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A member of the Lightning takes another stab at Politics...
Specifically for you undecided Lightning fans out there.... Press Release from the Tampa Bay Lightning ThunderBug, mascot of the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, announced his candidacy for the office of President of the United States. He will use the campaign slogan "I will not lie to...
Florida Sports Figures Comment on Political Issues
As has been policy here at TLB, we don't discuss political matters beyond those relevant to our sport, and certainly don't push one candidate or party over another (and no, it ain't been easy). That's not the goal of this site.However, we'd be remiss in not mentioning an article which appeared in...
BankAtlantic Center Pimped Out, Senators To Practice in Coral Springs
I'll sure be glad when this election business is behind us, at least with respect to it's effect on the world of hockey.On that note, looks like The Senator from Illinois has bumped the Senators from Ottawa from a scheduled practice Wednesday at the BAC. The Obama people will be using the building,...
Decisions, Decisions...
Florida Panthers mascot Stanley C. ponders the ramifications and potentially violent reactions of his fanbase while mulling over whether to vote for or against the proposal for a same-sex marriage ban in his home state. He declined comment when approached by exit-pollers.
From Admiral To Congressman?
According to The Politico, "A wealthy Chicago-area businessman who played minor league hockey for the Washington Capitals organization is expressing strong interest in challenging Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.)."The Hill adds that this newcomer, who may, in fact, have his sights set on Dick Durbin's...
Obama/Oshie '08?
Proving yet again that there's absolutely no demographic to which a politician won't pander, Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were in North Dakota last week and took the opportunity to suck up to UND Fighting Sioux hockey fans as their beloved team prepared to head...
Just Wonderin'...
Who gets more thoroughly vetted - NHL draft picks or Republican Vice Presidential nominees?
Please Make It Stop
Wow.She describes herself as a "hockey mom."Is it a hockey story? Sure, maybe it's a hockey story. Is it somehow good for the game? I really tend to doubt it, considering that the introduction of "soccer mom" into the lexicon via the political arena a decade-and-a-half ago hasn't quite vaulted...
One Last Political Ad...
From (who else?) Puck Daddy:
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