Obama Might Have the Lead, But John McCain Has ... Brady Quinn!

No matter your party's affiliation, there is obviously a fairly clear difference in the presidential hopefuls' sports knowledge. Barack Obama uses sports metaphors, talks of his beloved White Sox and tends to hoop as much as he can, even if it's against Stuart Scott. John McCain obviously isn't one to gloat about his sports teams, mainly because he's an Arizona guy and, well, they aren't exactly expanding their trophy case (even though he did pick the Final Four correctly this year).

That being noted, McCain brought out the big guns yesterday in Ohio, having Brady Quinn appear at the Republican rally in hopes of swinging as many Browns voters as possible, even though it's easy to leave a hanging chad with a paper bag over your face. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer...

McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, rallied an overflow crowd Wednesday by urging Greater Clevelanders to support the underdog.

And who better to help deliver that message than two members of Cleveland's favorite underdog -- make that underdawg -- team, the Browns. Quarterback Brady Quinn and left tackle Joe Thomas made a surprise appearance at the rally before roaring supporters at the Walter F. Ehrnfelt Recreation and Senior Center.

Wow, what a bold and edgy statement the Plain Dealer made. Who better to deliver that message than the backup quarterback and the left tackle for a team that is 1-3? What, was the special teams coach unavailable?

During the video of the event, McCain told Quinn "good luck on Sunday" which is a little rude of the Senator. I mean, the guy went to Notre Dame, John, you think he needs luck holding that clipboard? Give him a little credit.

Also, nothing would have made me happier than if it had been revealed during the speech that Brady had actually considered playing for Mercy College before choosing the Irish. Click it, just click it and you'll understand.

[Deadspin'd]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

10-09-2008 @ 12:57PM

Eddie said...

Now THAT is funny stuff.

10-09-2008 @ 1:49PM

Jalisa said...

Yeah that was hilarious!!!

10-09-2008 @ 1:44PM

nochickenhawk said...

Quinn is at best a second tier quarterback in the NFL. We all remember how he was famously passed over in the draft even after the celebrated hype that "touchdown Jesus" types get when they play quarterback. That snubbing of Quinn didn't happen by accident given the way NFL personnel people dissect draft choices. As long as Derek Anderson stays healthy and a Brown, pretty boy Quinn will never be a starting quarterback in Cleveland. Moreover, Quinn is going to have to learn to get better advice since being so aggressive with political endorsements has probably offended a lot of people who will not buy any product he shills for now or in the future.

10-09-2008 @ 1:52PM

Matt said...

He told Brady "good luck on Sunday"......that's great, except the Browns don't play until Monday night!!! That's pretty damn funny!!!

10-09-2008 @ 2:47PM

Alec said...

I wish MORE sports figures, actors, actresses and "beautiful people" - who are looked up to for their accomplishments- would speak up for the Reformer Party- McCain-Palin.
God Bless Brdy Quinn and God Bless America!

10-09-2008 @ 3:09PM

Tyler said...

Hey Alec,

God doesn't exist. Especially in government.

10-09-2008 @ 3:13PM

Brian Schramke said...

John McCain should replace Romeo Crennel....at least he knows when to play Quinn......

10-09-2008 @ 3:40PM

dubbz3030 said...

boooooooooooooooooooo...

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASSSSSSEEEE!!!!!!!!! keep politics away from my sport. thats the only little sanity i have to myself when i get home from work. i can see it already, the NFL live crew saying Browns-mccain this or steelers-obama that. PLEASE for the love of humanity!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will bitch slap mccain if he even dares to show his face at a 49ers event