Bring it on
Meeting for a battle of mitts - not wits - the Virginia Law Democrats and the Law & Graduate Republicans are squaring off softball style.
Come 4:30 p.m. Thursday a stampede of donkey and elephant supporters will overrun Copeley Field for a double header of a softball game and keg race.
"The governor's race so far has been somewhat antagonistic," said third-year law student Adam Green, president of the Virginia Law Democrats and their team captain.
By contrast, Green said he hopes the softball game will be a more civil display of each side's political inclinations.
"No smears, no distortions, just hardcore softball," added Green.
Yet already the rivalry appears to be taking on politically incorrect proportions.
Josh Kirk, vice chairman of the Law & Graduate Republicans, said there had been some "trash talking" taking place earlier in the week.
Both sides also bandied about the idea of actively recruiting "ringers" - first-rate players known for their athletic skills rather than party politicking.
Such discussion was quelled after Green and Kirk agreed that "only those with political affiliation are allowed to play."
But the compromise may prove costly for Kirk's Republican roster.
"How many does [Green] have?" Kirk asked.
When he discovered the Democrats outnumbered his Republicans 20 to 12, Kirk admitted, "I've got some work to do."
However neither side was short on fighting words.
Like true party spokesmen, Green and Kirk each took a turn playing spin-doctor about team strategy.
"The Law Democrats intend to rack up an early lead and, unlike the Republicans in Richmond and Washington we will not squander our surplus," Green said.
"We're going to hit 'em hard and hit 'em early," Kirk responded. "Despite our compassionate conservatism we're not afraid to run up the score."
-Compiled by Catherine Dunn
Cavalier Daily Associate Editor
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