redskins vs pack on october 31 to decide election since 1936 (as long as the redskins have existed), the last washington home football game before the election has decided who wins. if the redskins win at home, then the home team incumbent stays in the white house. if they lose then the away team challenger takes the presidency. urban legend you say? of course, but this one is true. http://www.snopes.com/sports/football/election.asp republicans are hoping favre gets injured and portis runs wild.
