Mad At Gas Prices? Blame Minnesota Twins Fans

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Mad At Gas Prices? Blame Minnesota Twins Fans
FanHouse found this 6/2/2008 on www.sportsbybrooks.com [flag]
Jay Weiner of SPORTS BUSINESS DAILY reports that while the Twins wait for their new, outdoor(!) stadium, the club is now thankful that attendance has gone in the tank. And no, it isn’t what you’re thinking. (Dubya’s next gig: Winning over whiny Brewers fans) The Twins, running on empty at the gate, are discounting tickets with an eye toward soaring gas prices. ... [link]

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Twins Fans Join Oil Companies As Those Happy With Escalating Gas Prices
Published 6/2/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... of our nation's energy policy gets a hearty thank you for assuring high gas prices and his approval ratings soar. By the time his party gets there for the convention on September 1, who knows how many voters will have been converted thanks to cut-rate tickets to watch the Twins. The only flaw in the plan could be if the Twins fall out of contention between now and then. If not, though, expect a hearty "You're doing a heckuva job, Gardy!" from the White House. (H/T SportsbyBrooks)   Permalink | Email this |  ...

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