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Lisa, proud supporter of Barack in New Britain, CT — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:36:41 GMT

Wish I was that teen!

(and embarrassed to say that I don't know what playing PIG is in basketball terms, not elitist though, just raised more on softball and soccer!)

Obama for our best future.

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Fri, 02 May 2008 19:37:31 GMT

sounds like a few more hoosier votes

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Dave, CA — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:40:12 GMT

This seems a lot more real to me than pretending to be poor and pumping gas (truly insulting). Maybe the coffee machine senses her disengenuousness.

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Jules — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:40:52 GMT

Do 'elistists' play basketball?

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Mark (my metaphor) Thieme — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:41:09 GMT

Obama drama (to be continued...)

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TCharisse — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:42:22 GMT

This is the kind of President you need. Someone who is not afraid to be the trenches with the American people and yet still finds solace in the most important part of life -- living it. This was no pre-arranged political ploy like the Clinton "let's go out for gas" run or let's "throw a few back". This is someone who has a love of a game (basketball) and does not mind sharing that love with just the regular folks even when things are not great. That's far from elitist to me. He still sees a future out there we can strive to. The glass IS half-full, people, and although we are struggling, there is hope for a brighter and better day ahead.

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Kate Milwaukee — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:43:19 GMT

Lisa, I think PIG is an abbreviated version of HORSE (where one player calls the shot, and if he/she makes it, the other player has to make it also, or the 1st player gets an H, or in this case, a P. )First player to get all the letters wins.

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Juanita, TX — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:43:21 GMT

CBS news is reporting that Obama is running an ad showing real solutions for oil.

"Take on price-gouging by oil companies. Tax their windfall profits. Invest in alternative energy. Give working families a permanent, thousand-dollar tax cut to help with rising costs."

Obama, I'll give a family $1000 every year.
Hillary, I'll give you 18 cents a gallon of gas for 14 weeks.

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thanks Athena — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:44:06 GMT

Athena,

Terrific article. I'm glad Obama is out there, doing his thing, and the people are getting to know him.

Reading this,I felt as though I was there. This was a welcome break from tougher by-lines of late.

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:11 GMT

Good man that Obama.

Ok MSNBC were the info I requested regarding the
Paul vs Clinton Fraud case?

Where, oh where is MSNBC info on
Paul vs Clinton trial news ?

Where, oh where is MSNBC info on
Paul vs Clinton trial news ?

She`s a FRAUD and you guys know it.

Bunch of pansies.....

Go Obama ' 08

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Anthony, Houston, TX — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:27 GMT

You Gotta Love It! The proof is in the P-I-G.

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:36 GMT

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Brian M. De. — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:45:44 GMT

Wow a positive story on Obama The weekened before an election. How did this happen? Oh Ok a good reporter this time. At least Mark Murrays reports are to both sides of the coin.

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donna — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:47:09 GMT

Multi tasking Barack. Kicking multi butt, and taking muti names.

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:48:36 GMT

Ok MSNBC were the info I requested regarding the
Paul vs Clinton Fraud case?

Where, oh where is MSNBC info on
Paul vs Clinton trial news ?

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Gary- INDY — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:48:41 GMT

From Huffington Post:

United States Senators are the only ones who have worked with both Obama and Hillary in the same capacity and in the same setting. One might have expected the Clintons' long history that antedated Hillary's Senate career with many of these members to have won their support. Moreover, they have worked with her longer in the Senate because her tenure is longer, as the Clintons continually point out. They know her better.

These are the people who can best judge the claims to judgment, competence experience, likely success and unifying capacity. Making any choice in this situation is difficult because all know that they are going to have to work together in the future with one of them as a colleague and the other as president.

By 18-13 United States Senators have endorsed Barack Obama.

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Birda — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:48:46 GMT

Is P-I-G the same as H-O-R-S-E? lol. I've played horse before but never pig.

Good one for Obama, and too funny! I can hardly wait to vote for Obama in OR.

Obama '08

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Sam, Muncie, Ind. — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:50:07 GMT

Has Jones never played HORSE? Or ever been around a basketball court?

Guys kid each other about calling banks all the time.

I wasn't even there and I know she's misrepresenting what happened.

And if she's so disinterested or against Obama that she'll complain how long the seven minutes felt, maybe MSNBC.com should relieve her of the trouble and hire someone who wants to do the job … like me. :)

http://gibbsv.blogspot.com/

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OBwan, In — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:50:50 GMT

In Indiana (and I am sure NC) there is a hoop in every yard (at least where there are youngsters). Gosh! I remember playing HORSE and PIG growing up.

T - probably a few more NC votes too.

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Ron Indiana — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:50:50 GMT

PIG is a short version of HORSE. If your opponent makes a basket and you miss, you get a letter, like P. First person to spell pig loses. In Hoosier country that will get more votes than that one farmer.

It is too bad MSNBC and Chris Mathews had to trumpet the noise of Rev Wrong and not get to American values of honesty, truthfullness and the importance of handling in a respectful manner two rough weeks. The Indina superdelegate who switched to Obama noticed the dignified way Obama handled adversity. Obama will make a great president.

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clairton, pa. — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:51:03 GMT

Barack can shoot hoops, and kick McBillary behind, at the same time.

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Terry - Texas — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:51:45 GMT

Lisa - PIG is a game where if your opponent makes a shot, and you miss the same shot, you get a letter, such as "P." If your opponent misses their shot, you get to shoot any shot you want, and if you make it, your opponent must also make it or they also get a letter.

The first to miss three required shots (P-I-G) is defeated. Another popular version of the game is HORSE.

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jane-pa — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:52:06 GMT

maybe next farm he could go snipe hunting. Give him the bag not the gun ok? What a duce he is. The only thing worse than an elitist is an offending one trying not to be. He should play pig chaseing bet he could do good.Good old bommy never pass a chance to make fun of Hillary kind of the ol boys club thing I guess.(He is good enough)>Maybe monday he can help with the sloppin-sue-eeeeeeeeeeeet

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Middle class NC voter — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:52:15 GMT

Obama seems to enjoy playing MANY games with the typicle white, bitter, bible clinging, gun totting, ignorant middle class voters!

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Gay Pagay — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:52:32 GMT

The two leading candidates for governor of NC endorsing B Obama- Way to go. Current Governor Easley is in trouble anyway for destroying emails (Sound like Bush).

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Jason, Rochester Hills, MI — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:54:19 GMT

If he intended to play P-I-G and drag Sen. Clinton into it...they needed to play H-O-G! After all she has testicles right?

Or would that be Rodham-Clinton-Hog. Want to insure her identity and all is observed.

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Victoria, floirda — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:55:11 GMT

Let's see Hillary do that.

I can't wait until Indiana puts this race to bed.

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Matthew, PA — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:56:26 GMT

I'm sick of Obama playing basketball. It's such a ploy. Reminds me of those staged football games the Kennedy's always had. Nothing more than a lame photo op.

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Mox — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:58:33 GMT

He cannt get it.People farmers,small towners,middle road folks cannt be bought,and can see through phoneys.He just keeps comeing back for more than wonders what the heck happened. Why arent they fallin in line or drinking the kool aid. Obama like in Ca. to his rich friends has to be someone elses fault couldnt be his.He spends 3 or 4 to one but cannt bring it home.This is what we want to go against the Repubs?The fact that he was at a billionair friends house in a closed meeting (no one must know) warns me to dig deeper .This isnt the one we need to get us back into th ewhite house. I think he just wanted to get his name known this time . Next time he can walk right through.good for us.

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Single Mother for Obama, Renton, Washington — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:58:42 GMT

Wow! That is the coolest thing. I'm a mother a young adult (19 years) and he would of loved to of shot a round of basketball with him; he became a fan in 2004. Obama you seem so down to earth and real! Finally, someone many can relate too!

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Hoosiers — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:59:14 GMT

Jimmy Chitwood for the Win!

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:59:22 GMT

Yeah, he shoots pretty good when Final Four players aren't defending. Oh well, we'll just have to settle with having a decent hoops player in the White House rather than a phenomenal hoops player.

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Kim M--AZ — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:00:11 GMT

I can remember playing many games of Pig as a youth.
The game is about besting your opponent at making
shots count. It can get real ugly, too, depending on
the player's and if they played "dirty" or not.

Sounds like the Dem campaign, so far.

Anyway, that kid got an experience he can remember for
a long time and replay it to all his friends.

Obama '08

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:00:15 GMT

Did these people relate to him? It certainly sounds like it. How elitist does that sound? Not much to me...

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Game Over — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:00:56 GMT

PREDICTION:
Obama will win Indiana 51-48% and will beat her in North Carolina 56-44%. By Thursday, next week, the Superdelegates rally around their nominee.

Game Over!!!

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Mark, Salem, CT — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:01:10 GMT

I'm glad Obama won. If he lost to the kid on purpose the MSM would say that he's pandering :-)

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Campdog — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:02:45 GMT

It's a good thing they weren't playing horse! They might still be there...but knowing Indiana...that would have been just fine too!

Barack's a nice guy! He just isn't ready to be the president.

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Truthteller — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:04:06 GMT

Sounds like Pig poop to me. Hey If you cant bowl,have a beer ,if that dont work play b ball. Keep trying Snob-ama, maybe some of this "common man " stuff will work unless of course you get frustrated and cling to your guns and religion. Uh oh forgot you already junked your pastor. Hmmmmmm I got an idea .How about a game whre we see how many people can fit under the bus with your typical white grammaw. hee heee.Bye bye Barry. Hillary Rising

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Mister Anderson (The Matrix) — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:05:17 GMT

LISA - Playing PIG is a shorter version of playing HORSE. The game is pretty simplelike a basketball version of Follow-the-Leader.

Basically whatever shot your opponent takes and makes (assuming he/she goes first), you have to take and make the exact same shot in the exact same way in the exact same place. So if you were playing Obama, and he stood at the three point line with his back facing the rim, and he threw the ball of his head and made it, then you'd have to go to that exact same spot, turn you back to the basket, and throw the ball over your head and make it. If you miss the shot, then you get a letter which would be P in this case. If Obama made another trick shot, and you duplicated but missed it, then you'd get a I. If he missed the shot, then you can take your own trick shot and if you made it, he'd have to take the same type of shot and try to make it. The goal is to take a easy enough shot that you can make with some luck, but hard enough so that your opponent will most likely miss and get a letter.

The first one to spell out PIG or HORSE is the loser.

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David Hernandez, El Paso, TX — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:05:21 GMT

it's like H-O-R-S-E. Each time you make a shot, the opposing playing has to make that same one. If he/she misses, you get a letter. First one to spell HORSE (or PIG) wins.

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Dave,Anytown, USA — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:05:33 GMT

Wow. 7 whole minutes? That is a whole news cycle for you guys. Could've spent that time playing Wright clips.

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colene, new york, new york — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:07:32 GMT

..."before sinking the winning shot"

exactly!

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Learn from History, Hartford, CT — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:11:03 GMT

To my fellow Democrats:

We are all perched at the egde of the cliff like a bunch of lemmings ready for the fall. Any idea who is leading this charge to defeat? That's right, the conservative wing of the Republican Party. They pulled it off masterfully in 2004 and they about to pull it off again under greater odds against in 2008. Why? Because we as democrats do not learn from our mistakes.

In 2004 Karl Rove made it clear that they were desperately hoping that Howard Dean won the nomination as he would be so easliy defeated by Bush. What did we democrats do? We ACTUALY LISTENED to him, panicked, and ended up with magoo Kerry for a candidate. We did exactly what Rove wanted in his clever reverse psychology plan. Dean was the war opposition candidate, Washington outsider, and person energizing youth voters. His claim, as head of the Deaniacs, was that in order to win the White House we couldn't run on the same old tired electoral map, that we had to change voting demographics and bring new voters into the party or we risked year 2000 results every year. That is what Rove was afraid of, and he got what he wanted in an older Washington insider opponent in Kerry, who could not bring in new voters to the party.

Let me re-state what Howard Dean was -- opposed to the war from the start, a Washington outsider, and someone energizing the youth vote. Minus the Dean-scream, does that sound like someone you know??

(Insert Barack Obama answer here)

The Republicans are loving this right now as Rush Limbaugh calls for Operation Chaos, Bill O'Reilly is actually nice to HRC, etc. When EVER in the past have they been nice to any Clinton? The Repubs HATE Hillary Clinton. They love that Barack is running a positive campaign and leaving all the scandals untouched right now so they can have at them if she were lucky enough to rest the nomination away from the person leading in pledged delagates, popular vote, and states won.

I care not who you think is actually the better Democratic candidate, I do care that we take back the White House, and HRC stands no chance in November as she will fully energize the conservative base which John McCain can't. Ironic isn't it that the conservatives are looking for HRC to do their work for them that McCain can't. Please do not let it happen, not again.

Learn from history.

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Todd, NC for Obama — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:11:06 GMT

See that is a real everyday competitive engagement by the next president and it is genuine.. Not riding to work with a guy(with the secret service in the truck) and doing a radio interview along the way.. and then not even being able to use a frickin coffee machine.. definitely shows he is in touch with the American people, having good american fun..

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Kim, Pasadena, CA — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:12:04 GMT

This spin that Senator Obama should close the deal is rather funny. Remember Senator Clinton was inevitable just 4 short months ago? How soon we forget!

Senator Obama always needs time for the voters to get to know him. His numbers always go up, while her always go down. Senator Clinton started with every imaginable advantage -- and even some UNimaginable advantages, from a historical perspective, she is the former First Lady and her husband, a former President is stumping actively for her. Nobody would have thunk this before 1992.

Senator Obama is a political phenomenom who has already changed the face of politics and who is still up against a very formidable candidate with a very formidable political machine. This machine (I might add) took over 20 years to build.

I find it funny that no-one is asking why the machine has not delivered. It is odd that no-one is wondering why the establishment got clobbered in 11 straight contests.

Oh well, it truly does not matter in the end, because I can tell that Senator Obama is the presumptive Democratic nominee. How? The Republican attack machine is already lobbing fast ones at him on an almost daily basis. This would not be happening unless that machine KNEW he was the presumptive nominee.

Senator Obama will be our 44th President and we, the People, will help him change Washington, green our environment, get out of Iraq with honor and carefully, get us real healthcare reform and fix our public educational system so that it is once more the envy and the model of the world.

This is what change means to me -- what does it mean to you? We are the change we have been waiting for!

Yes we can!

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:15:49 GMT

HRC = Utter Nonsense
HRC = Republican
HRC = V.P. for McCain
HRC = Untrust worthy
HRC = LIAR
HRC = Panderer for votes.

LOL

Go Obama ' 08

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Jennifer T., Chicago, IL — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:17:49 GMT

Once again... WHO CARES?!?! This isn't "American Idol." This isn't "Choose Your New Best Friend." This is an election for the highest office in the land. I don't give a darn if Barack Obama can play basketball, or if Hillary Clinton came under sniper fire, or if John McCain sought out an anti-Catholic preacher's endorsement. I care about one thing, and one thing only: Who can lead this country out of the darkness in which it currently finds itself?

If MSNBC and the other news networks would pay more attention to actual issues rather than this kind of garbage, maybe Americans would care more. As it is, we're still going to have the lowest voter turnout in the civilized world.

Does anybody care if Gordon Brown plays soccer, or if Robert Mugabe enjoys cartoons? No. People care what their policies are, and what they're going to do for us as a nation and as individuals. This kind of garbage is why no one in the United States except insiders really cares about or trusts in American politics.

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DreamingTree, Carlisle, PA — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:21:24 GMT

Great story. It was nice to read something positive for a change. I'm so tired of the negative, tabloid-like reporting that I've decided to volunteer for the Obama campaign. My plan is to make as many phone calls to Indiana as time allows. This is the first politician who has inspired me enough to win my time.

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Sharon Carvalho — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:28:03 GMT

BIG DEAL! SO HE PLAYS THE P-I-G EQUIVALENT OF H-O-R-S-E WITH A BOY IN INDIANA. THAT REALLY TELLS ME ALOT ABOUT HIM? THE FACT HE ATTENDED CHURCH FOR 20 YEARS WITH THE "DOWN-ON-AMERICA" REVEREND WRIGHT IS MUCH MORE TELLING ABOUT HIM!

I'M FOR HILLARY AND I KNOW SHE CAN BEAT JOHN MCCAIN!!

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Tom in MA — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:28:34 GMT

Gary-IND: Apparently there are more senators who want to get him the h___ out of there then want him to stick around! Can't say as I blame them.

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Jeff, Louisiana — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:29:16 GMT

Middle class NC voter.....are only white people middle class? Last I looked black people could be rural and middle classed too. And to be honest...that comment sounds bitter.

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Keith — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:30:54 GMT

A good sign for next Tuesday... let's finish up the preliminaries and move on to a match-up with McCain. He's get away with too much stuff out there and it's time we get to work.

GO OBAMA!!

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Richard, Washington State — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:31:28 GMT

Given that he's a Democrat, shouldn't the game have been the three letter abbreviated version of "Donkey"?

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Robert Hussien Harris, Buckeye, AZ — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:32:04 GMT

What an elitist, taking time to play ball with a farmer’s teenage son while he should be out pandering to the lobbyists. Only an elitist would do that.
/end sarcasm

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Gatorchick — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:33:32 GMT

Yes where is the mention of the Paul vs Clinton case??

Go Obama!

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Kathy, Pinellas Park, Florida — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:34:04 GMT

Thank you. Nice personal story about Senator Obama. If you want to have a little giggle before the weekend, check out Youtube ... The Empire Strikes Barack. It is very funny, although certainly slated towards Senator Obama but what can I say? I'm on his team!

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Hungry,NC — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:34:21 GMT

Wow, i'm really impressed. I didn't think dems knew how to play PIG. I thought the only game they played was PORKBARREL.

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KD — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:36:26 GMT

Yes, because being able to play basketball is a important criteria for being President.

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Gerarda, Edmond, OK — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:37:25 GMT

Anybody got the fundraising numbers for the month of April?

Can't wait to find out.

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Thomas, Gainesville, Florida — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:39:44 GMT

A positive Obama story...that's a nice change of pace. What...Bill Clinton didn't utter some nonsense today?

Hillary didn't compare herself to ANOTHER fictional character today? Certainly a Clinton did some trivial thing today that could have been covered by your network???

Why don't you do your job and uncover the scandels that are surrounding Hillary RIGHT NOW?

MSNBC has spent the last two months chipping away at Obama. It's Hillary's turn again. PLEASE.

Paul v. Clinton? The Indiana factory gaffe? Her knowledge (or lack thereof) of Bill's pardons for two members of the weather underground?

Ehhhh...why cover those issues when you can just talk about Wright 24/7. If it wasn't for Oberman your network would lose a viewer in me.

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LB, Virginia — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:41:50 GMT

As a big basketball family (and I work at Georgetown University) this is a really nice story. It's just nice to know that even if he doesn't go all the way (though he's got my vote, as well as my 82 year old parents, my husband and my 19 year old college student) he has made an impression on that teenager and his parents that they won't soon forget--and will make a difference in 4 years when that teen is voting for a candidate. If not now, he will prevail in 2012. Four years ago, Obama was paying off student loans, how can anyone say he is elitist? Just because he wears a nice shirt and tie? Why the hell do you call Hill-O a woman--she never wears a dress!!! I just believe that Indiana and NC have a big chance here to make history, and that means electing Barack Obama for the Democratic nod! We did it big in VA, we will do it in NC!!

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Oscar, Rio Vista CA — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:43:55 GMT

What is the matter with some of you. Here is a nice story about Barack playing hoops with a farmer's son for a few minutes. And what do you you republican and Clinton supporters do... you continue to post nasty insinuations... all I can say is that you must be miserable to be around. I bet the glass is always half-empty with you. I was always told that if I couldn't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Could you all please take my mother's advice. Thanks

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Arthur, Seattle, WA — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:44:30 GMT

Can't close the deal! He just can't do it. In the general election Obama will lose Florida, Ohio, Texas, PA and now even NY is in play! And we have the starry eyed, don't care that he has no record to run on, naive, so called "progressive" Dems to thank for another 4 years of Republicans.

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LB, Virginia — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:46:10 GMT

Wow PA bloggers! you sure are angry about Obama playing Basketball. Could it be you are just a little jealous to be left out of all the tournaments?

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Quinn, Denton, TX — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:48:52 GMT

Now now kids Im sure Billary can play some games as well. Like may be Liar liar pants on fire. Or make beleive or even dress up while pretending to be a woman. Sorry if this sounds angry or demeaning but i really hate this woman. She is GW in pants suits. And the same idiots that elected him twice are trying to steal this nomination away from the better half of the country.

Go Obama

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bweb, kenosha, WI — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:52:06 GMT

Obama plays mediocre basketball over and over again. Crap, my nephew loves to play P-I-G. Maybe he can become president, too. Oh, but he's not an elitist with a racist pastor, anti-american wife, and terrorist friends. But, then again, he is popular and has lots of friends. And boy, can he talk some crap. Yep, I guess, "Yes, he can!" be president, too.

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FloridaVoter, Orlando, Florida — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:52:48 GMT

I love this game. Where amazing happens.

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Mark, Milwaukee, Wisconsin — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:55:51 GMT

We need more of such new about the Greatest President to be: BARACK OBAMA

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Susan, Cary, NC — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:56:22 GMT

what a great story........more!!!
Obama wins in Indiana or North Carolina...

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Vince Allen, Cocoa, FL — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:57:11 GMT

Lets put them on the same ticket, either one on top as far as I care, and then get busy kicking some Republican butts!

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Russell — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:03:04 GMT

Very positive!

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fale groves tell city in — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:04:50 GMT

this is the first time he's been around the common folks with guns and releigion forever. he must be trying to get votes. if playing pig in indiana gets you votes for president, this country is in a world of trouble

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Lin Lo — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:10:59 GMT

Why do you keep asking why Obama can't "close the deal"? WHY CAN'T HILLARY CLOSE THE DEAL is a much better question. Here she is, the inevitable Washington insider political machine, and she can't even take this junior senator who came out of nowhere?