in the United States. It's a stage that gives the commander-in-chief a way to relate to Americans in a more casual way, outside worries about the economy and North Korean missiles.

Many presidents see sports as a way to escape the confines of partisanship. George W. Bush's first pitch after the 9/11 attacks was a show of perseverance. Barack Obama's riffing with the Chicago Cubs after their World Series victory in 2016 — despite being a diehard White Sox fan — was a powerful moment as the team broke its century-old curse.

And under President Trump? Well, things went awry. Teams like the Golden State Warriors and Eagles declined to visit the White House in protest of the president's divisive politics, which often leveraged cultural moments to activate his base. Trump even opted to formally disinvite the Eagles after only a small delegation of coaches and players were willing to show up.

President Joe Biden has had a busy first four months in office, to say the least. Opportunities to discuss sports haven't been plentiful or even appropriate given the state of the nation.

Read more: https://www.phillyvoice.com/president-biden-philly-sports-fans-informed-obnoxious-fishtown/

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[empedocles]

1. Casual comment, not prez pander type sports usage. Clever, likeable imo.

[rateyes]

2. I wouldn't go as far as to say Philly fans

are the most informed... lol!

[Walleye]

3. I'm sure Philly fans will take this as a point of pride

[GoneOffShore]

4. I lived in Philadelphia for 38 years. He's right about that Philly sports fan jawn.

If in one year the Phillies took the Series, the Eagles won the SuperBowl, the Flyers got the Stanley Cup, the 76er's the NBA Championship, and the Philadelphia Union got the World Cup, all the Philadelphia fans would be going - Bunch of chokers, they'll mess it up next year.

[twodogsbarking]

5. Joe has a sense of humor.

I fear this human trait is dwindling.

[FakeNoose]

6. Joe Biden grew up in Allentown, and he's probably been rooting for Philly teams

... for most of his life. I'll forgive him for loving the Eagles, the Phillies, the Sixers ... but the Flyers? Nope, I can't forgive that. I'm in Pittsburgh and everyone knows the Penguins rule!