Politics

NATS_20130401_10712

Fans rejoice as the Washington Nationals beat the the Miami Marlins on opening day, at Nationals Park, in Washington, DC., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34), center, celebrate with teammates as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10710

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) celebrates with Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10706

The Nationals introduce "Bill" (William Howard Taft) as the newest addition to the running presidents on opening day as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

South Carolina GOP Pr_Live.jpg

**FILE** Elizabeth Colbert Busch answers questions in Charleston, S.C., on Feb. 11, 2013. The sister of comedian Stephen Colbert is now one of two Democrats seeking the seat in a congressional primary along the South Carolina coast. (Associated Press)

Obama_Live.jpg

** FILE ** White House spokesman Jay Carney answers questions during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington on April 1, 2013. (Associated Press)

NATS_20130401_10690

The Washington Nationals warm up before they play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10689

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34), left, and Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), right, warm up with the team before the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10688

Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) looks out on the field as he heads to the locker room before the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10687

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), center, watches warm ups before the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10682

Members of the military carry a large American flag out onto the field as the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10679

Members of the military unfold a giant flag in the middle of the field during a pre-game ceremony, as the Washington Nationals play the the Miami Marlins on opening day, at Nationals Park, in Washington, DC., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10677

A large poster celebrating the Washington Nationals playoff run of last year is unveiled behind the large screen in centerfield before the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10675

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) makes a diving catch to throw out the final out of the first inning as the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

NATS_20130401_10674

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws out the first pitch as the Washington Nationals play the Miami Marlins on opening day at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Monday, April 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)