Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game
Democrats Thinking Dynasty After 15-10 Win
June 22, 2009
After losing eight straight games, Democrats are already saying last week’s win in the 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game is the beginning of a dynasty.
A Whole New Ballgame for Democrats
June 18, 2009
In the end, the Congressional baseball gods — and the weather — sided with the Democrats.
For the first time since 2000, the blue team on Wednesday hoisted the coveted Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game trophy, the 15th Democratic win in the game’s 48-year history.
100 Years of Congressional Baseball
June 17, 2009
Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) was never supposed to pitch in 2005. He had endured invasive open-heart surgery just three months before, and his body was weak from a required post-operational rest period. But sometimes, as Shimkus knows well, the Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game inspires some pretty unbelievable things.
Is Geography the Reason for Success?
June 10, 2009
From the Yankees’ dynasty of the late 1990s to the GOP’s dominance of the electoral map just a few years back, there is a lesson for lawmakers and athletes alike: In baseball and in politics, everything is cyclical. And there might even be a second lesson: Geography is destiny.
Republicans Begin Their Title Defense
April 29, 2009
Rep. Joe Barton (Texas) is doing his best to lower expectations for this year’s Republican baseball team.
“Well, I think we’re trying to make a decision about whether we’re going to show up or not this year,” the manager joked after his squad’s first practice for the 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game. “I really do think that if we just forfeit the game, it’s only 1 to nothing in the record book. We’ll just have to keep trying, and if we can find nine guys that don’t embarrass us, we may show up for the game.”
Democrats Get in the Swing
April 23, 2009
Three years ago, Democrats won control of Congress. Last year, they took the White House. This summer, they’re hoping to take something else away from the Republicans: victory on the baseball diamond.
2009 Game Set for June 17 at Nationals Park
March 12, 2009
Members and staffers already battling spring fever, take note: The 48th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game is just three months away. Reps. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) and Joe Barton (R-Texas), who each manages his party’s team, have asked Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to approve June 17 as the date of this year’s game.
GOP Overcomes Deficits, Wins 11-10
July 21, 2008
It wasn’t as easy as in years past, but Republicans continued their baseball dominance Thursday night in the 47th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park, coming from behind for an 11-10 walk-off win to sweep the best-of-five series and retire yet another coveted Roll Call trophy. Rep. Adam Putnam (Fla.) scored the game-winner for the Republicans on a throwing error by Rep. Christopher Murphy (Conn.), the Democrats’ catcher, who was attempting a game-ending double play.
Coach Barton: ‘Don’t Screw This Up’
June 12, 2008
When your team has won seven games in a row and 10 of its last 11, there’s no reason to make changes. That’s the philosophy guiding Rep. Joe Barton (Texas), who will manage the Republican team in this summer’s 47th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game.
Democrats Cleaning Up the Game
June 11, 2008
If Democrats are going to snap their seven-game losing streak in the Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game, one thing has to change: The players can’t kick the ball around the field like they did in 2007.
Members’ Ballgame Moves to Nationals’ Park
April 28, 2008
While new baseball stadiums generally spark greater fan interest, they rarely generate more enthusiasm among the players who hit the field. For at least one night in Washington, that will change.
Shuler, Democratic Defense Can’t Stop Republican Winning Streak
June 27, 2007
The Democratic faithful had put their hope in the bat of former Redskins quarterback Rep. Heath Shuler (N.C.) Monday night. They should have focused more on the fielders because it was the defense, or lack thereof, that did in the Democrats at the 46th Annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game.
Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response
Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.
The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article
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