As Democrats and Republicans competed for the lead in a contest with a historical tie, President Barack Obama dropped by to whip votes to break a different kind of logjam.
Fans from both side of the aisle - and field - rushed to take selfies and faraway photos of Obama when he appeared at the annual congressional baseball game Thursday night as he seeks support on a trade impasse. Republicans and Democrats live-tweeted the game and surprise POTUS visit.
These are their top tweets in a game that ended with a 5-2 Democratic win:
Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.):
"Nice of @POTUS to come 'touch base' with Members of Congress at the annual Congresional baseball game -CG #cbg2015"
Jayla Rae Lackey, staff assistant, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas):
"When you choose not to go to an event at the last minute and the President of the United States shows up..."
Regan Page, communications director, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii):
"If only there were umpires in congress that could review the play when the two sides disagreed. #congressionalbaseballgame"
Jake Coleman, district outreach coordinator, Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.):
"When the President shows up to the congressional baseball game to whip votes for tomorrow https://t.co/U9Awl62kQ3"
Alicyn York, constituent services representative, Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.):
"Just hanging out with the President of the best country in the world at the congressional game http://t.co/k5TwFpwvem"
J.P. Freire, communications director, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah):
"Barack Obama just showed up at the congressional baseball game, probably the largest group of congressmen he's met with his entire tenure."
Joe Flarida, press secretary/policy assistant, House Science, Space and Technology Committee:
"Enjoying the congressional baseball game! POTUS came to see partisanship first hand. #GoDems http://t.co/O8tURy9wuJ"
Helen Kalla, press assistant, Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.):
"When you get a #selfiewithsteny at the Congressional Baseball Game ... @ Washington Nationals Ballpark https://t.co/XZt05lc8Uc"
Miles Chiotti, legislative assistant, Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.):
"Best part of the Congressional Baseball Game so far? #POTUS coming down to the field and joining the #GOP in a chant of #TPA! #TPA! #CBG2015"
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.):
"Dugout visitor. @potus chatting w/ our best hitter @RepLindaSanchez at the Congressional Baseball Game. #cbg2015 http://t.co/qxYQjgXG9Z"
Will Baskin-Gerwitz, communications assistant, Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.):
"39-38-1. We. Are. Top of the league. #cbg2015"
