Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Former Athletes, Politics and Conservatism

Why are almost all of these guys (except for Bradley) Republicans? Why are almost all conservative Republicans?

I also just read where former Tennessee and NFL QB Health Shuler is running as a (very) conservative Democrat for a Congressional seat in Western North Carolina. Lynn Swann may be running for governor of Pennsylvania as a Republican. My man Richie Farmer is a Republican office holder in Kentucky of all places.

What's up? Is there something conservative (or conservative leaning) about successful athletes? Does the discipline necessary to achieve - and maintain - athletic greatness translate into a political philosophy?

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