I'd wager that Trump could do better.*Much* better.
Another shot at Trump.
All I can say is they better watch their wallets around Obama.
That’s gotta hurt, what with Obama being a Sox fan and all.
How much will this cost taxpayers?
The Cubs are mostly owned by the Ricketts family, which is staunchly GOP/pretty conservative, including the gov of Nebraska, Pete Ricketts.
The team may have elected to go to WH now, just to avoid some future anticipated protests, such as those that have discouraged many entertainers from accepting gigs for the inauguration.
I'd wager that Trump could do better.*Much* better.
That’s a shame. Was hoping to see them with a real president. I would guess the players either voted or Madden decided. He seems like a hippy type and probably leans to the left. Love the guy but he’s a free spirit.
Disappointed to see my team tarnish themselves with this decision.
The Cubs were one of only three teams who scored more runs than Chicago had murders.
Liberal, Obama sycophant Theo Epstein.
Do you think Trump has time for that foolishness?
Two seasons too late. FOOTBALL is winding down. All eyes are on BASKETBALL season.
They’re good enough and young enough, they’ll be back while Trump is in.
Joe Madden likes Trump.
And no, I will not say how I know.
5.56mm
I don’t mind this, actually. Obama was the President when they won the championship, so it’s fair that they go to the White House while he’s there.
That and what someone else said down thread... they would have to contend with protests and threats of boycott if they wait.
Obama isn't a White Sox fan--he just claimed to be one because they are located in the south side of Chicago. He probably couldn't name a single player on last year's team.
Obama isn't a White Sox fan--he just claimed to be one because they are located in the south side of Chicago. He probably couldn't name a single player on last year's team.
Two observations:
First: I think these WH gatherings are always too late and ought to be observed within the fist 2-4 months of the event. Often they are so long after the championship occurs, that the public has already lost interest in the team.
Second: Since the Cubs are a Chicago team, it is entirely understandable that they would want to have their celebration with a President who is from Chicago.
OK folks. Heads up! We have only 9 more days until DJT will be inaugurated as our 45th POTUS. Hoofray.
Don’t do it, cubbies. You used to be looked-up to. Look what happen to notre dame after they gave Clown Dunce nobama an honorary doctorate. This is a major fail.
They bringing the goat???....