Bush jeered by 40,000 Baseball Fans

31 March 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush received a chorus of boos last night after throwing out the first pitch to open a new baseball stadium in Washington.

After being announced, Bush was showered by jeers from the 40,000 fans as he strode to the mound.

Even after he delivered the pitch, the booing did not let up until Bush disappeared from the field.

In 2006, U.S. Vice President Cheney was also loudly booed when he threw out the first pitch for the Nationals.

Bush stayed until the fifth inning, or about 9.45 pm.