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Obama offers Palin a game of hoops
Yahoo ^ | 9/07/08

Posted on 09/07/2008 9:48:08 AM PDT by Libloather

Obama offers Palin a game of hoops
7 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Democrat White House nominee Barack Obama on Sunday offered to go one-on-one with Republican vice presidential pick Sarah Palin -- but only on the basketball court.

Obama, 47, who blows off steam on the campaign trail with games of pickup hoops, however joked that he wouldn't take on the Alaska governor -- and experienced hunter -- with a gun.

"She looks like she's got some game, she played in high school," Obama said of Palin's basketball talents on ABC "This Week."

"You know, I know she's a sharpshooter, and I know that -- I probably wouldn't do target practice with her.

"I think she'd be a better shot than me. But on the basketball court, I think I'd stand up pretty well."

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TOPICS: Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008debates; 2008veep; hoops; mccainpalin; obama; obamabiden; palin; sarah; sarahbarracuda
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To: Libloather

I believe I read that when he was cooling it Germany on the BB court, he shot five times making one, but the TV cameras showed the one he made three times suggesting he was good three for five. I don’t think Sarah would have a worry.


101 posted on 09/07/2008 4:24:09 PM PDT by elpadre (nation)
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To: Libloather

Who does this dufus think he is running against? (/sarc) She’d probably mop the court with him.


102 posted on 09/07/2008 4:32:16 PM PDT by Godzilla (The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.)
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To: Right_in_Virginia

“Why is he running against Gov. Palin?”

I think the choice of Palin has Obama off topic.


103 posted on 09/07/2008 5:49:53 PM PDT by mjaneangels@aolcom
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To: RetSignman

Knowing Biden he wouldn’t challenge McCain to a weight lifting contest.

Biden’s game is beer-drinking.


104 posted on 09/07/2008 5:56:46 PM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (Obama is the Democrats guy. They bought the ticket, now they must take the ride.)
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To: ConservativeMan55
Anyone know how the DU is taking this...and the Koss Klowns....?

Sorry I can't make the visit....my hip waders are being re-vulcanized after my previous visit.

105 posted on 09/07/2008 6:14:14 PM PDT by spokeshave ( but ISL)
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To: Right_in_Virginia

> Why is he running against Gov. Palin?

Again, the masterstroke of the McCain camp is evident. It was clear that bringing out the meme “she is more qualified than Obama” has forced the RATs to fight back on that score. And after a few weeks of it, Americans will begin wondering, “why is Obama at the top of the ticket?”


106 posted on 09/07/2008 6:17:20 PM PDT by XEHRpa
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To: Libloather

Full court, play to 1,000, best of 19, no autopsy, no foul.


107 posted on 09/07/2008 6:19:58 PM PDT by yawningotter
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To: P-Marlowe
Can someone explain why their presidential candidate is fixated on campaigning against the other side's vice-presidential candidate????

Don't they know what it looks like?

108 posted on 09/07/2008 6:49:45 PM PDT by xzins (ZerObama: zero executive, military, or international experience)
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To: Libloather
Sarahcuda oughta challenge 0bama to a karaoke singing contest on this tune!


109 posted on 09/07/2008 6:56:40 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Are you ready to pray for Teddy?)
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To: xzins
Nope.

Apparently not.

110 posted on 09/07/2008 7:06:03 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: P-Marlowe

Never seen you so concise.

Church wear you out today?

BTW, how’d that Harvest Festival go?


111 posted on 09/07/2008 7:09:31 PM PDT by xzins (ZerObama: zero executive, military, or international experience)
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To: Revolting cat!

You must be either Otis or Carla. Which is it?

112 posted on 09/07/2008 7:11:07 PM PDT by Libloather (September is Liberal Awareness Month.)
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To: Libloather

The Big O, who else?!


113 posted on 09/07/2008 7:13:41 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Are you ready to pray for Teddy?)
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To: Libloather
"You know, I know she's a sharpshooter, and I know that -- I probably wouldn't do target practice with her.

Aw c'mon, Barry, you'd make a great target!

114 posted on 09/07/2008 7:22:23 PM PDT by hoagy62 (Do you know the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick.-Sarah Palin)
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To: Libloather

LMAO I would pay big bucks for front row. Just so I could see the look on Obama’s face when “Sarahcuda” whoops the tar out of him.

Dedicated to all the lady FReepers and strong women around the world - I salute you!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OCofbNqRJY


115 posted on 09/07/2008 7:47:08 PM PDT by Galleta
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To: xzins

Thanks

Yep

Great


116 posted on 09/07/2008 7:54:02 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (LPFOKETT GAHCOEEP-w/o*)
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To: Wild Irish Rogue

Exactly. He clearly had issues with women to start with, then just when he thought he’d shaken Hillary, a bigger, better, younger star emerges as the woman who’s gonna sink his campaign. His puffed up, fragile ego can’t take it and he can’t resist taking shots at her.


117 posted on 09/07/2008 7:55:45 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker
Historic Event Bump....

Wheels come off rat/dim presidential campaign in real time....

118 posted on 09/07/2008 8:09:45 PM PDT by spokeshave ( but ISL)
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To: P-Marlowe

Smart ass.

:>)


119 posted on 09/07/2008 8:21:32 PM PDT by xzins (ZerObama: zero executive, military, or international experience)
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To: spokeshave

The polls, MSNBC, The NY Times—at very least all of the hubcaps (for you oldsters!) are off, and the wheels are wobbling!


120 posted on 09/07/2008 8:35:33 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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