Besides their love of prune juice and early dinners …

Non-aficionados of football may not fully appreciate the significance of Favre’s act of betrayal, and the drama it has produced. To put it in political terms, Favre’s going to the Vikings is worse than, say, Arlen Specter becoming a Democrat. Specter was never a favorite of Republicans, so his switch was less stinging. But Favre was beloved by Green Bay fans. As such, his betrayal is more akin to, say, Bill Clinton having endorsed John McCain for president. Talk about a dramatic narrative — Favre’s transition from a "face" to a "heel" is something Vince McMahon might have dreamt up for WWE — but this is real! [first down]

Sports and politics – strong work, Mr. Lewis.