April 27, 2008
Posted: 10:09 AM ET
Sen. Obama was 1-for-2 in his impromptu baskbetball shots at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
Sen. Obama was 1-for-2 in his impromptu baskbetball shots at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

NEW CASTLE, Indiana (AP) — A basketball fanatic, Barack Obama on Saturday visited one of the shrines at the heart of hoops country, touring the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame with a real star at his side and a whimsical view of his own abilities.

"I definitely would not qualify for any hall of fame," said Obama, who uses the game for exercise and describes himself as not bad for a 46-year-old guy. "I've already said we're taking out the bowling alley at the White House and putting in a basketball court."

Touring the Indiana Hall of Fame with Obama was George McGinnis, who played pro basketball with the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers. He pointed with pride to the state championship his high school team won in 1969.

"Who's the best player you ever saw?" Obama asked. The answer was Julius Erving, or Dr. J.

Obama also got tested at one exhibit, where he was challenged to make a shot. His first shot was an air ball, but his second hit nothing but net.

Obama then autographed a basketball, but with a note of modesty.

"You don't have to put it out unless I become president," he said.

Filed under: AP • Barack Obama • Indiana


Frances   April 27th, 2008 10:16 am ET

CNN, where's the headline when Obama hit a shot or several of them? Go Bias CNN or should I say CNN Hillary supporters. When are you guys going to cover the Fraud case against Hillary and Bill? Oh I forgot, you are Hillary supporters so you won't!

Bahama for Obama   April 27th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Don't worry we will put in that basketball court for you in the white house and we'll get Hillary to pick up the balls.

Jay   April 27th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I would like to know how much taxpayer money will be used to take out the bowling alley and put in a basketball court?

joyce   April 27th, 2008 10:21 am ET

president obama
your basketball will be put in with the best.
you deserve it

AJ   April 27th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Obama makes me sick. I wish that both he and his supporters would find a rock and crawl under it.

Beth   April 27th, 2008 10:22 am ET

What is up with all this basketball????he is starting to look as silly as Kerry hunting or dukakis in the tank…and Im a democrat. We are going to blow this big time!!!

Right   April 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

So he signed a basketball. Unless that gets him over the delegate count, who honestly cares?

Sara   April 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

What is up with all this basketball????he is starting to look as silly as Kerry hunting or dukakis in the tank…and Im a democrat. We are going to blow this big time!!!

Eric-PA   April 27th, 2008 10:23 am ET

He's not qualifed to be president, either. He acknolwedged this in 2004 when asked if he would run for president in 2008. His response was that he didn't have enough experience to run in 2008. lol

Eddie   April 27th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Looks like the news station is setting the tone of the campaign.Put a sock in it,Obama has had 21 debates ,No More,he has said it so this is not news,Move On!!!!!!

Chris   April 27th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I just no, somebody will point out something bad about this picture.Get a life!

We're All Americans   April 27th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I really like Barack, and can't wait to call him my president. He has integrity, which his opponent does not.

I think the first thing he should do when he enters the White House is have a prayer breakfast and invite Hillary and Bill. Jesus would like that, and I would as well.

Dave   April 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

I would love to see H-Dog do some granny shots.

austin tx   April 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

ugh! he should try winning before he remodels…or is rezko gonna buy him and his wife the white house too?

Sarah   April 27th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Love Obama…

Go Obama 08…

Ardnuas   April 27th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Obama should play a game with the NBA players who support him…. I would PAY big money to see it!
Obama/Edwards08

Ed,Ellenville,New York   April 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

The McGinnis' had the best chocolate chip cookies for Halloween trick or treaters.

eddie   April 27th, 2008 10:35 am ET

not suprising, a great basketball player? no, just rhetoric, how shocking

Titantic   April 27th, 2008 10:36 am ET

My take on the debate is this. Why should Barack join Hillary on the Titantic? Her ship is sinking and Barack is on dry land. It would not be wise for him to join Hillary. He should let her ship sink by the weight of her negative campaigning.

Fight on Barack, we are with you.

Obama 08

aNNIE   April 27th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Obam are you afraid to have a healthy debate with a woman? Are you a man to show you are not afraid to debate? If you are a leader you can do it!!

aNNIE   April 27th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Obama you have to debate or the whole America will think you are afraid to debate with a woman!!

Alison, FL   April 27th, 2008 10:39 am ET

aawhh………how unfair…gosh not all black men are great basketball players…please!

Dominique   April 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Tell me, why was "launches an airball" your title? You guys are such jerks! At least the man (Obama) can play, can you? He was 1 for 2. Your title suggested otherwise. I am sick of you "elitist" liars calling yourselves "journalists"! Suck an egg, CNN!
He can run circles around you pansies on the court!

CJ   April 27th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Why does this merit a Ticker story? This is lame.

words_and_music   April 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

One of two is not "an air ball" and "doesn't score"! This will be picked up and flung out into the world as though it's accurate, playing into the whole bowling-score debacle. There's no need for CNN to add irresponsibility to the meaninglessness of writing about this kind of photo op as though it's news.

Takashi kupo   April 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Why is that Obama complains about Clinton taking Photo-ops (remember the bar she was at where she downed Crown Royal) yet in the last week he's already taken three that CNN knows of.

The waffle at the diner.
The basketball game on friday.
And today, he's shooting air once again.

I don't see how he can complain about this and then do it himself.

math whizzes   April 27th, 2008 10:44 am ET

The Obama supporters tout their math skills.

How then do you come up with 90% of African Americans voting Obama is equal to 55% of women voting for Hillary Clinton?

Charles   April 27th, 2008 10:45 am ET

This man exhibites greatness. It is time for our party to get together and put an Democrat in the White House.

Morgan   April 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I can't wait for Clinton to challenge Obama to 1on1 for the nomination like her bowling challenge!

Pamela   April 27th, 2008 10:46 am ET

What a refreshing change from the status quo of Washington politics of power mongers, back alley deals, and lies.

OBAMA 2008

Hillary The True Leader!   April 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Keep Dreaming Obama……

pakuna   April 27th, 2008 10:49 am ET

What is the matter. The half-court the White House has isn't good enough for Obama. Sure he was on the Team in Hawaii that won State Champ. But he sat on the bench almost the whole season. He is a hot-dog wannabe. If he could play basketball I could care less. I want him to Debate and let the people hear, see his answers. All the people, not just his picked few on the ground.

10 for 10 in Presidential Elections   April 27th, 2008 10:51 am ET

So Thats One Basketball That Will Never See The Light Of Day!

A. Sims   April 27th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Something Obama should be telling the citizens of Indiana is NAFTA, NAFTA, NAFTA and NAFTA.

Julia in Eugene, OR   April 27th, 2008 10:53 am ET

A real person with real humility, a real sense of humor, and a great outlook out life.

And people ask why his supporters are so excited about having this man in the White House…

Obama '08!

MOHAMED   April 27th, 2008 10:54 am ET

THATS EXACTLY WHAT HE WILL BE DOING IF ELECTED…GOD FORBID!

Lame   April 27th, 2008 10:54 am ET

So… he's got game

But his policies and campaign is still lame.

Too divisive and hateful and smug for this great nation.

The hype of hope has been exposed by the audacity of free thinking.

sugarbox   April 27th, 2008 10:54 am ET

What is this "shoots doesn't score" headline. He made the second shot– and more important WHO CARES?!

CNN is aching to find another Obama bowling story. Clinton News Network.

Eugene   April 27th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Wow CNN…I'm not sure what was this about. Does this qualify as news?

CL   April 27th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Meets with everyone but Hillary. Buck, buck, buck, buckaaaaah! What a chicken.

Rosa   April 27th, 2008 10:56 am ET

We will continue to support you Sen. Obama. God bless.

Warmly,

Rosa
Philadelphia, PA

fanatic   April 27th, 2008 10:57 am ET

He's a fanatic alright.

Killing the democratic party with hate and division.

Blayze Kohime   April 27th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Real news please.

christi   April 27th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Love this man! Genuine article.

NewYorkModerate   April 27th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Airball. That about sums it up.

cute   April 27th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Oh he is so cute…

Gotta be the president.

Hamas thinks so too.

Susan MO   April 27th, 2008 11:00 am ET

We feel Clinton is the most experienced and we hope Indiana will vote for her.

We visit Indianna every March & the people are so nice there!

Clinton 08 :)

Brian (in PA)   April 27th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Please stop with the inane Indiana basketball-Obama campaign stories! Although you may think it helps him with his street credibility, it just makes him look like he is trying too hard to dumb-down his campaign.

Jason   April 27th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Oh, you sooooooo cool, Barack Obama. I just can't get over how cool you are! Oh, wait… you're as stiff as plywood. Can anybody say: John Kerry?

not prez   April 27th, 2008 11:05 am ET

cnn STOP this silly reporting.

Your bias has already influenced the race, to the detriment of the democratic party and the country.

Lynette Y. Lucas   April 27th, 2008 11:06 am ET

"Launches an air ball" should have been deleted from the title of the article. Why was "nothing but net" not included in the title? Even the best shooters produce air balls. Give the man a break. He has good shooting form. Mr. Obama is perfectfully human.

A North Carolina resident and a serious Tarhill fan.

onecandidate   April 27th, 2008 11:08 am ET

thanks cnn

i'm more informed now and am able to make my choice for the next president because of this story.

what a joke… you call this politics, news?

the earth is shaking in Reno- the epicenter just happened to be at the Nevada GOP convention…..

Its sad to see how the media only reports the stories that thier corporate masters.

Its obvious, the REVOLUTION will not be televised.

Lady 49   April 27th, 2008 11:10 am ET

A…….LLL right, My President got mad skills!!!

Obama all the way!!!!

Manuel TX   April 27th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Air ball…just like his campaign.

:)

kaya-independent.   April 27th, 2008 11:16 am ET

So? Many pro-NBA players shoot airballs. No big deal.

Grif   April 27th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Just another Circus Act, I Presume???

After further review,Texas   April 27th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Its time for the buzzer-beating three pointer and beat the Queen of Lies.

Carol   April 27th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Strange, the shot I saw on cable, he made. Of course that wouldn't fit CNNs slant and headline, would it?

Bridgette- PA   April 27th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I appreciate any positive information on OBAMA as opposed to negative ones.

Anonymous   April 27th, 2008 11:19 am ET

What does that mean???

BL - NYC   April 27th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Air ball…
That pretty much sums up what is gonna happen to him.

Ravi   April 27th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Sen. Obama is the only candidate who hasn't been purchased or bought over by lobbyists. Aren't we all tired of the Clintons? From the beginning the Clinton spin machine sought to divert voters from the moral reprehensibility of the Clinton family - from Bill's Jennifer Flowers bully tactics to the contention that having an extra-marital affair was somehow not adultery.

With Hillary it's more of the same - as evidenced by the sniper fire lies and the contradictory positions on free trade agreements between herself and her husband and chief pollster - who both benefited greatly from pro-trade lobbying initiatives. People - we're tired of the status quo. Do we really want a Bush-Clinton dynasty? Can the country afford it?

The Clintons are not trustworthy. I would not trust Hillary to uphold the Constitution as she has shown flagrant disregard for the rules of her own party. Despite Florida and Michigan not counting, she continues to fight for their delegates to be seated proportionately to disqualified primary results. And now that she's behind in the delegate math, she is trying to have the focus shifted to either: (i) the popular vote, (ii) the electoral college map; or (iii) the Republican delegate system. Can someone say "desperate?"

Brian   April 27th, 2008 11:21 am ET

NEWS UPATE:

Arizona Democratic Party official and Super Delegate, Charlene Fernandez, endorsed Obama Saturday night.

eric barthel   April 27th, 2008 11:22 am ET

I LOVE THIS GUY BY THE WAY I WANT TO GONGRATS CHERYL HILLARY FORMER SUPPORTER FOR MAKING A GOOD CHOICE TO SUPPORT BARACK AS A CANADIAN IM VERY PROUD FOR YOU

White male for Obama   April 27th, 2008 11:22 am ET

I think Hillary should be challenged to a basket ball game, the winner takes all.
May 7 basket ball challenge between Obama and Hillary.
How about that?

Phil Newton   April 27th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Obama will do just fine with these averages.

Nothin' but net.

OBAMA '08

Bill   April 27th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Another stupid story by CNN. Stop trying to cast the Obama fraud as a common man because he isn't. We know Obama is a fraud so CNN stop your media bias and get with the issues.

Kat   April 27th, 2008 11:27 am ET

so what? no real news today?

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   April 27th, 2008 11:30 am ET

That's his choice - this country is in deep trouble and all you pundits can do is trivia.

Report the news - quit spinning - quit shoving HRC the liar down our throats.

Venus   April 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Right now Obama - just gets the votes!

Talk to the people!

We are on our way!

Grif   April 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

This Guy was chosen last year, for the biggest fix in Politic's.. Zimbabwe was nothing compared with the Democrat FIX on Michigan and Florida…

San Jose   April 27th, 2008 11:32 am ET

I know the clinton's like Saxephone……The bushe's BasesBall………………

The Obama's BasketBall………………….

What about theMcCain's…..?

Todd   April 27th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Ughhh there are no words

Sunshine   April 27th, 2008 11:35 am ET

That's right Obama bond with the people of Indiana & talk about solving problems.Ignore Hillary monster!

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 27th, 2008 11:35 am ET

CNN YOU ARE MESSING WITH US.

WHERE ARE MCCAIN & HILLARY.

THEY DESERVE A SHOT AT BASKETBALL TOO.

Swannie   April 27th, 2008 11:37 am ET

NOW there is a skill we need in a president .. the ability to play basketball from day one

mccain   April 27th, 2008 11:37 am ET

I can't wait till Obama is the nominee. SHOULD be an easy win for this old man.

Jim, Indiana   April 27th, 2008 11:37 am ET

He can stick to practicing basketball because we have Hillary to lead us to victory in November.

Thanks Hillary! Your programs give us hope for change.

realnewyorker   April 27th, 2008 11:39 am ET

who comes up with CNN's headlines????? does this mean media is turning against obama??

Stephanie   April 27th, 2008 11:40 am ET

who cares? Is this newsworthy? How about his proposals on health care, on the economy? Can we please report on the important things?

former NC resident   April 27th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Great caption here…. "Obama shoots - but no score!"
A credible prediction for the May 6 primary results as well !

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   April 27th, 2008 11:40 am ET

WE HAVE ALWAYS LIKED BASKETBALL.

WE LOVE IT NOW.

Nanc, MN   April 27th, 2008 11:42 am ET

CNN, I'm begging you, please, please, please don't make me look at any more of Obama's basketball pictures. They're becoming as trite as the old, political Kiss the Baby thing.

@americans   April 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

slow news day CNN!

Phoenix Comment   April 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I'd put that ball out even if he didn't become POTUS. As for replacing the bowling alley in the WH with a basketball court? A perfect example of Obama's spending habits. All that money, all those ads.

CLINTON '08

charlotte   April 27th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Obama-bots will love this…I hope he is going to pay for taking out the bowling alley and putting in a basketball court, or are we the taxpayers going to pay for it?

dee   April 27th, 2008 11:47 am ET

he played well yesterday…i saw that..

RB   April 27th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Must be the "white boy" in him.

max   April 27th, 2008 11:48 am ET

cnn endorsed Hillery Clinton kom on.

FitzwilliamDarcy   April 27th, 2008 11:48 am ET

WOW! What amazing hard hitting news. Indeed this story is headline worthy. Well, it looks good on a t-shirt at least - and that is what is really important. Not news, but the amount of t-shirts that can be sold.

Key West Sun   April 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Air ball, from him bet it was hot air. This man is either blowing smoke or spouting lies. This guy lies more than Hillary, ooop's sorry Obamaians, I know, I know, he just misspoke or was just clarifying.

cute   April 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

He's cute…

but still a lying, hypocritical politician pretending he is better and above the rest.

I prefer my candidates imperfectly human. Go Hillary.

Myspace.com/Time4Change08   April 27th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Hopefully this doesnt play into any stereotypes. Which it will.

Go Obama 08

We will get the young voters out for you, I wont stop until Jan 09 when you take office.

Maurice S.
South Hill WA

YES WE CAN!

American   April 27th, 2008 11:51 am ET

to CNN,

you talk about Obama’s cloths and shoes, but Why is that you never talk about Hillary’s remark that she would "totally obliterate Iran" when she becomes a president.??!!??!!??!!

Shame on you CNN.

Jim   April 27th, 2008 11:52 am ET

take out the bowling alley and put in a cell.

GirlinVA   April 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I LOVE IT! Highly intelligent and down to earth…What a great man to be our next president

OBAMA 2008 CHange WE CAN believe in !

Saint   April 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

The Catholics are asking the pope to beatify this man, right now as we speak.

Isn't he a saint?

paul, nyc ny   April 27th, 2008 11:54 am ET

hmmm … gutter ball in bowling. Net and missed twice in basketball. Could this be an indication of his prowess in the election?

CLINTON 2008

kingdom of Obama   April 27th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Oh great King Obama… weave your web of lies..

the people may not notice until you have ruined the country.

Biased CNN   April 27th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Elitist pig…

Now CNN, I have read many posts calling Hill that and MUCH worse.

Let's test my theory of pro-Obama media bias.

Dinesh   April 27th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Hopefully this will make up for the bowling.

Mike B   April 27th, 2008 11:58 am ET

"I've already said we're taking out the bowling alley at the White House and putting in a basketball court." Why not spend the money on feeding kids and senior citizens who can't afford adequate food ???

Adam   April 27th, 2008 11:58 am ET

There you go CNN, really dig into the meat of the subject. Thank you, you have made this last 2 minutes of my life worthwhile and full of substantive information. You are the professionals we have been waiting for.

Eli New York   April 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Obama should challenge McCain & Hillary to game of basketball. Both at same time 5 baskets is game!
Obama 2008!
Ebony& Ivory President!

Anita   April 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

IF CNN JOINED WITH MSNBC THEN AMERICA COULD RIGHTFULLY HAVE ONE CLEAR CHOICE FOR OBAMA NEWS NETWORK

THAT MEDIA TANK FOR OBAMA IS NOT ONLY FULL, IT'S FULL OF STUPID

cheap shot   April 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Here is a cheap shot of my own.

Pandering won't get you elected.

Dan J   April 27th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

He has time to do this, but he doesn't have time to give us a debate? Way to stick with the issues, Obama.

Maria Loi   April 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Regardless of his showmanship, America needs the best candidate for the White House and he is not the one!
May God bless and enlighten the American people!

Indiana real voter....   April 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

go obama— you can beat a big time liar anytime

Arun Shroff   April 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

You censored my comment…….wow!!

Lenny   April 27th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

I'm voting for Obama cause he is a lefty. ;)

georgy   April 27th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Instead of taking bad shots and missing hoops, he ought to be practicing up his debating skills and take on Hillary 1 on 1. What's the matter, Obama? Afraid your cheapshots are as poor as your hoopshots?

Justin   April 27th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

wow this is actually news?

Rob   April 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Issues please.

Tom   April 27th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I know I've read this from others before and I know Sundays can be slow but…………this is reported why??

DB in NH   April 27th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I am an "Independent Voter" with an "Income of $40,000.00 per year".

I am voting for Obama.

So, the the statement that "Hillary Clinton is picking up Middle Income Independent Voters is NOT Acurate.

Auntie Coosa, Blairsville, Georgia, USofA   April 27th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Lord preserve us from presumptive sins.

"I've already said we're taking out the bowling alley at the White House and putting in a basketball court."

I'm dumbfounded. What I want to say I don't even have words for. How arrogant. How absolutely arrogant.

Arrogance in a candidate does not sit well in the USoFA.

james mcclure   April 27th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Wolf Bliter, Fox News, and ABC News will make any person for Obama say the word GD..

Lee   April 27th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Obama needs to stop shooting and go for the slam dunk, hillary been dodging his sniper fire for months now!

Is Obama a politician?   April 27th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

IN and NC are two big basketball states. As I expected he'd play basketball to attract voters and he did. I also predict he'll only shoot air balls there.

lol   April 27th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

obama has to pander to the youth, since the seniors and blue collar voters go for hillary.

Matt   April 27th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

HAHAHA!!!! Just like when he gutter bowled in PA - a metaphor for the ultimate result of his candidacy in the state.

Abbi   April 27th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Yet another example of talking more than you can perform.

Tremp   April 27th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I beleive Hillary has a drinking problem with all those shots of whiskey she has been taking lately.

Marissa   April 27th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Mr. President, we heart you! :)

…and why on earth is there a bowling alley in the WH? even baseball field would make more sense…

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   April 27th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Obama shoots and doesn't scrore… that is the essence of Obama in general.

As for taking out the bowling alley in the White House and putting in a basketball court - FORGET IT!

The closest we Americans are going to let you get to the White House is to visit with Hillary, our NEW PRESIDENT!

Bob Sacamano   April 27th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

slow news day?

Floyd MacGillicutty   April 27th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

And this is news why? CNN, as ever, appealing to the lowest common denominator.

Bobby tray   April 27th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

And. . . this is important why. . . Again what kind of message CNN is trying to instil. This is really getting silly. I catching Clinton drinking a shot of liquor was bad.

Henry   April 27th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

He played a 3-on-3 game the other day and got a few points, he's actually pretty good. Did you report on that CNN?

onecandidate   April 27th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

how many hours does it take to moderate 1 response?

i bet america doesn't even hear about what bob beers did in Reno last night…..

Roni   April 27th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

O brother!!

Divine Cipher-N Las Vegas, NV   April 27th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Even the world's greatest players have shot an air ball or two at some point in their career. Nevertheless, we can't forget about Clinton's air ball with those tax returns (that's why she so aggressive on attack mode)…if she wins the nomination-you can kiss everything as you know it goodbye.

Moosnick   April 27th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Is this supposed to be News?

Tim   April 27th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I know this is one of those not-news-mushy-stories but I think it does show that Obama is a real person. Surprising that McCain and Clinton call him an elitist when they are so stiff and inauthentic.

BITTER AND FOR OBAMA   April 27th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

MAN YOU ARE GOOD, THIS IS A KIND OF PERSON WE WANT IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Dood   April 27th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

launches an air ball
————–

That's what Obama will do on Nov 4, too.

Matt Willard   April 27th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

You fools, he hit nothing but net on his second shot. You guys are worse than Fox.

Scott   April 27th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

So more soft stories for Obama - I think we know who CNN is endorsing.

Spider   April 27th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

"Air ball"

Gonna be the name of his campaign. Pretty shot but misses completely.

Richard Tabuteau   April 27th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

good job CNN! make the headline solely about the airball and bury the fact that he hit the next shot in the second to last paragraph of the article.

Mek,WA   April 27th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

CNN Grow up !! what is this all about? Be fair and ethical. I know CNN is pro Clinton and always look for negatives from Obama. Ten more days till Clintons chapter to be closed.

Mek,WA

Solomon   April 27th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

i love this guy. so down to earth. so real and true to himself.

ShannonL   April 27th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Air ball…go figure.

Just another politician pretending to be something they are not. At least that is what Rev Wright said on Friday night.

Mr. Wright is going to single handedly destroy Obama's run. Someone needs to glue that man's mouth shut.

Sam, Muncie, Ind.   April 27th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Is there any chance CNN can show a modicum of fairness and not slant every headline and story to slight Obama or advantage Clinton?

Geri   April 27th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

This is news…how?

munkii   April 27th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Obama is GOD! nuff said!

Paul, Albany New York   April 27th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Well, it looks like the autographed basketball will never be seen again because Obama will NOT win the general election.

I am supporting Hillary Clinton but like MANY others, if Obama wins the DEM nomination, I will vote for McCain.

Julie mn   April 27th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Time to get rid of the looney tunes in washington. Nancy Pelosi,Harry Reid and all the other far left radicals, if Obama is the best they can come up with.

Obama the other typical white meat   April 27th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Obama wont say Majic Johnson because he supports Hillary.

Cant wait if Obama is president how he will air ball the presidency.

Just what we need is to gamble our country on a rookie off the bench.

Hillary 08

John   April 27th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

What a failure.

Robbay   April 27th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Who Cares!

Davison   April 27th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I doubt this comment will get posted since this is after all CNN, but I wonder why you would entitle this article "Obama Shoots…But Doesn't Score"? Apparently he did take a shot and "hit nothing but net". Score.

The reporting at CNN has become increasingly anti-Obama. Are you really CNN, the Clinton News Network?

Ry   April 27th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

This is seriously "news" CNN?

Bobby   April 27th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Obama shot an air ball, or IS an air ball?

DB in NH   April 27th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

If Obama does Not Get the Democratic Nomination, when the

General Election arrives in November,

I Will Write Barack Obama In for President.

My .02   April 27th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Another invalid headline, what else is new by the (C)linton (N)ews (N)etwork.

Delaware   April 27th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Barack Obama 08.

A4Obama   April 27th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

This is typical of the media. What is your fascination with being negative? It's like emphasizing the strikeouts in a baseball game despite the homeruns! Are you people retartded?

George Basham   April 27th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Hey, Obama was 1 for 2, 50%, that's better than Shaquille O'Neal's free throw percentage!

Black Republican, New York, New York   April 27th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

And folks accuse him of being elitist?

Sharon Minnesota   April 27th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Air is all he can produce in my book. HOT AIR

Ignorantbama   April 27th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Not qualify any presidency too.

Jonathan   April 27th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Awe… more media brown nosing Obama, what a shock.

Amen!   April 27th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Obama definitely would not quality for ANY hall of fame, especially not the presidency. As usual, he "puts out" but doesn't score.

brendan   April 27th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

ballin'!

Stephon   April 27th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Your headline, CNN, is very misleading…as usual… You could have very easily indicated that Sen. Obama's shot was all net, but that would work against the Clinton News Network (CNN).

I'm very disappointed with the biased games you've played throughout this primary…..

Klaus   April 27th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Leave it to the Clinton New Network to put a malicious spin on a fluff story.

Rodney   April 27th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

How can the best player he saw be Julius Irving or Dr. J? When Dr. J is Juilius Irving's nick name. Who does the writing for the ticker because there are mistakes made everyday?

carrie   April 27th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

i love you,barrack

we know nothing   April 27th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

wish the american people would put the color and gender aside for this election and vote for the person who would be more quailified for the job of president of the united states… and some people have… but when i see mostly a black state vote 92 to 8 for obama. that is a race issue and they can not say it isnt, because obama is not and will not be ready for the job in november. he answers questions with the same answer all the time , and i have not heard of a plan of any kind he has come up with for the american people. i am afraid if elected, boy are we in big trouble. so please think hard,,, hilary is the best person for the job , alot more experience and will have the guts to get out there and do what needs to be done for the american people… and you all better look at this real hard… you are in for a rude awaking if she isnt in their as president.

Marie in California   April 27th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

No surprise…..Obama never scores anyhow.

Hillary or McCain - 2008

Randy   April 27th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Who needs March Madness when we have Obama madness!!!

where the beef?   April 27th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the embattled pastor of gave a 45-minute sermon on Sunday that included a reference to his "public crucifixion" by presidential candidate Barack Obama,

where the beef?   April 27th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Rev. Wright is the best gift that Obama will give the American people. Because it shows all of his faults "He is out of touch, has bad Judgement, and has No experience!!!

Rafe   April 27th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

He swished the second shot. Why the cruel headline?

Lucky, IA   April 27th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

I just wanted to say that i'm voting for Obama.

adobea   April 27th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Go Obama

Red October   April 27th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

death to america

GoHillary   April 27th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

As usual barack has had plenty of practice but can't score. What a FAKE.

Audacity of Hype   April 27th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

What goofball.

Janice Hough   April 27th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Would be nice to see Obama slam dunk it in Indiana.

But for' someone who doesn't know basketball Hillary Clinton does seem to have mastered the art of the flagrant foul.

Todd   April 27th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Hillary will probably use this in her attack ads.

Dick Bush   April 27th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Hey - Obama is lefty!

Ben   April 27th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Who came up with the headline for this story? Sounds like he scored to me…

Lora   April 27th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

white old lady from AR for OBAMA .

Jon   April 27th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Could someone please tell me how this is news?

john   April 27th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Racist snob playing basketball! Saw him wearing a USMC t-shirt which is an affront to all Marines. Lots of nreve and bull in this one.

Karen   April 27th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Obama stinks at basketball and politics.

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