[hole_n_one]

Last month, while Edwards was campaigning in Wisconsin, he said that the winner of Washington vs. Green Bay (10/31/04 @ Wash) has been an indicator in who wins the presidency for the past 30 years.

According to Edwards, the history has been that if the winner is the Redskins, a Republican wins the White House, while if the Packers come out on top, a 'rat gets sworn in.

[Kylie_04]

well, if that's what Edwards said...then as usual, he has it WRONG! It has actually been longer than 30 years...and it isn't specific to party - rather a win for the 'skins means a win for the incumbent....here's a link

http://www.snopes.com/sports/football/election.asp

[leadhead]

According to Edwards, the history has been that if the winner is the Redskins, a Republican wins the White House, while if the Packers come out on top, a 'rat gets sworn in.

Like most "facts" from Lawyer Edwards, this is wrong.

In eight (8) meeting between the Redskins and Packers in election years, the Redskins won only 3 times.In 1988 Bush was elected, in 1972 Nixon was elected and in 1948 Truman was elected.

Redskins lost in 1968 but Nixon was elected,lost in 1952 but Ike was elected and lost 3 times in 1936,1932 and Roosevelt was elected.

Man, when you can't even get the trivia right it's time to fire the researchers!