Sports Illustrated: A Political Tribute and Political Memories
“Governor Bush, Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker gave a venomous interview to Sports Illustrated recently spewing hatred towards gays, blacks, single mothers and foreigners.”
That was Suzanne Geha of WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids Michigan teeing up a question for Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush – January 10, 2000 – a debate at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan.
What was that citation of Sports Illustrated in a presidential debate all about?
Do we hear Sports Illustrated mentioned often in politics?
Actually, Sports Illustrated has a lengthy history with politics and…
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