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Craig, CT — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:08:14 GMT

Are you kidding me-Why bother posting something so irrelevant. Maybe you guys could examine Obama's economic plan or something that actaully matters for once!!

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Olov, Sweden — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:08:46 GMT

pandering to the Edwards vote again?

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Asking for decent articles on FR, USA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:08:51 GMT

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PA Voter — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:09:13 GMT

If Obama likes Basketball so much, perhaps he should try out for a professional basketball team and quit his day job, as really this day job of his seems not to suit him very well these past few days.

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Obama Hoops Fan, USA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:12:51 GMT

He should have chosen Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia too.

OBTW, I hope your speech today on Iraq and the economy goes as well as your speeches on Tuesday & Wednesday.

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CitizenJ — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:14:08 GMT

Lots of angry people here today. Let's take a poll and see how many of them are Clinton supporters.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:15:10 GMT

Now watch Hillary and her supporters come out and say because Obama is particpating in a $10 basketball pool with reporters he has a gambling problem, lol. Then they will release a tape showing Obama handing a $10 bill to one of the reporters and claim he is buying votes as well.

You guys slay me. Why do you even bother? This race is over. Tell Hillary to take a seat.

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B, Austin, TX — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:17:17 GMT

Can't you guys posting comments have any fun? Geese. We have enough drama in this election it's kind of nice to show the human side of people taking an interest in what many people in the country are taking an interest in these days...even if it seems frivalous. Lighten up and Hook 'em Horns!

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HP Boston — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:19:17 GMT

Obama said: "I'm taking this very seriously. It's a science."
----------------------------------Cute, everyone one is taking a hard look at all you say and do now OBAMA. Basketball? SO!

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Amy Andersen, Eden Prairie, MN — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:20:31 GMT

At this time of the year, no one should tell a basketball fan that it's "irrelevant." And you don't have to be pandering to pick North Carolina. But as a Midwesterner originally from the Badger State, I do wish he had gone with Wisconsin. Probably just sour grapes from an Illinois fan. LoL

Go Wisconsin/Go Obama

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Amy Andersen, Eden Prairie, MN — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:20:37 GMT

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Mark Murray — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:20:46 GMT

B, Austin -- Hook'em back at ya.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:20 GMT

I don't think Pitt is a pandering choice. The Panthers have Fields back healthy and are playing, in my opinion, the best defense of anyone in the country. If they can overcome their freethrow demons, they have a real shot at the Final Four.

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AJ, IL — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:26 GMT

It is interesting that America is getting to know more about the life of Obama than will do of Hillary and McCain, even though Hillary and McCain have been around longer. For instance for the McCain-lovers and Hillary-supporters, what is the name of the church that either of these candidates attends? What is the favorite hobby or activity of Hillary or McCain?

I'm sure no one knows

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susan f — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:44 GMT

Go Maryland! (NIT that is)

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susan f — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:59 GMT

Go Maryland! (NIT that is)

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Jack B, Charlotte, NC — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:26:40 GMT

I think it is a damn shame that the only things that Obama supporters care about is Hillary Clinton's tax returns and her phone logs and her ear marks.

Obmaa supporters are disgraceful.

Right this very minute some man or wowan who wears this country's uniform and is defending your freedom to bash Senator Clinton on this site, is dying in Iraq and other places on this Earth.

I'm so glad to see that so many of the people who waste all of their time because they have nothing better to do, making nasty ass comments about Senator Clinton, don't give a rats ass about all of the THOUSANDS of men and women who have DIED and the TEN'S OF THOUSANDS who have had the hands BLOWN OFF rendering them incapable of running thier mouths on this site like the Obama supporters.

Then again, given how PROUD Obama and his wife Michelle are of this country, it doesn't surprise me that Obama supporters are to self absorbed to think about anything other than how wonderful Obama is, how horrible Clinton is, and THEMSELVES.

I'm sure it makes all the families of all the service men and women who have died and have been injured, feel so much better.

Obama supporters are TRASH!

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HP Boston — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:26:45 GMT

So now we get to here the rants of Patty in SD, HP, J.Merle et al about his picks for the tournament? I have complained before about these idiotic posts of your FR. I did a double take to see if this was posted by Domenico. Thanks a lot FR.
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Yes you get to HEAR! If you do not like the blog go away, we were just fine with out your crying and wailing. This is not posting for sissy guys buck up!
The point is to have DIFFERENT perspectives not agree with YOU! You are the idiot, SO how much fun will you have with just the BO posters patting them selves on the back. How much hope and change and words from the man do you need to float your boat? HP

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Josh, Chapel Hill, NC — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:28:10 GMT

This is no political pandering. I have 3 of those 4 teams in my final four, with UNC winning it all. I don't think Pitt can beat Memphis, though. In fact, if you know much at all about college basketball, you should have at least two of those teams in your final four, UNC and UCLA. I wish we could just not assume everything was a political ploy.

Go Heels!

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Josh, Chapel Hill, NC — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:28:20 GMT

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Stanley — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:34:35 GMT

Most of you people need to lighten up a little. Half the country's filling out brackets this week.

That said, I'm going with a major underdog -- Drake!

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mike ca — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:36:13 GMT

picking unc isnt to bad of an idea you have to include one underdog in your list your a fool if you dont

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Feed Up! in Va. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:39:16 GMT

Gees we can tell who's uptight on this column,good to know the guy has a life,some of the people posting comments sure as hell do! GO HEELS AND OBAMA!!
THANKS FIRST READ!!!

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:41:28 GMT

Josh - I don't think Memphis has been tested, and when they did have a marquee game, they came up short. I think Pitt can wear them down. However, I think Texas will beat Pitt.

Also, I have Kansas beating the Tarheels, and winning the championship over UCLA.

I'll bet the Clinton campaign doesn't even have a pool. Given what we've seen with their strategic blunders and lacking math skills, they probably couldn't figure out the varying points for different rounds of play.

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MR — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:41:36 GMT

Its working...his speech is working!!! Thanks God! Maybe there is hope for this country!! See for yourself.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/us/politics/20race.html?ref=politics

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Rob, Indianapolis — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:43:13 GMT

Stanley: I'm still sore at Drake beating my Bulldogs... but I do have them getting to the Sweet 16...

I've got UNC over Memphis with Xavier and G'town as my other half of the Final Four.

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:46:16 GMT

My picks:
Final 4:
NC over Kansas
Duke over Texas

Championship:
NC over Duke

Complete guesses. I haven't watched college hoops in a few years. Not since the morons at UC drove off Huggins, and Rick Patino left UK. Just lost interest.

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OU Bobcat alum — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:51:17 GMT

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D.Vitale — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:57:14 GMT

Obama's brackets show McCain and Hillary in the finals.

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MK,MO — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:58:14 GMT

john mccain said his pick in ncaa tournament would be victorious even if they have to occupy the tournament for 100 years, and yes he did say the nuclear option is still on the table if he deems it necessary to defeat the other radical players involved.

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LB, Virginia — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:02:30 GMT

Even though I wouldn't know a tarheel from a bulldog (statewise anyway) it is nice to have a bit of relief from the constant infighting among the dems, and realize that there are other things out there than this race. so for that, i'm going to watch my dvr'd episode of last night's America's Next Top Model that I skipped to watch MSNBC (Keith twice!)!! SO, thanks FR for a little reminder that we all need to take a breather here!!

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jane-pa — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:07:02 GMT

what I think is pathetic is how you Obama people cannt drag yourself out of the pAST. Your big thing to hang on Hillary is that she kept her commitment to her husband and there marriage. You think dredging up all this past makeing smut remarks day by day about her where abouts during the scandal is great news??Obama needs this?She fired people for talking about Obamas drug problem. You are pathetic and I hope she doesnt give any more papers.How long was Obama on drugs? Has there been any visators at his place as his wife wont belittle herself to live with him in DC? She sure wanted there votes though right?I am so pissed.You people have a lot of nerve and no respect for the office of Pres. but think some anti american should be there. your all nuts . You think Clinton is only washington person in this mess? There were people found to have another wife. Extra children and we know Obama isnt the saint he was trying to make people think he was. Let the skelton's roll.

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HP Boston — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:08:12 GMT

Memphis doesn't have the free throw shooting to advance, that will bring them down. I like UCLA vs UNC as well, I just have UCLA winning it.

Watch out for the MAC school Kent St, they are my sleeper to beat Kansas.

HP, Boston, start drinking decaf.

Don't worry all you Clinton supporters, after she bows out, the NIT will come calling.
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De cafe, whats the point! Caffeine is coffees only saving grace. ASKING FOR DECENT ARTICLES needs decaf!
But you guys got ya bouncing balls, you guys and your balls! Play, play , play!

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twocanpete — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:09:27 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com/
Is that legal? Now let's legalize online sport betting and pay off the national debt in about a year.

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lori Chicago — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:09:50 GMT

chuck, you finally got to put your sports analogy in. I am not a basketball fan but it is sure refreshing to see everyone kind of getting along. More posts about the human side of things.
thanks.

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j. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:12:58 GMT

Obama said: "I'm taking this very seriously. It's a science."
----------------------------------Cute, everyone one is taking a hard look at all you say and do now OBAMA. Basketball? SO!
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PROOF THAT CLINTONITES WILL GET OFFENDED OR FIND ABSURD ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING THAT OBAMA OR ANYONE ELSE DOES, EVEN WHEN HE IS RELAXING. ...OR IS HE NOT ALLOWED TO DO THAT EITHER. MAYBE YOU ALL CAN FIND OUT WHAT HIS SISTER SAID FIVE YEARS AGO AND ASK HIM TO DIS-OWN HER OR SOMEHOW PROOF HE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRESIDENCY.

Speaking of relaxing, Clinton looks horribly tired lately. Has she not recovered from St. Patty's day yet?

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Steve — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:14:01 GMT

I have been at Obama’s rallies and was impressed by his great speeches and how he affected his audience by his speeches. What I do not understand is why Obama not denouncing his pastor/spiritual leader/mentor is not disturbing more Americans of all races. What would Americans do if a teacher in our schools made these same comments? EVERYONE would want that teacher to resign. Why should Obama’s pastor be treated differently than a teacher? Obama not only as a State Senator and US Senator continually witnessed these disturbing sermons to men, women, and CHILDREN of this church; he also contributed over a hundred thousand dollars to this church. Would he let a teacher in our schools that made remarks as this to continue these actions of hatred remarks to the children of America and do nothing as he allowed his pastor. Obama wants to be the president of the United States and AMERICANS actually think this action of doing nothing when remarks as this are made is acceptable. I understand that Obama can give a great uplifting speech but is actions are disturbing. I would think the people of Illinois should ask for Obama’s resignation from being their US Senator. There is absolutely no way that I could now vote for Obama. Think of the children in this church that listened to these sermons and the affect these words had on them and Obama and Michelle sat their and did nothing! We need a leader that will stand up and protect the children and people of this country. Not one that supports these actions by being in attendance and contributing money to this pastor! Who is the real Obama? More importantly why do so many Americans believe that Obama’s lack of actions in making a positive difference for the children of his church is acceptable? America needs more than glorified speeches. Speeches are only words. Actions are reality! The people of Illinois should rally together and ask for the resignation of their US Senator Barack Obama. If not, the Americans will view Illinois as a state that believes these actions are acceptable.

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Tony, Lexington, KY — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:15:50 GMT

Since McCain is posting his bracket on his website, we need someone to compare the two to see who wins. I nominate FR.

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aMom from Kansas — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:16:10 GMT

Very refrehing to read something that reminds us that you all are human beings underneath all this (politicians and mediamakers alike). But UNC will not win. Sorry Barack.

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Dawn, somewhere in Kansas — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:18:55 GMT

Paul Miller, thank you for not ignoring Kansas. I too have picked Kansas, but over Memphis. I follow the Big 12 teams much more than I follow the rest of the country so a lot of my brackets are based on team records and sometimes just a gut feeling. However I do feel that Kansas will win this year.

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ST, Dayton, OH — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:20:42 GMT

Thank you, Mark Murray. It's nice to read a story about a candidate who lives on the same planet as rest of us!!

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CN — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:21:00 GMT

I AM OUTRAGED AT YOUR SO OBVIOUSLY BIASED, RACIST COVERAGE!!!!

WATCHING THAT CONTESSA PROGRAM THIS MORNING, YOU HAD A SPLIT SCREEN OF CLINTON’S LITTLE BREAKFAST MEETING AND A SILENT SPLIT OF ROCKERFELLER PRESENTING OBAMA.
CONTESSA SAID SHE WOULD BE GOING TO OBAMA AS SOON AS HE CAME OUT!!
HE CAME OUT AND BEGAN SPEAKING AND SHE CONTINUED TO TALK, CUTS TO RON ALLEN, THE REPORTER FOR CLINTON, THEN AS HE WINDS UP SHE ASKS HIM ABOUT THE WEATHER, CLEARLY CONFUSING HIM AS TO WHAT THAT HAD TO DO WITH ANYTHING;
THEN SHE GOES INTO THIS OLD FOOTAGE ABOUT CONTAMINATED FLOOD WATERS, ACTS AMAZED AND ASTONISHED, GOES ON AND ON; TALKS TO SOME OTHER GUY ABOUT CLINTON AND ASKS HIM ABOUT HIS BASKETBALL RATINGS, WHILE OBAMA CONTINUES TO SPEAK! SHE COULD BARELY EVEN PULL IT OFF!!!

THIS WAS SUCH A DELIBERATE BIAS OF NOT COVERING OBAMA!! YOU DID NOT COVER HIM YESTERDAY, THEN AGAIN TODAY, YOU PULL THIS STUPIDLY, OBVIOUS UNFAIR, UNBALANCED, PREJUDICIAL STUNT, LOSING ANY CREDIBILITY, WHICH USED TO BE IMPORTANT TO REPUTABLE NETWORKS!!!

WHEN YOU DO COVER HIM YOU STATE WHAT HE SAID, INSTEAD OF PLAYING THE LIVE COVERAGE, BUT WITH CLINTON YOU PLAY THE LIVE COVERAGE OF HER SPEAKING, HERSELF.

THE CONTRAST OF THE CONSTANT, CONTINUOUS WRIGHT COVERAGE WITHOUT ANY BALANCE, IS NOW FOLLOWED BY THE BIASED, RACIST, YES RACIST, DELIBERATE LACK OF COVERAGE!!

I’M THROUGH WITH NBC AND ANYTHING AND EVERYBODY THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THAT NETWORK!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!

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Dawn, somewhere in Kansas — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:28:51 GMT

I have to agree with some of the other posters here today that it's nice to take a break from all the political business for a little bit and concentrate on other things, such as the basketball tournament and the brackets, the fact that today is the first day of spring and that this is Holy Week and Easter is Sunday. For a few days, politics is going to take a back burner to other things for me.

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Obam Fans against HP, J. Merle & Patty — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:29:57 GMT

Hey HP, J. Merle and Patty in SD...tell Hill to stop answering Bill's calls at 3 AM. Like J says above, she looks tired. Probably staying up late to find more You Tube vidoes on Obama, and them claim she has no knowledge of how that got leaked. Or maybe she is in the WH Map Room with donors again.

I wonder if she loaned $5M to her staff so they could play the tournament pool?

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to late Obama — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:34:20 GMT

if Obama was waiting for Wisconsin to vote he would have picked it than. Hello. Everything Obama does and says is politically staged and has been since school. Right Barry? Well Obama and McCane again have something in common.McCain picked same team.But Obama likes him more than Hillary he says.

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Mel — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:35:12 GMT

Obama also gave an important speech linking the war and the economy today. Where is THAT coverage??

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Larry, Union, KY — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:35:33 GMT

I picked North Carolina too. Barack...I knew you had more talents than just being the best candidate out there. You da man!

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keep relaxing Obama — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:37:17 GMT

I am glad Obama is relaXing while Hillary works. I am also glad his wife said he could .hahaha. He must have been a good boy or she feels sorry for him.Maybe his prise for destroying chance for nov win by knocking 2 sataes importance out th ewindow for his own good.

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Brother Odd — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:40:27 GMT

My upset pick is Mt.Saint Mary's over UNC.

Just kidding, I like Tennessee.

HP, love your post. Have an expresso!

Hillary will win!

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Brother Odd — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:41:02 GMT

My upset pick is Mt.Saint Mary's over UNC.

Just kidding, I like Tennessee.

HP, love your post. Have an expresso!

Hillary will win!

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PhilVietVet, Pearblossom, CA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:52:03 GMT

HP from Boston; HA! I finally know your true identity. You ended your rant with "SO". Ok Dick you've been outted.

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Steven, Highlands Ranch, CO — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:52:55 GMT

USC VS UCLA in a rubber match with USC winning it all in a stunning triple over time thriller. *chuckle*

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Alise, PA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:58:38 GMT

Oh wow! MSNBC's sexism is unsurprising.
Why don't you do a POLITICAL survey on Obama's and other mens choice of MEN'S underwear?

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Frank, SC — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:00:42 GMT

The guys at First Read love them some Obama!
Check the pics at the top of page - there are only men "reporters" at First Read - no women.

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JM08 - Iowa — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:00:51 GMT

Some things are just obvious, and I've posted this before... Why don't we use a good game of basketball between the candidates...and the last one standing after the game wins. LOL Who do you think has the stamina? Who will get all the rebounds? Who will be gentle with the older and female players? Barack has it all - stamina, ability, height and supporters too.

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Ann — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:01:40 GMT

GO MEMPHIS Tigers.. I am telling you all the way.. Yes we came up short against TN. But I know we can win..

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Bob Lucas, Pittsburgh, PA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:02:29 GMT

Wonder if McCain would know they no longer use peach baskets as the hoops?

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Howard Trout Creek, NY — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:04:51 GMT

great idea Chuck! it's such a long way to go till PA that it's good to see one light hearted day as people from both sides of the aisle and all three campaigns GET ALONG....by the way i have them Heels losing out to Butler and Butler losing to UCLA in the final....the other 2 sopts of the final 4 are Georgetown and Pitt 2 big east teams......we can get back to ripping each other's throats out tomorrow,..thanx again Chuck

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C.K. Steele Fort Lauderdale, FL — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:07:21 GMT

I have USC, UCLA, Memphis, and UNC in my Final Four with UCLA beating UNC in the championship. Maybe I reached a little with the USC appearance but hey it's March MADNESS!

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Nolawi — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:15:47 GMT

I know why he picked UNC to win, because he is looking for the N carolina vote.

I am just kidding. I picked UNC too!

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Vincent Henderson, Mississippi — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:16:22 GMT

You guys are funny! Most of you are going crazy because he picked a basketball bracket sheet last after the Republican candidate just submitted his bracket days ago. Oh yeah did you happen to catch the colbert report last night. Looks like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robinson did about the same thing right after 911 stating that the country was being punished by god for its gays and lesbians and abortions and that is why we were attacked. The republican nominee disowned the statements just to change his view towards the right wing conservative preacher recently in order to gain more conservative votes. Ironic isn't it!

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M, Seth — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:16:49 GMT

Looks like it will be a landslide victory for John McCain. With Obama discredited - Democrats will nominate Hillary - Blacks will abstain from voting - White men will migrate to McCain.

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M, Seth, NY — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:21:33 GMT

Looks like it will be a landslide victory for John McCain. With Obama discredited - Democrats will nominate Hillary - Blacks will abstain from voting - White men will migrate to McCain.

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Anthony, San Diego, Ca — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:34:34 GMT

I am confused why the sudden turn against Sen. Obama? He is not the one that said anything. Oh this is guilt by association, now I see. has anyone actually taken the time to really think about the who Rev Wright matter. Now if Sen. Obama has been around Rev Wright over 20yrs and has been elected all the way to the Senate how come none of this came out during those times or addressed? Why now out of the clear blue sky that all of sudden this is an issue? Something just doesn't fit here because I smell a rat in this matter. I just hope the media sniffs this one out.

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Mike, Dallas — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:35:18 GMT

Obama is COOL!

Now it is time for Bill and Hillary to say he has a gambling problem, or suggest he is not ready to be Pres because he is focused on basketball too much.

Go Obama!!!

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Ready and Willing to Form a More Perfect Union, Chicago, Illinois — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:40:00 GMT

Some of you are way to intense. This post was meant to lighten all our our political moods.

Jeez! There are other things going on in the U.S. besides the Democratic Primaries.

Basketball and baseball are American Pasttimes. Relax a bit.

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MWM Viet Vet, Tampa, FL — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:43:43 GMT

Finally, a real human being for a president, rather that a political bobble head robot (HRC) or an older gentleman past his time or our current talk from the side of his mouth prez.

I have The Big "O" winning my bracket, gang!

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Trev — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:50:38 GMT

When I get home tonight, I am going to teach my daughter what the word "pandering" means by showing her Barack Obama's NCAA brackett. Pittsburg in the final 4. Suuuuuuuuuuuuuure.

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Trev — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:50:49 GMT

When I get home tonight, I am going to teach my daughter what the word "pandering" means by showing her Barack Obama's NCAA brackett. Pittsburg in the final 4. Suuuuuuuuuuuuuure.

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Reggie C, Columbus, OH — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:52:08 GMT

Wow! Give the guy some slack. All work and no play makes Obama a "no fun" presidential candidate. I wouldn't like a prez that's political 100% of the time. He has family, he has friends, he has hobbies, he enjoys sports. If he wants to fill out a bracket, let him do it! He's not doing anything wrong, he's just having fun. Some of the comments on here are lame and I already see that you have no sense of humor or fun in you whatsoever. In the long run, no one will want a robot if you can have a REAL person instead.

Let him loose!

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Mary, Manhattan, New York — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:52:20 GMT

Cool. Obama In 08!

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Julie Carrigan — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:15:46 GMT

Actually this is important...since sports is a multi-billion dollar industry....Showing an interest in sports and being a 'regular guy'...Hey does this just not contribute to more political spin....In politics...IMAGE IS EVERTYHING!!!

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Blake, Denver, CO — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:16:28 GMT

I think all of us political junkies could use a break.

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Nice meeting the light side of you ... — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:19:19 GMT

This is why we love sports ... it makes "friendly" enemies of us all!! Hope all your teams come in first! ;-)

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Kirt Kansas City Mo — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:21:57 GMT

Who cares! The speech of someones minister I know too many that have said dumb and unpatriotic things I still respect them. Now march madness, well this is madness. Hey economics is my concern, health care, this war, social sucurity, education not the dog and pony show of late. Please I don't care where was Hillary was when Bill was running around the white house don't know and don't care. If I wanted to see this I would turn on the Soap channel.

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cn — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:24:19 GMT

In 1-2 weeks the media has done a great job in destroying any progress made in closing the great racial divide with their exhaustive day-in-day-out, 24-7 coverage of Rev. Wright's comments.
Blacks who may have been shocked by his comments, or who could have simply overlooked and ignored them are now being made so angry by the media's character assassination of Obama, his wife, Michelle and yes, even Rev. Wright, that the very anger you heard from Rev. Wright is now being aroused in the younger black generation who previously did not have the anger carried over from the civil rights days.
Angry whites because of Rev. Wright's comments? Well, now you have many more angry blacks than you ever had in the one man of Rev. Wright.

Black people hear the hate-filled comments of the evangelical conservatives and their Rush Limbaugh's and Bill Orielly's everyday. (O’Reillys comment about getting a lynching party together for Michelle Obama, only days after the now President gave a speech talking about the destructive use of the word.) Where was the day-in day-out outrage coverage on that? It was just as offensive in the black community! That kind of tolerated hate language from whites is partially where Rev. Wright’s anger is derived!

The audacity of white people to be so angered and charged by a few snippets of one black preacher with a long history of doing much greater good!!

Dare to be fair and show the totality of the man's life, before it's too late for the damage to be undone!!

Can Barack put it behind him is not the question…can the media put it behind them?
I think not!!

Great job MSNBC, you've done a great service to the people of this country!

Gotta go pick up my Rev.Wright book order!! Thanks for the referral!!

Barack was wrong! This country will not change!

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Andrew, San Diego — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:30:58 GMT

There is no sexism or favoritism or pandering. This is a fun article relating to a candidate and March Madness. Take it for what it is, and quit being so angry all the time.

A little suggestion for your brackets...USC will make another run

Go Trojans

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minneapolis — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:33:47 GMT

this is a lighter note. refreshing to see the media concentrating on things other than race:)

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Steve, Albuquerque, NM — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:44:47 GMT

Next Clinton Memo: OBAMA IMPLICATED IN ILLEGAL GAMBLING RACKET

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dut canada — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:41:30 GMT

obame is to prfect to us presedent .he is more understanding then other polition in you .and way smart then bush and hillry .and mccen.

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Darren, Obamaland — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:53:04 GMT

Don't forget the Cardinals of Lousville!
Rick Pitino is going to bring it home!!

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Cheryl, NJ — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:00:45 GMT

Vincent Henderson wrote:

You guys are funny! Most of you are going crazy because he picked a basketball bracket sheet last after the Republican candidate just submitted his bracket days ago. Oh yeah did you happen to catch the colbert report last night. Looks like Jerry Falwell and Pat Robinson did about the same thing right after 911 stating that the country was being punished by god for its gays and lesbians and abortions and that is why we were attacked. The republican nominee disowned the statements just to change his view towards the right wing conservative preacher recently in order to gain more conservative votes. Ironic isn't it!

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Another irony is Colbert showed the video of McCain denouncing and then undenouncing the ministers as well as the ministers in their own words. Bet you won't see that in an endless loop on the MSM.

Come one MSM do your job.

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sal, gloucester, nj — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:02:56 GMT

So he IS bringing us together.....sports is the ultimate "melting pot". Wonder if HRC picked Temple?

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Danielle Smith, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:03:47 GMT

Some people just dont like to see a peson doing well. Obama has a life as well. I'm tried of everyone coming down on him. He one of the most intelligent men ever to walk the face of the earth. Get a life! Go read a book! He has no control over the action or words of others. He is a loyal man. GOSH

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Bill C, NYC — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:05:24 GMT

Final 4:
McCain (-300) over Huckabee
Clinton (+120) over Obama

Championship:
Clinton (-115) over McCain

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IRENE, BALTIMORE, MD — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:09:42 GMT

WHY DOESN'T ANYONE THINK OR WRITE THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE FACT THAT THE STORIES ABOUT THE MINISTER CAME FROM THE CLINTON CAMP? REMEMBER, THEY ARE GOING TO WIN BY ANY MEANS POSSIBLE!

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voter, sonoma, CA. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:13:21 GMT

What is everyone's problem?
We have a government that lied and sent over 4000 american soldiers to die. You have senators that have sent american soldiers to die for a lie, and you are not outraged, but you have a person say God damm America--saying it not doing it-- and you are so outraged?
Where is your head and your values? You say you want the truth but you want to hear hipocrisis. You want lies.

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deb taylor — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:13:50 GMT

craig from ct.
every now and then you need time away from your job. the country watches march madness. its the their superbowl. relax!!!

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PATRICIA WARD — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:27:17 GMT

TO ALL,
OFF TOPIC:
AFTER LISTENING AND WATCHING THE MANY PROGRAMS ABOUT REV. WRIGHT. YES WHAT HE SAID WAS WRONG. BUT I THOUGHT WE ARE A COUNTRY WHO FORGIVES. GOD SENT HIS ONLY SON TO THE WORLD FOR OUR SINS. WHO ARE WE NOT TO FORGIVE REV. WRIGHT. AND WHY ARE WE TRYING TO HOLD OBAMA RESPONSIBLE. AS I THINK ABOUT THIS MESS I SAY TO MY SELF WE ALL FALL SHORT BEFORE THE GLORY OF GOD. WHO ARE WE TO CRITIZE OR JUDGE WHEN WE OUR SELVES PROBLABY HAVE SAID THINGS WE ARE NOT PROUD OF. WHEN ANN COULTER TALK BADLY ABOUT THE WIDOWS OF 911 DID THE MEDIA SAY ANYTHING HARSHLY ABOUT HER. HOW LONG JOE SCORBOURGH DID IT TAKE HER TO INSULT THOSE WOMAN. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WORSE A MAN LIGHT REV. WRIGHT OR A MAN LIKE BUSH WHO INVADED A COUNTRY AND AS A RESULT OF THAT MANY 18-25 YEAR OLD KIDS DIED AND MANY MORE WERE WOUNDED. AND HE LIED TO COVER EVERYTHING UP. SO LETS PUT THIS IN PERSPECTIVE. YOU GUYS MAKE ME SICK WITH ALL OF THIS NONSENSE. KNOW WONDER THE TERRIOST WANTS TO KILL US LOOK HOW WE ACT AND TREAT ONE ANOTHER.

PATRICIA

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Brooke, San Diego CA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:31:02 GMT

Nice attempt at humor, guess it's much easier to report fluff pieces like this than to tackle the real issues like respectable journalists are supposed to do.