Commanders' Last-Minute Win Fuels Election Superstitions

A historic football superstition suggests Kamala Harris may benefit from the Washington Commanders' victory.

The Washington Commanders' dramatic Hail Mary win against the Chicago Bears has revived interest in the 'Redskins Rule,' a superstition linking their final home game to presidential election outcomes.
Historically, a Commanders' win has predicted the incumbent party retaining the White House in 17 out of 21 elections since 1937.
Recent elections have not followed this pattern, with the superstition failing in the last three presidential cycles, including 2020.
The theory emerged from the team's past name, the Redskins, and has been a cultural curiosity among sports and political enthusiasts.
Despite its recent inaccuracies, the Commanders' win has sparked discussions about its potential implications for the upcoming election where Harris and Trump are closely contested.