From the NYTimes:
In the genteel world of bridge, disputes are usually handled quietly and rarely involve issues of national policy. But in a fight reminiscent of the brouhaha over an anti-Bush statement by Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks in 2003, a team of women who represented the United States at the world bridge championships in Shanghai last month is facing sanctions, including a yearlong ban from competition, for a spur-of-the-moment protest.
At issue is a crudely lettered sign, scribbled on the back of a menu, that was held up at an awards dinner and read, "We did not vote for Bush."
By e-mail, angry bridge players have accused the women of "treason" and "sedition."
These poor ladies are about to become the right's whipping post. Maybe a few emails will help. cannot find any sponsors on their website, but you can send an email to all board members with this one address: board@usbf.org
I did find this quote:
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP US
Help us raise money. We’d love to find some corporate sponsors, either for individual tournaments or other activities. If you know people who have a say in where advertising money is spent, talk to them about us.
Maybe if they were not so concerned with restricting free speech, they might be able to find a few sponsors.