Obama praises MLB for pulling All-Star Game from Georgia

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill

BY TAL AXELROD - 04/03/21 11:58 AM EDT

Former President Obama praised Major League Baseball (MLB) after it pulled its All-Star Game from Georgia in protest of the state’s new voting restrictions.

“Congratulations to @MLB for taking a stand on behalf of voting rights for all citizens. There’s no better way for America’s pastime to honor the great Hank Aaron, who always led by example,” Obama tweeted Saturday.

Link to tweet

The praise comes after the MLB announced it was pulling its July 13 game out of Atlanta in opposition to a string of voter restrictions Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed into law last month.

Rob Manfred, the MLB commissioner, said in a statement the decision was made after conversations with teams and players and that moving the game out of the Peach State is “the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport.” The MLB draft will also be moved out of Georgia.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/546314-obama-praises-mlb-for-pulling-all-star-game-from-georgia

[TomCADem]

1. I Think MLB Was Mainly Concerned About The Prospect of Player Boycotts

But, it is a good move nonetheless.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. Make damn sure that the finger of blame is pointed directly at the republicans in Georgia too.

They bear sole responsibility for turning Georgia into a dictatorship.

[Mysterian]

3. I totally agree with President Obama

Other organizations should boycott as well.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. Contrast that with fat ass Trump

Trump calls for MLB boycott after All-Star Game moves out of Georgia

Former President Trump late Friday night called for a boycott of Major League Baseball after the league's commissioner announced plans to move its All-Star Game out of Georgia due to the state's new law curbing voting access.

[riversedge]

9. the other guy has to get his one half cent in.

[monkeyman1]

12. donny is irrelevant !! where's 255 million for " stop the the steal" con man ?

[Grimelle]

5. If this was to honor Hank Aaron

Then there is no way they should do this in Atlanta.
You can't honor a black man in a state that trying to stop black men and women from voting.
Not a good look.

[oasis]

6. #1

[greenjar_01]

7. Mmmm...I think these Georgia moves are going to backfire on Dems

[mac56]

13. Why?

[riversedge]

8. Good job Pres Obama

Link to tweet

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[Hugh Bloody Bastards]

10. Yes, it's correct

We here on our side of the Pond miss him too!

[ShazamIam]

11. I appreciate that Obama stays in the background but speaks up., when it is important. nt