The 2016 election may be up for grabs until November, but a new President has already been selected in the state’s capital.
Today, it was recently announced that Herbert Hoover has been selected as the Washington Nationals newest Racing President mascot. The 31st President of the United States joins an elite cast of Racing Presidents, which includes the likes of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and William Howard Taft.
Herbie Hoover is the Washington National's newest racing president mascot. Is he ready for his new role?https://t.co/yPu8x4uQfp
— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) April 10, 2016
Hoover, who served one term in the White House from 1929-1933, was apparently a big fan of America’s favorite pastime, as he attended nine baseball games during his term in the Oval Office, three of which were World Series games. Hoover also threw four first pitches, all of which came in D.C. at the Washington Senators’ Griffith Park.
So President Hoover, or “Racing Herbie” as he’ll be called, is seemingly a proper fit to join the Nationals elite group of Racing Presidents.
We're excited to partner with @Nationals again in 2016. Wonder why #RacingHerbie is the newest racing president? pic.twitter.com/zysjvt5uEe
— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) April 10, 2016
However, Racing Herbie will be facing some stiff competition from veteran racing mascot Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States and a fan favorite among Nationals fans.
Meet #RacingHerbie, the newest @Nationals racing president. He's ready for anything @Teddy26Nats might throw at him. pic.twitter.com/gFw2QnOwhI
— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) April 10, 2016
No matter the challenge, Racing Herbie looks like he’ll be ready to step up to the plate. Only time will tell if he can challenge fan favorites like Teddy for the hearts of Nationals fans.
#RacingHerbie is ready for today's #Nationals game, are you? pic.twitter.com/NdFlDiSpbJ
— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) April 10, 2016
