Though the action on the court once again centered around two top-ranked teams in the nation, the focal point from a fan's perspective may shift to who's butt was once again in a court side seat.
President Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, were on hand to see the Hoyas throttle the Blue Devils this afternoon. While the President has a difficult job and I thoroughly believe the balance between work and leisure is integral to having an enjoyable life and a successful career, Mr. President seems to certainly be taking in a lot of sporting events since his tenure in office began.
Aside from today's Duke-Georgetown game, President Obama has watched George Washington University take on Oregon State, . Originally, President Obama was also scheduled to make it to the Vancouver Winter Olympics opening ceremony. And the Obama administration is also teaming with senators to determine the legality of the Bowl Championship Series. Oh yeah, I almost forgot about Mr. Obama trying to get the International Olympic Committee to let the United States get in on the hosting party.
Look, I'll be the first to admit I love the President's enthusiasm for an important aspect of American culture. I mean, hey, I was at the Inauguration. Sports is big (bucks) to a lot of Americans, and Mr. President is astute enough to espouse that.
But with blanket health insurance legislation, the mending of a battered economy and a relief effort in Haiti all in full swing, I think sports should be on the back burner right meow. While it may be a way to boost his swooning public opinion numbers, the real approval of the populous lies in the bigger current domestic political agenda.
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