SI: President Nixon had a bowling lane at the White House. President Eisenhower had a putting green, and President Bush has a Tee-Ball game on the South Lawn. What sporting traditions are you looking forward to bringing to the White House? Barack Obama
Sports have always been a central part of my life. Growing up, I learned about competition and teamwork on the basketball court, and these days I try to get in a pickup game whenever I can. If I'm fortunate enough to move into the White House, I'd consider putting in a basketball court. John McCain
I've always been an avid fan of boxing, as you may know, and I'd like to find a way to invite some of these incredible young athletes to visit the White House, many of whom come from lower-income and disadvantaged environments. The Tee-Ball games may also live on as I think they have been terrific experiences for the kids who have been fortunate enough to participate. That said, when the country is running record deficits, I believe that it would be inappropriate for the president to spend taxpayers' dollars on luxury improvements to the White House.
So do we still call it the White House?
