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To the 2012 campaign.

Nov 12, 2012, Vol. 18, No. 09 • By FRED BARNES

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Politics isn’t life. Like baseball, it’s a pastime. There are surefire ways to keep politics in perspective, especially for sports fans. Always boo politicians who show up for some ceremony before a game, at halftime, or between periods. And be prepared to rebuke politicians who pretend to be enthusiastic fans but don’t know the names of players. Sports buffs know intuitively that this works. If you’re not one, give it a try, and politics might just find its proper place in your life.

Fred Barnes is executive editor of The Weekly Standard.