Meet the Flyers new hockey mom: Sarah! As in Palin!
Flyers jump into politics Saturday
Meet the Flyers new hockey mom: Sarah! As in Palin!
Sarah Palin will make a center-rink appearance at the Flyers game Saturday, where she will drop the puck at the ceremonial face-off.
My question is how will she be received? This is Philly, and we, don't forget, boo Santa Claus. Will the GOP buy up all the seats? Are hockey fans all Reagan Democrats?
And are the Flyers taking a risk by doing what appears to be a political endorsement? As they say, wait and we shall see.
Here's the opening paragraphs of the press release...
Philadelphia, PA – October 8, 2008) Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the nation’s most popular hockey mom, will join the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers regional search for the “Ultimate Hockey Mom” contest and drop the puck at the ceremonial opening face-off as the home team Flyers host the New York Rangers at the Wachovia Center on Saturday, October 11 at 7 p.m.
Click here for Philly.com's politics page.
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Having Sarah Palin drop the puck at the ceremonial face-off makes about as much sense as Mr Snyder having Eric Lindros over for dinner.She should wear a helmet. Flyers fans could get a little testy over this.— yesman- KEEP POLITICS OUT OF HOCKEY!— Zeb
- yesman don't be such an a--. No matter whether you support her or not, she is still is a lady and you show respect.— Pooh
- She deserves no respect. She disgusts me. I will be there, and I will boo.— Zeb
- She deserves no respect. She disgusts me. I will be there, and I will boo.— Zeb
- Yea, sad to say but philly will show its true blood here. Can't wait for the protestors outside of the Wachovia/Citi/Wells Fargo Center— whiplash240
- I don't watch hockey generally, but I will tune in for this.— andreasn07
- Good PR stunt by Snider! An attractive, smart, Vice Presidential candidate can drop the puck here anytime and promote the sport. Afterall, the Democrats have been dropping the ball in this City for decades.— TitusPullo
- Philly fans are classless + Democrats are classless = disaster.— doorspj24
- Zeb's right. No politics. Why start this most anticipated season with boos? This is a great grassroots pr plan plopped with Palin's jenga.— playboy
- Pooh: Palin should show respect for this country and drop out of the race she's making a mockery out of.— andreasn07
- I for one boo. It will be at my TV - but I will boo nonetheless.— Digityman
- Putting politics aside; she is a mother, wife, daughter, sister and most importantly a fellow American. I think Flyers fans will show the class and respect that a lady deserves.— Fran 59
- Boo her and that hack Snider who should know better than to try some cheap political stunt. Idiots, both of them.— pringleschief
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