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'We Ran Into a President With Some Serious Game': Rep.

Obama in great shape at White House hoops

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(AP) – President Barack Obama and a few members of his cabinet played basketball tonight at the White House with a handful of House members, two of them Republicans. "We ran into a president with some serious game," said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash. Obama had "a sweet crossover move" and appeared to be in great shape, Inslee said. "He put a real nice move on me and beat me along the base line."

On the president's team were Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan. The game was closed to the press. Those expected from the House included Democrats Mike Arcuri (NY), Brad Ellsworth and Baron Hill (Ind.), and Heath Shuler (NC). Republicans invited to play were Jeff Flake (Ariz.) and John Shimkus (Ill.).

President Obama, right, plays with staffers in this file photo.
President Obama, right, plays with staffers in this file photo.   (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, via Flickr)
President Obama on the basketball court in this file photo.
President Obama on the basketball court in this file photo.   (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza, via Flickr)
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Dictator
Oct 8, 09 9:32 PM CDT
i have this sweet game... it is called 'president'... get busy! Reply
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dontlikeyou
Oct 8, 09 10:24 PM CDT
Well, maybe he has a second career ahead of him as a highschool bb coach when America kicks him out of the presidency in 2012.
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Fondue
Oct 8, 09 10:46 PM CDT
I have this sweet game...it's called 'president'...and I need him to be in good health. I do have this wicked game for Dictator... I call it STFU.
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mainlander
Oct 9, 09 6:33 AM CDT
Did you also complain about GWB's daily bicycle rides? Or his long vacations?
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Reader68389796
Oct 8, 09 10:32 PM CDT
dontikeyou, you should just simply call yourself donkeyme. because is only an idiot would think he'll be out it 2012; and don't be a hater if you can't jump; we all know that; Ha! 'white man can't jump'! Reply
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