The Plank

Yes We Can, Pinstripes Edition

Long-lost reader EC writes:

In the past 40 years, the Yankees are undefeated in the World Series under Democratic presidents (1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009). But they've lost every World Series with a Republican in the White House (1976, 1981, 2001, 2003). More broadly, in their 40 World Series appearances, the Yankees are 20-3 during Democratic administrations, but only 7-10 with Republicans in charge, and haven't won the World Series under GOP rule in over half a century. If I am ever lucky enough to be blessed with kids, I'll write this up in my first children's book, "Why Daddy Is a Democrat."

COMMENTS (2)

11/05/2009 - 7:38pm EDT | williamyard

Have any of you picked up the latest fragrence in the Derek Jeter collection? "Driven Sport"? Avon just announced it, in celebration of the Wank--er, Yankees'--victory.

I mean, if you can't celebrate a guy who sells his family name to a company that pimps stinky water ($22.50 for 2.5 fluid ounces), whom can you celebrate?

11/05/2009 - 8:02pm EDT | iambiguous

The Yankees are 1-0 in winning the World Series with a black Democrat in the White House.

The Republicans aren't even on the scoreboard yet.

Someone keep track of this trend too, okay?

And what does it say about the 2012 election? If the Yankees win the fall classic that year is Obama guarenteed a second term?

And how many connections will be found between Sarah Palin and the Yankees? For example, what if she becomes A-Rod's next celebrity consort?

And it all started here, right?

gw

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