It's Déjà Vu All Over Again

Some things you just can't make up.

Back in January, we reported that Heath Shuler would be playing in RFK for the Congressional baseball game, a completely appalling situation that was only slightly rectified by the fact that we got a funny quote in Roll Call. As the game got closer, there were numerous reports about how the Democrats had high hopes for Shuler:

But clearly the party's great hope is former Redskin Heath Shuler, newly elected from North Carolina's 11th District. "He's hit about three or four out of the ballpark in practice. It's hard to believe he was just a quarterback, he looks like a linebacker. The problem is he can't run" -- owing to a career-ending foot injury. "He's either going to hit a home run or a single, then we have to get him a pinch runner," said Doyle.

OK -- high hopes for Shuler before he plays. Check.

The game was on Monday night, and in a shocking development, Shuler somehow managed to not rise to the occasion:

Expectations were great for Rep. Heath Shuler, of North Carolina, who played quarterback in the NFL. But a foot injury relegated him to be a designated hitter, and he struck out every time.

Injury. Check.

Crapping in the bed at RFK. Check.

Is it 1995 again?