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Most publications
endorse a presidential candidate based on a very narrow set of criteria reflecting the particular self interests of its readers.
Well, in keeping with our motto here at DTM that “We’re no better!”, we have selected our choice for president
from the three leading candidates based on the answer to one simple question: “With whom would you rather play a set
of tennis?” Now, let's take a look at the contenders...

First off, we
have to admit that John McCain almost won the DTM endorsement right out of the gate based on the fact that his wife Cindy
owns one of the biggest beer distributorships in the entire country. After further consideration however, we decided that
was really more of an after-the-match qualification. So, putting that aside, and based on playing skills alone, we can't endorse
McCain because we really don't see him covering the drop shot consistently. Plus,
with McCain’s legendary temper, it would only be a matter of time before we would be ducking out of the way as his racket
came helicoptering across the net in our direction! And while we are mindful
that as president McCain would no doubt continue his predecessor’s vain search for weapons of mass destruction, John
possesses few weapons of his own when it comes to tennis. Sorry John, but feel
free to send Cindy down to the community courts with a few cold ones anytime….
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Next, we look
at Senator Clinton. First, Hillary always seems ready to play as her trademark pantsuits so closely resemble tennis warm-ups
that all she need do is change shoes and she’s ready for the courts! Also in her favor is a competitive spirit that
would certainly make her a challenging opponent. However, we feel that playing Hillary would find us having to hit into a
much smaller court. We really don’t see Hillary giving us calls anywhere near the lines! Plus, no matter the actual
outcome of the match, you just know that when Hillary retells the story years from now, she will have won in straight
sets while she was simultaneously being pelting with lobs from a misdirected ball machine in a neighboring court. Sorry Hill,
but tennis is all about integrity and fair play….


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And that leaves
us with one. The Davis Tennis Magazine’s choice for president is Senator Barack Obama. Though the choice was a difficult
one, DTM really likes Obama’s multicultural approach to the game. He has a western forehand, an eastern backhand, uses
a continental grip on volleys, and features an American twist serve. His melting pot tennis game is a reflection of the melting
pot that is America. Plus, with a name like “O-Bomb-uh”, he’s gotta be a big hitter!

Okay Senator,
it’s your serve and you better bring your “A” game…..
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