Matter of Opinion

Wed., Sept. 3, 2008

Home run call

So when did everyone turn into Mariner announcer Dave Niehaus? Palin's selection was a home run. Her speech tonight will be a home run. My oh my, why is everyone using the same metaphor?

1. Baseball is patriotic?
2. Deference to her career as a sports anchor? (See video above).
3. Cliches rock!
4. Other

Posted Sept. 3, 2008, 1:32 p.m.

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