General election explainer (in football parlance)

Matt K. Lewis Senior Contributor
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Welcome back to the game. If you’re just joining us, it’s been a doozie. Coming off a bye week, the rested Chicago Obamas were expected to dominate — especially considering the way the New England Romneys had to fight their way into the playoffs. The Obamas have dominated the clock in terms of time of possession — but the real story so far has been their countless fumbles, drops, and penalties (instead of getting healthy, could it be the bye made them rusty?).

Early on, the Chicago quarterback was penalized for excessive celebration. Since then, some of their top star players looked like they’re trying to give away the game. You couldn’t have predicted this coming into this battle. Bill Clinton, the seasoned veteran (known for his off-field problems), has been caught offsides several times already. And rookie sensation Cory Booker committed an early turnover deep in the Romneys red zone. It’s anybody’s ball game…

Matt K. Lewis