Category: Presidents Race

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Video: Presidents race twice. Abe ambushes Teddy in the 13th inning. TJ takes two.

As promised, the Nationals moved the presidents race back to the first base line for Friday’s outing, but despite getting a rare second chance, the result was the same for poor Teddy Roosevelt. In the 4th inning, the presidents competed aboard Segway personal transporters, and despite his height, Jefferson managed to outmaneuver the other racing … Continue reading Video: Presidents race twice. Abe ambushes Teddy in the 13th inning. TJ takes two.

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Nationals Racing President Auditions Set for February 18

If you have presidential aspirations, it’s not too late to enter the 2012 race. As expected, the Washington Nationals today announced their Presidents Race tryouts for 2012, to be held Saturday, February 18th at Nationals Park. The Nats are looking for fun-loving team members between 5’7” and 6’ 6” in height, who can handle wearing … Continue reading Nationals Racing President Auditions Set for February 18

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Jayson Werth calls for a Teddy Roosevelt victory on Sunday

After trying to interfere on Teddy Roosevelt’s behalf for the second day in a row, Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth made clear his intentions. “If Teddy can’t win, no one wins,” Werth said in the postgame press conference Saturday at Nationals Park, adding “I must be the last remaining member of the Bull Moose party, I … Continue reading Jayson Werth calls for a Teddy Roosevelt victory on Sunday

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George and the racing presidents commemorate 9/11

The Washington Nationals observed 9/11 Remembrance Day Sunday throughout the team’s 8-2 win over the Houston Astros. Many of the usual between-inning routines at Nationals Park were replaced by commemorative honors, videos, and tributes. Even the racing presidents showed solidarity, running their 4th-inning course wearing their new patriotic uniforms in single file behind our first … Continue reading George and the racing presidents commemorate 9/11

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Video: That Cat Returns to thwart a sure Teddy Roosevelt Victory

That Cat returned to Nationals Park Tuesday night, and as the mysterious feline is known to do, threw a wrench into the presidents race procedings. With a crowd braving the rain to see Stephen Strasburg’s return to baseball, perpetual showoff Abe Lincoln jumped out to a big lead, but as Abe traversed the warning track, … Continue reading Video: That Cat Returns to thwart a sure Teddy Roosevelt Victory

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Full Video: Presidents Race Marriage Proposal at Nationals Park

This you have to watch. Twitter was all abuzz Wednesday after we told the story of the very lucky Jennie Kushlis, who’s fiance’, Matt Hendrickson, raced Teddy Roosevelt to win her affections. Here now is the incredible video of the whole thing, compiled for the couple by Emma Patti Photography. It’s pure joy: If you’d … Continue reading Full Video: Presidents Race Marriage Proposal at Nationals Park

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Race vs. Teddy Roosevelt wins DC man his bride

Jennifer Kushlis loves Teddy Roosevelt. In fact, her love for the Washington Nationals’ racing president runs so deep that her boyfriend of six years, Matt Hendrickson, decided he would have to literally win her affections from Teddy before asking for her hand in marriage. “I absolutely love the Presidents’ Race,” Kushlis said. “It’s the highlight … Continue reading Race vs. Teddy Roosevelt wins DC man his bride

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Teddy shows no fight before record Nats Park crowd

An all-time record crowd of 44,675 squeezed into Nationals Park Saturday night, but everybody on the field, including Teddy Roosevelt, appeared to have nothing left after Friday night’s late-inning heroics. It was estimated that as much as 50% of the standing room only crowd hailed from Philadelphia, but with the Phillies staking a 5-0 lead, … Continue reading Teddy shows no fight before record Nats Park crowd

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Video: Wardrobe malfunction at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals racing presidents were not all on their game Wednesday night at Nationals Park. As the presidents were announced, George Washington banged his head into the centerfield gate, subsequently hitting Thomas Jefferson with a backwards head butt before the race even started. The impact apparently knocked open Jefferson’s uniform, because the Sage of … Continue reading Video: Wardrobe malfunction at Nationals Park

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Teddy goes after Thomas Jefferson in the outfield

Presidents race watchers knew what to expect when the fourth inning rolled around Saturday night at Nationals Park. Teddy Roosevelt said it all just before race time. “No more wins for TJ, your streak ends tonight! Mwhahaha,” Teddy tweeted from his account @Teddy26Nats. After winning seven of the last eight races, Jefferson was poised to … Continue reading Teddy goes after Thomas Jefferson in the outfield