One of the most highly anticipated events in American history is the presidential elections. Held on the first Tuesday of November in a four-year cycle, these votes are cast to decide who will sit in the famous desk of the White House for the next four years. This year's race involves Democratic nominee and current president Barack Obama, and Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
Perhaps the next most important event prior to the election is a Washington Redskins home game at FedExField, held on the week prior or of the election. Since the 1940 elections, most if not all Redskins home games played on Election week have decided the winner of the presidency; the only exception to the rule was in 2004. The 'Redskins Rule' states that a Redskins win mean a victory for the incumbent party, but a loss mean a victory for the opposing party. For this year's edition, the Redskins play the Carolina Panthers.
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Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the reelectionist pair, will be cheering for Robert Griffin III and the Redskins, while the challenging tandem of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will cheer for Cam Newton and the Panthers. The game itself is expected to be a battle between two young and up-and-coming playmakers in the NFL. However, with the Panthers struggling at 1-6, it may be hard to imagine.
Carolina's lone win was against New Orleans on Week 2, and are on a five-game losing streak. The 3-5 Redskins are likewise struggling, but remains in a decent position to challenge for a Wild Card berth. Notwithstanding their records, both teams expect a grind-it-out game, and a win may boost their chances of finishing with a better record.
Redskins fans' hopes for a second term of Barack Obama will hinge on the Redskins' on-field mastery. Otherwise a new man will make his way into the White House on January 20, 2013.
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