I heard the boos and then I heard the cheers. It seemed like more of a sporting event than the GOP presidential debate in Greenville, South Carolina. Each candidate had a section of the audience rooting him on, hoping for the victory. As I watched, I felt like I was at a sporting event. I began to think, what if it actually was one?
Here is each presidential candidate and who they are most like in the sports world.
1. Hillary Clinton is Bill Belichik
This may seem weird, but think about. First off, both of them seem a little impersonal, yet for some reason people like them. Second, Bill has a dynasty in New England, and the other Bill has built a dynasty in D.C. that Hillary is profiting from. And last, should I remind you of a little something like Deflate-gate or Spy-Gate? I have one word: Benghazi!
2. Bernie Sanders is well ... old
What does Bernie have in common with Brett Favre, Vince Carter, and Joe Paterno? He's in the game way past his prime. Like Favre and Carter, he is still pulling off wins from time to time and remains on everyone's radar. Like Joe-Pa, he is an old man that should have called it quits long before he did.
3. John Kasich is the referee
Kasich most likely won't win the nomination, but he definitely won't cheat either. He doesn't mind good competition, but you'd better not play dirty or he will call you out on it. At a debate, of all places, he paused to tell everyone he was tired of the arguing. Well, Kasich, it is a debate.
4. Ben Carson is the kid in right field
Carson reminds me of the kid on every little league baseball team that just isn't good. Every once in a while, he will surprise you and he might be good at running the bases, but he can't ever get on base. He just stands there in the corner and no one bothers him because they just feel sorry for him.
5. Ted Cruz is the role player on every team
Ted Cruz is, well, average. There is nothing that sticks out about him. He is a role player on every team you have ever watched. He is the solid starter you can count on to make a few plays here or there but never seems to be the star. He's bland.
6. Jeb Bush is Eli Manning
He makes some big plays and relies on the team around him to help out. Other than that, he is just the last of the Manning clan. Most people think of his older brother and dad before he ever comes to mind. Luckily, they have both moved on, so it's time for him to take the spotlight.
7. Marco Rubio is Yasiel Puig
Puig was signed by the Dodgers with high hopes. People compare his body type to Bo Jackson's and have big expectations. Because of that, he played minimal games in the minor leagues and might need to mature a little more. He often misses his cutoff man and gets a little greedy trying to do too much. Rubio was recently called the "Republican Savior" by Time magazine. However, some people think he might need another four years to mature, and he might be a little young.
8. Donald Trump is LeBron James
Not in relation to talent, but you can't turn the TV to ESPN without hearing about LeBron James. Likewise, you cannot turn on CNN or Fox News without hearing about Donald Trump. They are both polarizing figures that people just love to hate. You want to make a splash? Just mention Trump or James.
