This goo was worth a point in August 2024.

publication date: Monday, July 29, 2024 (part of August 2024)

category: Justice

clue: He was an odd choice for a pinch hitter on the legal team for a year, given that he didn't vote for his boss, but he scored a (white) home run anyway.

explanation: Cobb was a prominent member of the White House's legal team from 2017-2018 despite not voting for Donald Trump. The baseball references hint at the famous athlete who shares his name. more…

intended difficulty: very hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Samir Mehta


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