Obama offers Palin a game of hoops

Yahoo ^ | 9/07/08

[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."

[Carry_Okie]

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

Meanwhile, Hillary's campaigning in Florida.

[Verginius Rufus]

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

[lesser_satan]

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!

[P.O.E.]

Barack's feet reveal him to be a lightweight.

[Rummyfan]

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?

[grey_whiskers]

Two questions: You are challenging a GIRL to a sporting contest to prove you are the better man?

You're running for PRESIDENT?

[ari-freedom]

she runs in below 20 F temperatures

[grey_whiskers]

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?

Cheers!

[Gator_that_eats_Dems]

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

[Mr Rogers]

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!

[Libloather]

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.

[razbinn]

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.....

[grey_whiskers]

If Palin had done the challenge, it would be decried as RACISM^TM.

Cheers!

[TigersEye]

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.

[Edgewood Pilot]

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

I think it’s time.

[Texas4ever]

Heeeelllooooo Barak...your not running against Sarah.

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

[RetSignman]

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?

[Issaquahking]

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?

[TheBattman]

Palin needs to counteroffer - bowling!

[generally]

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.