Tigers effect on Granholm

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I say +<2.5%--around 1%.  The argument from somebody was that neutral voters will see the state as better b/c they're happier and that we won, so just think that the whole state is in a better state (no pun intended) and just keep who we have as our leader.

Curious as to what you think.  I think it will have some effect, but VERY minimal.

[adam]

I doubt that baseball (or any sport) has any kind of direct relevancy to politics.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Gah. Anyone dumb enough to actually vote for governor based on how sports teams are doing should have their voting rights revoked.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

But think about it.  If you're in a state where the state is purely in a bad state (condition) (no pun intended), and all of a sudden, something that hasn't happened in 24 years happens, you're going to view your state as better.

[Virginian87]

Gah. Anyone dumb enough to actually vote for governor based on how sports teams are doing should have their voting rights revoked.

In that case, if the Redskins continue to struggle, maybe people will decide not to vote for George Allen.

[Gabu]

But think about it.  If you're in a state where the state is purely in a bad state (condition) (no pun intended), and all of a sudden, something that hasn't happened in 24 years happens, you're going to view your state as better.

Why would you immediately credit your governor with your sports team winning?  The fact that something good happened within your state does not mean that your executive is any better or worse at his or her job.

There were a little under 5 million voters in Michigan in 2004.  Assuming we have around 5 million in 2006, in order to have a 1% boost towards Granholm as a result of the Tigers winning, there would need to be 50,000 previously undecided or Republican-leaning voters who all jump up and exclaim, "HALLELUJAH!  THE TIGERS WON!  I SURE LOVE JENNIFER GRANHOLM!"

I... just can't see it happening.

[Jake]

Bounces of this type do happen...but considering the Tigers are going to lose (and considering the rioting that will accompany any victory or defeat) there won't be one here.