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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 give it another two weeks before Berg v. Obama starts to kick in.

Meanwhile, Hillary's campaigning in Florida.

81 posted on 09/07/2008 11:15:58 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (The fourth estate is the fifth column.)
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To: Nachum

Palin completed a marathon race in just under 4 hours, at 44. I think she was fourth among women of her age group.


82 posted on 09/07/2008 11:16:29 AM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: Libloather

I said a couple days ago that SarahCuda should challenge him to some hoops. I can’t believe he actually did it! Does he not know she’s a marathon runner? And he can’t even put on a bicycle helmet properly. She would kill him!


83 posted on 09/07/2008 11:21:19 AM PDT by lesser_satan (Satire today, headlines tomorrow...)
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To: Caramelgal

Barack's feet reveal him to be a lightweight.

84 posted on 09/07/2008 11:23:37 AM PDT by P.O.E. (Big Government is the opiate of the masses.)
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To: Libloather
So, B Hussein Obama, the presidential race should come down to you playing a game of HORSE with the Vice Presidential nominee of the other party?
85 posted on 09/07/2008 11:25:41 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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To: Libloather
Two questions: You are challenging a GIRL to a sporting contest to prove you are the better man?

You're running for PRESIDENT?

86 posted on 09/07/2008 11:40:56 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: TontoKowalski

she runs in below 20 F temperatures


87 posted on 09/07/2008 11:43:43 AM PDT by ari-freedom (We never hide from history. We make history!)
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To: IllumiNaughtyByNature
Maybe he should have just stayed home and baked cookies...

And the Dems nominated this *CHILD* to face the dangers of the world around us?

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Cheers!

88 posted on 09/07/2008 11:51:29 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Libloather

Is Obama just plain retarded? He would get posterized by Saraccuda. And I am talking about Jordanesque embarassment.


89 posted on 09/07/2008 11:53:46 AM PDT by Gator_that_eats_Dems
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To: hecht

She ought to take him up on it, as long as it requires running around for a sustained period. No way Barack will run for 20 minutes without tossing his cookies.

And I bet, in full contact, that Palin would impact harder than Barry as well. He looks like a woosie to me, even if that German reporter claims he curled 70# dumbbells!


90 posted on 09/07/2008 12:00:00 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (Mav & the Barracuda vs. Messiah and the Mouth)
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To: montag813; writer33; Liz; AT7Saluki; MurryMom
Is there anyone else who’s noticed Obama’s many comments about Palin this past week? They are totally falling for the bait. He is lowering himself to her level. I love it!

How about a Hussein Obomber/Sarah Palin hockey cage match? I would pay to see that.

91 posted on 09/07/2008 12:07:48 PM PDT by Libloather (September is Liberal Awareness Month.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer
This would be an excellent time for Sarah to reply with, “I’m busy with this campaign, I’ll send John or Todd over.”...Jeez,I'll bet Piper could whup him.....
92 posted on 09/07/2008 12:09:44 PM PDT by razbinn (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,and to the republic for which it ...)
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To: Libloather
If Palin had done the challenge, it would be decried as RACISMTM.

Cheers!

93 posted on 09/07/2008 12:14:57 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Libloather

If you’re going to go head-to-head with Sarah, Obambi, basketball is your best bet. At least you have some experience at it. But I think she’d wipe the court with you.


94 posted on 09/07/2008 12:45:56 PM PDT by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason.)
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To: Rodney Dangerfield

Palin counter-offering with a debate? A VP Candidate against a Presidential Candidate?

I think it’s time.


95 posted on 09/07/2008 12:54:43 PM PDT by Edgewood Pilot (Thank you McCain Family. Thank you Palin Family. From American Families everywhere!!!)
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To: Libloather

Heeeelllooooo Barak...your not running against Sarah.

WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE NOTIFY OBI -ONE HE IS NOT GOING AGAINST SARAH!!!


96 posted on 09/07/2008 1:11:18 PM PDT by Texas4ever (SIT DOWN JUNIOR :))
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To: Libloather

When I saw that title, I thought this has got to be some kind of joke and then I realized it’s real AND it IS a joke.

My God, what is next, Biden challenging McCain to lifting weights above their heads?


97 posted on 09/07/2008 1:18:45 PM PDT by RetSignman (DEMSM: "If you tell a big enough lie, frequently enough, it becomes the truth")
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To: Skip Ripley
Not just a flip flopper, but a flopper to boot!

Calling Sarah-Cuda....basketball against a clown at 11:00.


Obama? Isn't he the super athlete that bowled a 37?
98 posted on 09/07/2008 1:59:34 PM PDT by Issaquahking (Expecting Obama's goons to knock on my door for this!)
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To: Libloather

Palin needs to counteroffer - bowling!


99 posted on 09/07/2008 2:02:25 PM PDT by TheBattman (A vote for the "lesser evil" is still a vote for evil!)
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To: Libloather

OK, I have to give Obama credit for this one. I think it took guts for him to make the challenge.

It’s a no-win situation for him. If he “wins”, he gets no real credit, because after all, she’s a girl. If he trounces her, it makes him look like a jerk. If he wins by just a little, it makes it look like he nearly got beat by a girl, and if she wins, that’s a total disaster for him.


100 posted on 09/07/2008 3:23:26 PM PDT by generally (Ask me about FReepers Folding@Home)
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