Today I learned about something called the Redskins Rule. The Redskins Rule states that if the Washington Redskins win their last home game prior to the US presidential election then the political party who won the popular vote in the last presidential election will win the election in the current year. This rule has accurately predicted the winner of the presidency in 17 of the last 18 elections since the Redskins moved to Washington in 1940. The one time that it didn't work? When Bush beat Kerry in 2004.
This weekend happens to be a Washington home game so this would be the one that determines the Redskin Rule. Washington plays Carolina. Both teams are not great but Washington is most likely the favorite to win. If this happens then Obama would be the Redskin Rule winner.
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