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Barack's Secret to Success: Basketball?

Posted Feb 29th 2008 4:01PM by TMZ Staff

Some people look for luck in rabbit's feet, four-leaf clovers or shooting stars -- but the leading Democratic candidate for President, Barack Obama, harnesses his chi on the hardwood.

According to Barack's people, his one-and-only superstition falls on election days -- when he has to play hoops. Otherwise he fears the wrath of the election gods -- who will punish him with a loss if he doesn't play ball.

Barack's family is big into basketball -- his brother-in-law, Craig Robinson, is the head coach for the men's team at Brown University. This photo -- first seen on Wonkette.com -- was taken in 2006 as Barack played hoops with American soldiers stationed in Africa.

Let's see Hillary do that.

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91. We need to do something about healthcare and if Barack Leagalizes immigration then our health care system will be drained and they are not paying any taxes. I think immigrants that are here need to be dealt with on a case by case decision if they should stay because a lot them are good people and workers who are more proud of amreica than Michelle Obama who only sees in black and white and thinks she was oppressed yet she got a free princeton and harvard education. Man such oppresion..........

Posted at 6:04PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Want A Good Candidate

92. Obama can't even take care of Illinois. How does he plan on taking care of the US?

He doesn't even salute the flag of the United States! Are you kidding me?


This guy is a FAKE!

Posted at 6:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by 100% American

93. I love him!!!! People need to get off this experience thing!!! LOOK WHERE THAT HAS GOT US!

Posted at 6:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by LRT

94. go hillary!!! pu$$y power!!!!!!

Posted at 6:06PM on Feb 29th 2008 by 25hottie

95. come on tmz give us something else....im bored with this.

Posted at 6:09PM on Feb 29th 2008 by 25hottie

96. WHO FILLED THE BASKETBALL WITH HELIUM AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHY AREN'T THEY HELPING HIM TO HOLD IT DOWN!!! OUR FUTURE PRESIDENT IS FLOATING AWAY PEOPLE STOP BEING SO LAZY AND GET IN THERE!!!!

Posted at 6:09PM on Feb 29th 2008 by YONKERS, NY

97. Nice butt!

Posted at 6:18PM on Feb 29th 2008 by allie

98. I'm waiting for his people to cry racism that this picture has been released because it shows him playing basketball.

Posted at 6:14PM on Feb 29th 2008 by sillyme

99. ~~ Oh please TMZ no political figures on an entertainment sight! It's bad enough that Entertainment Tonight has to shove Hilary and Barack in our faces, which by the way they do not do with any Republican candidates, now you have to get into it too. PLEASE JUST KEEP US ENTERTAINED AND LEAVE POLITICS OUT OF IT !!

Posted at 6:17PM on Feb 29th 2008 by bear

100. Wait until you see how Barack rolls a line of coke on a table top.. Real interesting... The video will be out soon that was taken years ago showing his technique... People will sell anything for money..He was caught on tape doing it at a party.. The tape will be out just in time for the elections on the 4th...

Posted at 6:17PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Jim

101. YONKERS , NY!!!...YET ANOTHER FUNNY TODAY!!!!! CRACKING ME UP HERE!! HAAHHA

Posted at 6:18PM on Feb 29th 2008 by 19 DAYS UNTIL SPRING!!

102. That looks so fake though.

And so what? So what if the man plays basketball? I hate him. Not because he's black but because there's something off about him.

Posted at 6:23PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Popsmart

103. WHAT HAS HE DONE???????????????

Subject: FW: Clinton vs. Obama, Who Is The Doer?

FYI
Let's take a closer look at who's really qualified and or who's really working for the good of all of us in the Senate. Obama or Clinton.
Records of these two candidates should be scrutinized in order to make an informed decision.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term - 6 yrs. - and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law - 20 - twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years.
These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you.
1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive.
16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.
19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the fact's straight from the Senate Record.

Now, I would post those of Senator Obama's, but the list is too substantive, so I'll mainly categorize.
Senator Obama - During the first - 8 - eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced:
233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 - became law, **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, - became law, **The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, - became law, **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, In committee, and many more.

In all, since entering the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096.
An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no record according to some who would prefer that this comparison not be made public.
He's not just a talker.
He's a doer.

Pass it on....



Posted at 6:30PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Cali Ma

104. All of you Hillary crybabies need to wake up. The race is OVER. She needs to drop out and help unify the party. I still can't believe Hillary whined about getting the first question in the recent debate. Does she not realize that as president you get ALL the questions first? She and Bill need to get back to Arkansas where they can both chase Elly Mae around the trailer park.

Posted at 6:29PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Gomer's Pile

105. YONKERS, 96 was the funniest thing I've read today!!

Posted at 6:29PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Kelli

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