Who Do Pro Athletes Support?

Myster X · 10-29-04, 02:49 PM

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Whom Do Pro Athletes Support?

Donations to political candidates by pro athletes

Here's a look at donations made to presidential candidates in 2003 and '04 by athletes and head coaches in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL and Major League Baseball, as well as the top 50 in NASCAR, the IRL, and the LPGA and PGA tours (both regular and senior). Out of that total pool of roughly 4,300, the Federal Election Commission database revealed none who donated to John Kerry (although a perfect search is nearly impossible because of the many ways a player could abbreviate his name or employer). The maximum donation by law is $2,000 per election, with the primary and general elections counting separately.

For George W. Bush

NFL • Peyton Manning, QB, Colts, $2,000

• Scott Gragg, OT, San Francisco, $4,000

• Phil Dawson, K, Cleveland, $500

• Matt Stinchcomb, G, Tampa Bay, $250

• Tommy Maddox, QB, Pittsburgh, $1,000

• Mark Brunell, QB, Washington, $2,000

• Butch Davis, head coach, Cleveland, $2,000

• Bobby Taylor, CB, Seattle, $2,000

• Dom Capers, head coach, Houston, $200

• John Lynch, S, Denver, $1,000

Major League Baseball • Rafael Palmeiro, 1B, Baltimore, $4,000

• Buck Showalter, manager, Texas, $2,000

• Cal Eldred, P, St. Louis, $2,000

• Lou Piniella, manager, Tampa Bay, $2,000

NBA

• Greg Ostertag, C, Sacramento, $2,000

• Karl Malone, F, status uncertain for this season, $2,000

PGA • Hugh Baiocchi, $2,000

• Davis Love III, $2,000

• Tom Kite, $2,000

• Bruce Lietzke, $2,000

NASCAR • Dale Jarrett, driver, $2,000

NHL • Curtis Joseph, goalie, Detroit, $500

• Bill Guerin, right wing, Dallas, $3,000

For John Kerry

None found

Ranger · 10-29-04, 03:02 PM

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• Bill Guerin, right wing, Dallas, $3,000

....
Nah, too easy.

Pharoh · 10-29-04, 03:07 PM

I am fairly certain that the Cleveland Browns organisation is the most Republican leaning organisation in all of Professional sports, or at least among the top. No surprise then that Coach Davis donated to the Bush campaign. (He actually did quite some time ago.)

DaveNinja · 10-29-04, 03:15 PM

Yeah, Ostertag you finally did something!

IMRICKJAMES · 10-29-04, 03:42 PM

hmmmm liberals attract hollywood, republicans attract pro athletes...Im going with the Republicans

kvrdave · 10-29-04, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by DaveNinja
Yeah, Ostertag you finally did something!

raven56706 · 10-29-04, 03:56 PM

Boston Red Sox are for Kerry

DaveNinja · 10-29-04, 03:57 PM

except Schilling. and he the best one, besides Manny Ortez and that freaky Nelson De La Rosa

Venusian · 10-29-04, 03:58 PM

does it matter?

RoyalTea · 10-29-04, 04:13 PM

only one NASCAR driver gave money to Bush?

chrisih8u · 10-29-04, 04:34 PM

Who on the Red Sox has come out to support Kerry?

Ive only heard of the owners supporting Kerry, but I havent heard of any players.

BigDaddy · 10-29-04, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by raven56706
Boston Red Sox are for Kerry

Not a certain pitcher I know with bloody socks.

kvrdave · 10-29-04, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by chrisih8u

Ive only heard of the owners supporting Kerry, but I havent heard of any players.

If I owned them, I would too. If he loses, I think you would want him thinking you were on his side, and if he wins it couldn't hurt you either. Bush probably expects that from them as well being from his state.

bhk · 10-29-04, 06:15 PM

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Not a certain pitcher I know with bloody socks.

...who called off an appearance with Bush in NH stating he wasn't cleared medically(though he was cleared to pitch). I suspect the owners who are big Kerry donors told the employee to cancel.

wmansir · 10-29-04, 06:20 PM

Schilling said on Good Morning America to be sure to vote, and vote for Bush.

Yesterday it was also reported that he agreed to attend a rally with the president in NH this weekend, but today he said that he had to back out because his doctors haven't OKed him to travel. A poster on a Boston msg board claiming to be Schilling (and he is known to post online) said he still supports Bush, but should have kept his opinion to himself.

Obviously he can travel (besides all the team travel, he went to Disney land after the WS). So, why the change of heart? Local talk radio host Howie Carr thinks it has to do with the Sox trying get approval for an expansion of Fenway in Boston.

bhk · 10-29-04, 06:50 PM

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Local talk radio host Howie Carr thinks it has to do with the Sox trying get approval for an expansion of Fenway in Boston.

Not to mention that the owners are big Kerry donors/supporters.

Red Dog · 10-29-04, 06:59 PM

2 words: who cares?

BigDaddy · 10-29-04, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by Red Dog
2 words: who cares?

Agreed ad Singers and Actors to the list as well and Talk show hosts.

Chew · 10-29-04, 08:59 PM

Insider information from Packerland: Ryan Longwell (kicker for the Pack) stated he and Bryan Barker (punter) are both backing Bush. Aware of the Redskins relation to Bush's reelection, Longwell said that since both he and Barker have huge sway over how the game goes: you should expect a Bush victory on Tuesday.

"Wink, wink."

tasha99 · 10-29-04, 09:23 PM

But where do the synchronized swimmers stand on this?

Mad Dawg · 10-29-04, 10:07 PM

If you find yourself with a lot of free time, www.fundrace.org has a name search. A-Rod, btw, supports Bush.

All Hail President Kerry!!

IMRICKJAMES · 10-29-04, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by RoyalTea
only one NASCAR driver gave money to Bush?

Its not a complete list. Many more athletes gave money than what that list shows

Tommy Ceez · 10-30-04, 09:46 AM

Carlos Beltran has signed a letter endorsing George Bush.

And I have to believe Julio Franco is activly supporting Bush, since George, Laura, Jenna, and Barbera attended Julio's wedding.

BTW, I dont know about the Browns, but the Yankee orginization takes thier cues from a rabid republican...Georgie

hahn · 10-30-04, 10:07 AM

Hollywood figures mostly support Kerry, but they should shutup? But now it suddenly matters which public figure voices their opinion when sports figures support Bush?

On that note, at least a few of you have the balls to stay consistent about not giving two shits about who says they support whom.

Pharoh · 10-30-04, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by hahn
Hollywood figures mostly support Kerry, but they should shutup? But now it suddenly matters which public figure voices their opinion when sports figures support Bush?

On that note, at least a few of you have the balls to stay consistent about not giving two shits about who says they support whom.

Somebody here said it matters? I must have missed that post.

10-29-04, 02:49 PM	#1
Myster X Banned Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Democratik People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 22,995	Whom Do Pro Athletes Support? http://pastorsteve.blogdrive.com/ Whom Do Pro Athletes Support? Donations to political candidates by pro athletes Here's a look at donations made to presidential candidates in 2003 and '04 by athletes and head coaches in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL and Major League Baseball, as well as the top 50 in NASCAR, the IRL, and the LPGA and PGA tours (both regular and senior). Out of that total pool of roughly 4,300, the Federal Election Commission database revealed none who donated to John Kerry (although a perfect search is nearly impossible because of the many ways a player could abbreviate his name or employer). The maximum donation by law is $2,000 per election, with the primary and general elections counting separately. For George W. Bush NFL • Peyton Manning, QB, Colts, $2,000 • Scott Gragg, OT, San Francisco, $4,000 • Phil Dawson, K, Cleveland, $500 • Matt Stinchcomb, G, Tampa Bay, $250 • Tommy Maddox, QB, Pittsburgh, $1,000 • Mark Brunell, QB, Washington, $2,000 • Butch Davis, head coach, Cleveland, $2,000 • Bobby Taylor, CB, Seattle, $2,000 • Dom Capers, head coach, Houston, $200 • John Lynch, S, Denver, $1,000 Major League Baseball • Rafael Palmeiro, 1B, Baltimore, $4,000 • Buck Showalter, manager, Texas, $2,000 • Cal Eldred, P, St. Louis, $2,000 • Lou Piniella, manager, Tampa Bay, $2,000 NBA • Greg Ostertag, C, Sacramento, $2,000 • Karl Malone, F, status uncertain for this season, $2,000 PGA • Hugh Baiocchi, $2,000 • Davis Love III, $2,000 • Tom Kite, $2,000 • Bruce Lietzke, $2,000 NASCAR • Dale Jarrett, driver, $2,000 NHL • Curtis Joseph, goalie, Detroit, $500 • Bill Guerin, right wing, Dallas, $3,000 For John Kerry None found

10-29-04, 03:15 PM	#4
DaveNinja DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Sacramento (The City of a Beer) Posts: 4,482	Yeah, Ostertag you finally did something! __________________ www.thefoureyes.com- For Geeky songs about Nerdy stuff MP3s \| Blog \| Buy a CD

10-29-04, 03:56 PM	#7
raven56706 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Back in the Good Ole USA Posts: 18,835	Boston Red Sox are for Kerry __________________ There is a master key and a spare key for the office. Dwight has them both. When I asked, "what if you die, Dwight? How will we get into the office?" He said, "if I'm dead, you guys have been dead for weeks."

10-29-04, 03:57 PM	#8
DaveNinja DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Sacramento (The City of a Beer) Posts: 4,482	except Schilling. and he the best one, besides Manny Ortez and that freaky Nelson De La Rosa __________________ www.thefoureyes.com- For Geeky songs about Nerdy stuff MP3s \| Blog \| Buy a CD

10-29-04, 04:13 PM	#10
RoyalTea DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: frass canyon Posts: 10,306	only one NASCAR driver gave money to Bush? __________________ A paternalistic attitude that refuses to consider all citizens as responsible is anathema to the democratic ethos.

10-29-04, 03:07 PM	#3
Pharoh DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2000 Location: In sadness and denial Posts: 21,153	I am fairly certain that the Cleveland Browns organisation is the most Republican leaning organisation in all of Professional sports, or at least among the top. No surprise then that Coach Davis donated to the Bush campaign. (He actually did quite some time ago.)

10-29-04, 03:42 PM	#5
IMRICKJAMES DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,621	hmmmm liberals attract hollywood, republicans attract pro athletes...Im going with the Republicans

10-29-04, 03:58 PM	#9
Venusian Moderator Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 36,943	does it matter?

10-29-04, 04:34 PM	#11
chrisih8u DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A few miles north of the Cape Posts: 17,669	Who on the Red Sox has come out to support Kerry? Ive only heard of the owners supporting Kerry, but I havent heard of any players.

10-29-04, 06:20 PM	#15
wmansir DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Land of the Lobstrosities Posts: 8,546	Schilling said on Good Morning America to be sure to vote, and vote for Bush. Yesterday it was also reported that he agreed to attend a rally with the president in NH this weekend, but today he said that he had to back out because his doctors haven't OKed him to travel. A poster on a Boston msg board claiming to be Schilling (and he is known to post online) said he still supports Bush, but should have kept his opinion to himself. Obviously he can travel (besides all the team travel, he went to Disney land after the WS). So, why the change of heart? Local talk radio host Howie Carr thinks it has to do with the Sox trying get approval for an expansion of Fenway in Boston. __________________ wes

10-29-04, 06:59 PM	#17
Red Dog DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV) Posts: 104,458	2 words: who cares? __________________ "A question for you. Would you rather Bucknell make the NCAA's once every 20 years or so and get ass raped by teams like Kansas in the first round or have them drop down a rung to a confernce where they can compete for a title?" - Josh Hinkle 1st Round Final Scores: Bucknell 64 Kansas 63 \| Bucknell 59 Arkansas 55

10-29-04, 08:59 PM	#19
Chew DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 1999 Location: South of Titletown Posts: 18,628	Insider information from Packerland: Ryan Longwell (kicker for the Pack) stated he and Bryan Barker (punter) are both backing Bush. Aware of the Redskins relation to Bush's reelection, Longwell said that since both he and Barker have huge sway over how the game goes: you should expect a Bush victory on Tuesday. "Wink, wink." __________________ XBL/PSN: chew1138 Weekly Tuesday Warhawk Night (PS3)

10-29-04, 09:23 PM	#20
tasha99 DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the North Posts: 4,721	But where do the synchronized swimmers stand on this?

10-29-04, 10:07 PM	#21
Mad Dawg DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12,004	If you find yourself with a lot of free time, www.fundrace.org has a name search. A-Rod, btw, supports Bush. All Hail President Kerry!! __________________ XBL Gamertag - Bosco32

10-30-04, 09:46 AM	#23
Tommy Ceez DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Capitol of the Empire! Center of all Commerce and Culture! Crossroads of Civilization! NEW ROME!!!...aka New York City Posts: 10,807	Carlos Beltran has signed a letter endorsing George Bush. And I have to believe Julio Franco is activly supporting Bush, since George, Laura, Jenna, and Barbera attended Julio's wedding. BTW, I dont know about the Browns, but the Yankee orginization takes thier cues from a rabid republican...Georgie __________________ Tommy Ceez may or may not be a moron, but he's OUR possible moron - El Scorcho

10-30-04, 10:07 AM	#24
hahn DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 8,332	Hollywood figures mostly support Kerry, but they should shutup? But now it suddenly matters which public figure voices their opinion when sports figures support Bush? On that note, at least a few of you have the balls to stay consistent about not giving two shits about who says they support whom.