Lawmakers cheer on Batkid

Maybe Batkid can save Washington’s plunging poll numbers.

On Friday afternoon, more than 12,000 volunteers helped turn the city of San Francisco into Gotham City as a 5-year-old child lived out his dream of becoming Batman. The scenes of Batkid — accompanied by a regular sized Batman — roaming the city quickly went viral.

{mosads}Through Twitter, Democrats and Republicans in Congress — many representing California — cheered him on along the way.

Even the White House told the 5-year-old Miles to “go get ‘em.” The Make-A-Wish Foundation helped organize the event for Miles, who’s Leukemia has been in remission since the summer.

Rooting for #SFBatKid. Go get ’em! pic.twitter.com/2PyWt49ak8

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 15, 2013

Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), a Batman fanatic who has appeared in two of the films, weighed in with his expert opinion.

As formidable a Batman as I’ve seen, and I’ve met a few! Rootin’ for ya #SFBatkid @SFWish

— Sen. Patrick Leahy (@SenatorLeahy) November 15, 2013

GOP Reps. Justin Amash (Mich.) and Darrell Issa (Calif.) — who are prolific tweeters — rooted him on.

Thank you, #SFBatKid, for saving Gotham! You’re the hero Gotham needs right now. @SFWish

— Justin Amash (@repjustinamash) November 15, 2013

The city of Gotham is safe thanks to #SFBatkid!! RT @SFWish Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/5LNLvk3bKD

— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) November 15, 2013

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), who is a cancer survivor, said if you are not following him, you are missing out.

If you’re not following @SFWish today, you’re missing out. Go #SFBatKid! #FF #BeatCancer

— D Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) November 15, 2013

The Democratic Party provided the theme music — or at least a readout.

Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na #BatKid! RT@SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/t9oVG1M9e8

— The Democrats (@TheDemocrats) November 15, 2013

Both California Senators — Barbara Boxer (D) and Dianne Feinstein (D) — chimed in.

Thank you Miles the #SFBatKid for being so courageous! http://t.co/xYwDFGDeZe

— Sen. Barbara Boxer (@SenatorBoxer) November 15, 2013

Thanks for saving Gotham, #SFBatKid!

— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) November 15, 2013

California Rep. Doris Matsui (D) applauded Batkid for stopping the Riddler, who attempted to rob a vault.

Great job stopping the Riddler & saving Gotham today #batkid. If we have any trouble in #Sacramento you will be our 1st phone call!

— Rep. Doris Matsui (@DorisMatsui) November 15, 2013

A news conference between Batkid and the San Francisco mayor will be held later in the day. He will be presented with the key to the city.

They say it’s what you do that defines you – and Miles is the definition of a hero. Lots of luck to #SFBatKid today http://t.co/lLbgF92pJo

— Senator Tom Carper (@SenatorCarper) November 15, 2013

Thank goodness for #batkid, he’s saved the day! // .@SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/QfCYrpHtgH

— Kyrsten Sinema (@RepSinema) November 15, 2013