Elway and President Bush - The Orange Mane

PatsWin2002 · 09-14-2004, 02:08 PM

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...658EDT0394.DTL

(09-14) 13:58 PDT GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) --

Hall of Famer John Elway's appearance at a campaign rally for President Bush Tuesday wasn't his first venture into the political spotlight, but it may have been his most prominent.

Elway, the former Denver Broncos quarterback revered in Colorado for the Super Bowl victories in 1998 and 1999, praised Bush in football terms.

"This man knows how to make the right calls when the pressure is on," Elway said.

Bush returned the favor. "I'm proud to be introduced by the man who led 'The Drive,"' he said.

That was a reference to the Broncos' fabled 98-yard touchdown drive in the closing minutes of the 1986 AFC title game against Cleveland. The Broncos won in overtime, 23-20.

Elway has long been a popular figure in Colorado. A 1999 poll ranked him ahead of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Gov. Bill Owens and then-President Clinton in generating "very positive" feelings. The survey fueled speculation that Elway might run for political office, but so far, he has not.

He sometimes mingles with Colorado's Republican leadership. He attended Owens' 1999 black-tie inaugural ball along with then-Republican Party national chairman Jim Nicholson and brewer Peter Coors, now the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate.

Elway skipped an invitation to the White House after the 1998 Super Bowl victory but denied it was because Clinton, a Democrat, was president. Elway had his knee checked by doctors that day and then played a round of golf.

catcalls · 09-14-2004, 02:11 PM

Nobody's perfect.

PatsWin2002 · 09-14-2004, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by catcalls

Nobody's perfect.

You're the first to say that about Elway on this site.

TexanBob · 09-14-2004, 02:43 PM

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Hall of Famer John Elway

Regardless of politics, it's nice to see a story lead with this....

BTW, if Elway ever wanted to run for office, he would be a shoo-in.

Sideburn · 09-14-2004, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TexanBob

Regardless of politics, it's nice to see a story lead with this....

BTW, if Elway ever wanted to run for office, he would be a shoo-in.

I'd vote for him....Twice!

Exile_In_SJ · 09-14-2004, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideburn

I'd vote for him....Twice!

you can't. This isn't Chicago, and he's not a democrat.. rofl

Rohirrim · 09-14-2004, 03:38 PM

Elway was a great QB.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 09-14-2004, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Elway was a great QB.

A great QB who, unfortunately, seems to have been duped by the monkey.

Oh well, it's hard to hold anything against The Man.

My guess is that JE probably doesn't follow politics all that closely, in which case it's probably not that hard to be taken in by Rove's little media creation.

RhymesayersDU · 09-14-2004, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideburn

I'd vote for him....Twice!

Me too!

Sideburn · 09-14-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Exile_In_SJ

you can't. This isn't Chicago, and he's not a democrat.. rofl

touche'

Elevation 5280' · 09-14-2004, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A. BRONCOS FAN

A great QB who, unfortunately, seems to have been duped by the monkey.

Oh well, it's hard to hold anything against The Man.

My guess is that JE probably doesn't follow politics all that closely, in which case it's probably not that hard to be taken in by Rove's little media creation.

Yeah......HE'S the one who is misinformed and has been duped!

rofl

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 09-14-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Elevation 5280'

Yeah......HE'S the one who is misinformed and has been duped!

Speaking of dupes...

SteveTensi13 · 09-14-2004, 10:34 PM

John Elway, a former Bronco and a Repubican to boot. This man can do no wrong!!

SteveTensi13 · 09-14-2004, 10:36 PM

Oh, and LABF. I told you to stop hiding behind the flag on your sig. The stars and bars are reserved for AMERICANS. Perhaps the canadian maple leaf suits you better.

L.A. BRONCOS FAN · 09-14-2004, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT

Oh, and LABF. I told you to stop hiding behind the flag on your sig. The stars and bars are reserved for AMERICANS. Perhaps the canadian maple leaf suits you better.

Another blow monkey working the tried-and-true, Rovian "anti-Bush = anti-American" equation.

Your keyboard is where truth, facts, and logic go to die.

Hogan11 · 09-15-2004, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by catcalls

Nobody's perfect.

Even the great ones fumble once in awhile....

Bronco_Beerslug · 09-15-2004, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by catcalls

Nobody's perfect.

Looks like John's divorce was harder on him than any of us realized!

Rohirrim · 09-15-2004, 06:44 AM

Elway was a great QB.

09-14-2004, 02:08 PM	#1
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Elway and President Bush http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...658EDT0394.DTL (09-14) 13:58 PDT GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) -- Hall of Famer John Elway's appearance at a campaign rally for President Bush Tuesday wasn't his first venture into the political spotlight, but it may have been his most prominent. Elway, the former Denver Broncos quarterback revered in Colorado for the Super Bowl victories in 1998 and 1999, praised Bush in football terms. "This man knows how to make the right calls when the pressure is on," Elway said. Bush returned the favor. "I'm proud to be introduced by the man who led 'The Drive,"' he said. That was a reference to the Broncos' fabled 98-yard touchdown drive in the closing minutes of the 1986 AFC title game against Cleveland. The Broncos won in overtime, 23-20. Elway has long been a popular figure in Colorado. A 1999 poll ranked him ahead of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Gov. Bill Owens and then-President Clinton in generating "very positive" feelings. The survey fueled speculation that Elway might run for political office, but so far, he has not. He sometimes mingles with Colorado's Republican leadership. He attended Owens' 1999 black-tie inaugural ball along with then-Republican Party national chairman Jim Nicholson and brewer Peter Coors, now the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate. Elway skipped an invitation to the White House after the 1998 Super Bowl victory but denied it was because Clinton, a Democrat, was president. Elway had his knee checked by doctors that day and then played a round of golf.

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SteveTensi13 GIVE ME SOME MORE ORANGE OLD SCHOOL BRONCO Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Helmand province, Afghanistan Posts: 1,830 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brandon Stokley	John Elway, a former Bronco and a Repubican to boot. This man can do no wrong!!

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SteveTensi13 GIVE ME SOME MORE ORANGE OLD SCHOOL BRONCO Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Helmand province, Afghanistan Posts: 1,830 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brandon Stokley	Oh, and LABF. I told you to stop hiding behind the flag on your sig. The stars and bars are reserved for AMERICANS. Perhaps the canadian maple leaf suits you better.

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