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Aug 02, 2013

Overheard in D.C.: Presidents Races

The Presidents Races at the Nationals games are a fun local tradition. But maybe they should include all the presidents.

Jul 29, 2013

Mets Broadcasters: Mascot Races So Much Better in Milwaukee

According to the New York Mets broadcasters, the Nationals’ Presidents Races are a joke compared to the seriousness of the Milwaukee Brewers’ racing sausages.

Jan 26, 2013

FATITUDE: William Howard Taft Introduced as Nats’ Newest Racing President

The 27th president will join Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt in the Washington Nationals’ fourth-inning Presidents Races—and the Taft mascot isn’t even that fat!

Jan 24, 2013

Nationals Will Add Fifth Racing President in 2013

Having hatcheted to death their gag of consistently embarrassing Theodore Roosevelt, the Washington Nationals announced that for the 2013 season, the Presidents’ Races in the middle of the fourth inning will add a new competitor.

Oct 03, 2012

With a Little Bit of Outside Help, Teddy Finally Wins

Our long, regional nightmare is over. Theodore Roosevelt finally won one of the Nationals’ Presidents’ Races, even if he got a little bit of help.

Oct 03, 2012

Election 2012: Franklin D. Roosevelt for Racing President

The people have spoken: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has been selected by DCist readers as their choice to join the Washington Nationals’ lineup of racing presidents.

Oct 01, 2012

Vote for Who Should Be the Nationals’ Next Racing President: FINAL ROUND

After four days of voting, here are the 10 finalists for who you think should be the Washington Nationals’ next racing president.

Sep 28, 2012

Do You Really Want This Man in the Presidents’ Races?

After one day of voting, Richard Nixon is leading our poll to determine who the Washington Nationals should add to the Presidents’ Races.

Sep 27, 2012

Who Should Be the Nationals’ Next Racing President?

Rumor is that the Nationals might be adding a new contestant to the Presidents’ Races. Help us determine which U.S. president—real or fictional—should join the lineup.

Sep 26, 2012

Rumors Flying That Teddy Could Finally Win Next Week

One of the great injustices of modern times could soon be put to bed, according to the latest chatter. Teddy Roosevelt, a great president and terrific sportsman, may soon no longer be the official patsy of the Washington Nationals.

 
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