E tu, Rudy?

OK, so I know pandering goes hand in hand with being a politician - particularly when running for President. But aren't they usually a little more clever than this:

Sounds like a baseball flip-flop. Rudy Giuliani, a lifelong New York Yankees fan, said Tuesday he's pulling for their most hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, to win the World Series over the Colorado Rockies.

'I'm rooting for the Red Sox,' the Republican presidential contender said in response to a question, sparking applause at the Boston restaurant where he was picking up a local endorsement.

C'mon, Mr. New York - the Red Sox?!? Aren't there some loyalties that you just won't compromise? Oh sure, he blames it on being an "American League fan" and rooting for the AL champs (except, possibly, against the Mets), but that just raises more questions - can we really have a President who supports the Designated Hitter rule? Look where the former owner of the Texas Rangers has gotten us!