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The Repukes are so jealous of Barack.

I personally couldn't care any less about sports, but even I have to admit it was actually a plus in my book to watch the president of our nation light heartedly and candidly sharing his picks in a tournament.

I didn't vote for Obama but I like the fact that he is a real person.

Give the guy a break...

Wow, GOP is this all you've got????

Well just this morning I woke, showered, dressed my son, drove him to school, ate, read this pitiful story and oh filled out my brackets!

Wow what's that like seven things and it's still only 10am. I must be superman!

I can't believe they've turned THIS into an attack point!!! Is this pathetic or what? They're acting like Obama spent a week filling out his bracket! I filled mine out in 15 minutes on my lunch break!

The GOP is nothing but a bad joke scrambling for a punchline..

Heaven forbid if Obama ever needed a break from his stressful job and actually enjoyed doing something millions of Americans do every year. At least he doesn't head over to his ranch every two weeks. But that was different, right?

More whining from the Right. That's exactly what the country needs right now, not!

but I'm going to win

Coach K should spend more time focusing on his team's strategy than on national economic matters, a subject clearly over his head. If he did that, maybe Duke wouldn't be such a disappointment in the tournament as it has been the last few years.

"Republicans… give it a rest. Obviously you don't have enough to do, right? I mean, you seem to be able to spend all your time monitoring what President Obama is doing.

What have YOU done lately, except complain?"

And exactly WHAT did you do while Bush was in office? Not complain??? I hardly think so.

I have seen how its been so far. Last 8 years = Bush Bash, next 4 = leave Obama alone. Whatev!

Obama sure does seem to spend time doing stuff other than actually working. Every Wednesday he has a music group at the house wasting our money and then he finds time to worry about basketball brackets and playoff in college football.

Remember how liberals used to criticize Bush about going golfing? Well, you cannot have it two ways, liberals.

Who cares? Mine took me 2 minutes to fill out. If we want to have a President who isn't constantly stressed out, he's gotta take 5 minutes for himself. Obama watches SportsCenter every night before bed, maybe he did it then. He's been a lifelong basketball fan and it's a hobby. Bush had hobbies, like Baseball. Coach K is just mad he didn't get picked and the Texas senator is mad because McCain didn't get picked, sore losers.

Hilarious. The GOP is such a farce. PLEASE keep putting microphones in front of their stupid pie-holes. Every time they talk, they set their side back another 4 years.

I think the MEDIA should be reflecting on Obama's economic choices anyway.

These criticisms are well founded. The big 'O' should focus on governing, not on athletic entertainment, since Washington DC has enough comedy and tragedy to go around.

What a jerk! Can the Republicans be any lamer?

"The GOP is completely out of touch. I appreciate a President that is more like an "Average American" and can take time to do something that he enjoys. BB is our President's favorite sport. Let the man be a fan, and please, GOP, STFU!!!!"

Excuse me? Its the DEMS that are out of touch. Get freakin real! All "you" did is elect a celebrity President. I'd rather have someone in there that knows about what is going on in this country, rather than making appearances on Leno.

GIVE ME A REAL PRESIDENT!

This is becoming uncomfortable. I'm not accustomed to so much envy and jealousy coming from men. Republican men desperately need a self-esteem coach. One man (President Obama) has ignited a furor of animosity because of who he is more than what he does.

The 'cult of criticism' exhibited within the GOP is unprecedented. They have refused to stand with "this" president from the beginninig, and will find anything, small or large, to retroactively lay at his feet. Most Americans have moved on from political games and propaganda, but they (R) didn't receive a memo. They are still using 20th century techniques in a 21st century world.

Everyone in a America is filing out a bracket, including Alexander and Cornyn . . . and if Obama didn't do it, they would claim further evidence that he was born in Indonesia thus isn't an American or is to much of an elitist to do so.

Hilarious, considering the Bush took more vacation days than any other president in history. "Stop asking me questions, now watch this drive!!"

And as for Coack K, shut up, get past the second round this year and maybe you'll get some respect.

Good Lord! Give Obama a break! Sometimes ya just gotta give the brain some down time. And considering the mess the Republicans bequeathed him, he deserves all the down time he can get!

@heather Obama is making the economy his top priority!

Yeah he is making it clear with the AIG bailout that he is ok with excessive greed by allowing the Treasury Department through his appointee Geitner leave "loopholes" in the stimulus bill.

Senator Dodd clearly is trying to distance himself away from this, and President Obama is trying to get the focus off of him by picking teams for the NCAA. Who cares!

I want don't care who he picks for the NCAA, I just want to know where my money as a taxpayer is going. Because I am not the only one who voted for Obama who is starting to feel buyer remorse.

What the hell! How much time did our last GOP president spend on vacation?

Maybe if he wouldn't have been 'clearing brush' and falling of Segways he would have been doing more to advert this crisis.

But, its not like 'prevent' or 'advert' is in the GOP's dictionary. 9/11, Katrina, the handling of the Iraq war....

These cheating greedy individuals are the problem in America, not packages and/or deregulation. Man/Woman are not worthy of trust. Money is the root of all evil. Our society allows people to commit crimes and we look the other way. Our justice system is a joke. Our government is a joke and so are our laws. We actually have individuals who get paid to find loopholes in laws to gain a profit, and we reward them with praise and money.

Madoff and his family will be allowed to keep some of their money, but if a criminal (drug dealer) gets caught they relinquish everything to the government. To me there is no difference – they are both disgusting.

Wow the Rethugs reek of desperation. LOL.

Well–this is important!

Well, I wouldn't have expected anything less from those idiots. Jeeze, the GOP just keeps growing more ridiculous by the day!

This is pure BS. As the top dog in the USA, the man needs some sort of distraction. All of you republicans are all complaining about him. He's trying to fix the mess you've created in the past 8 years. President Bush in a speech in Calgary, Alberta Canada, didn't even criticize President Obama. For once he's done something right. Maybe you should all shut up and if he's done such a bad job in 4 years, then don't re-elect him. You bunch of winers..

Really, this is all the GOP has? Whininig about Obama's NCAA bracket is the key weakness they spot in the Demcrats armor.

This is a pathetic display from what will, at this rate, be the minority party for a long, long time.

I think I'll bump Duke out at the Sweet 16 level now and email it to coach K as a lark, maybe he can complain about my time management skills too.

Give me a break! Obama is making the economy his top priority!
No he is buisy pushing his Socialist agenda

Can they get any more childish? Tell me, GOP leaders....and what was your solution to this financial mess? Oh yeah....just pretend it didn't exist. And now, Coach K is offended and the GOP is up in arms? FFS

Cornyn can KMA....

Obama/Biden
2008/2012

Pam I was thinking the samething !!!!!!!!! lol

I would not usually care about a President picking teams and alike but this country is in shambles and with the AIG thing going on, I think it is a very inappropriate time for our President to be jetting around and especially going on a comedy show. He should be in D.C. and letting us know that he is worried and upset on what is going on, instead he is out there in Hollywood mingling with the stars. Come on do you want to be President or a Movie Star?

Why is this news? Obama should be working on being a decent President and repairing the damage don to this country rather than picking the winners of a basketball game. Eliminating the teleprompters would be a good start. Giving back your AIG campaign donation would be a good second and forgoing your salary would be next. Obama, why don't you show America that you really are concerned for America.

Is this really news. Is this man not allowed to have any personal time. I can fill a bracket out in 5 minutes. What is the difference in this and all the Presidents who have thrown out first pitches. It requires about .001 percent of the time to accomplish. Which is also the same odds of Duke winning it all this year. They need to shut up, stop nit-picking and do there own jobs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You mean he is like the millions of American's who fill these out!!!!! The Nerve!!

Obama is going to be really mad at that coach. No one is suppose to go against Obama or else they will be in deep trouble. The coach should have kept his comments to himself now he will be ridiculed by the Obama team.

I agree with all the comments so far. GOP get a clue. Being that I'm Tarheel Born, Tarheel Breed and when I die will be Tarheel Dead, the President's picks are okay with me. Isn't it wonderful to have a President who can multitask.

I'm a Duke fan thru and thru. But I can't stand republicans.

LET'S GO DUKE!

CAMERON CRAZY

Talk about REAL NEWS!!!!
WE DO NOT CARE ABOUT THIS GARBAGE!!!

Real Journalism wanted!!
Give us news

Oh wait.. Republicans do not know how to multi-task.. Please learn and stop complaining... That's why the GOP is looking real stupid these days..

This from the party whose last administration still had open slots in critical areas SIX months into his term? Pot – kettle, guy.

So now, a President handling two foreign wars he didn't start, an economy that cratered under the previous administration, international financial issues, and a few other "minor" problems like unemployment, bankruptcies, and foreclosures hitting all time highs, does not have the option to take an hour off or a couple of hours off to relax? What about the solid year of vacations President Bush took during his 8 years in office, including the time he frittered away in Crawford as New Orleans was devastated?

This is typical of the GOP's desire to paint EVERYTHING the President does in the worst possible light. Counterproductive.

I agree with the Senators...and I am a dem. I think too much time is being spent running around the country....going on Jay Leno. Why to try and convince the American people that the budget for 2010 is something all of Congress should back no questions asked.

Enough is enough, the treasury department needs people, AIG situation needs investigating, Dodd and Frank need to be looked at in their roles as Chairman and the help they gave AIG (Dodd) and Fannie Mae (Frank) both companies where failure pays.

Again, I voted for the man but I don't like what I have seen so far. Michelle is doing more important things than he is. I could care less who wins March Madness when Washington is experiencing Madness in March, February, January well you all get the picture.

Did he fill out the bracket or just vote present?????

Are these GOPs and Coack K crazy? I can't believe what they're saying!!
I guess Coach will turn down the invitation to the WH if they should win, huh? What a jerk

I have met Senator Cornyn personally and Republican or Democrat, he is simply just a great guy.
R2010

I also think it is okay for Obama to do the brackets. I just think it should not be done in such a public way. I mean yesterday it was on the home page of the whitehouse.gov. The economy is bad and he does have a lot of treasury slots to fill.
Can't Obama do non business things privately. I.e. swing sets, valentine dinners, friday date night, etc. It is okay because the man is a father and husband, I just think it should be done privately while most of the country is HURTING Big Time...If you think you are not, please don't look at your retirment account ....okay!

I'm amazed that these very busy and important US Senators have the time to whine about the President being interested in the NCAA Tournament. They need to find something constructive to do with their time rather than attempting to undermine every initiative to get this country back on track. The negativism of these Senators and other members of their party are contributing greatly to the lack of confidence of the American public. If you have no constructive solutions to offer for the problems facing the country, simply get away from the microphone.

Republicans... give it a rest. Obviously you don't have enough to do, right? I mean, you seem to be able to spend all your time monitoring what President Obama is doing.

What have YOU done lately, except complain?

Coach K need to get over himself. If President Obama had his Dukies going all the way he would be exhaulting the president on his exemplary selections. But because President Obama has spoken his views and they don't include his team going very far that is no reason to have a slight against him. With the way Duke has played this year they are probably not on alot of brackets to go very far. But it's just an opinion.

This is ridiculous. Alexander seems to think that the Presdent isn't entitled to ever 5 minutes of down time. Remember how much time Bush spent on his ranch cutting brush?? Get a life, Senator. You're losing your credibility.

god forbid the president act like a normal person.
i get that the economic situation is very important but you can't lose your sense of fun in this life.
people are just looking for ways to bring him down and it makes those who do look really pathetic.

Can the Republicans find something else to conplain about.. This is crazy.. What ever happen to freedom of speech.. I don't think Duke will make it to the championship game, so what...

The Republicans are used to Bush. Bush wasn't capable of tying his shoes and chewing gum at the same time!

Obama is capable of doing quite a few things at once.

This is ridiculous. Alexander seems to think that the Presdent isn't entitled to ever 5 minutes of down time. Remember how much time Bush spent on his ranch cutting brush?? Get a life, Senator. You're losing your credibility.

Pam you took the words right out of my mouth ,thank you !!!!!!!!

Th GOP will take ANY opportunity to talk bad about about Obama. It's really kind of pathetic. It makes them look like a bunch of whiny losers.

OMG this is so ridiculous. I agree with who cares who the GOP backs. Perhaps Senator Alexander spend more time on issues that affect our country or his state, instead of wasting eveyones time discussing his opinion on who Obama back in the NCAA.

Perhaps the Duke coach should also worry more about his team than who Obama chose.

STFU!!!

The GOP is completely out of touch. I appreciate a President that is more like an "Average American" and can take time to do something that he enjoys. BB is our President's favorite sport. Let the man be a fan, and please, GOP, STFU!!!!

It's just for fun, for Pete's sake. Can these people give it a rest for once?

This just show how lame the GOP has become.

Who cares?

I hope your kidding, right? If not, then you senators are a bunch of duffers. Who could possibly take you seriously!

Unbelievable.

Is this coming from all of those GOP members who were on Twitter during the entire time Obama was speaking to them?

Give me a break!

Gee, where were these guys when Bush was visiting with teams that won championships? I hate it when politicians play such obvious games.

Wasn't it Obama who said that we need to turn away from childish things and avoid distractions because we have so many drastic, important changes to make? I'm not sure whether to categorize publicly filling out basketball brackets and flying across the country to appear on Leno should be counted as distractions or childish things but Obama's not living up to his word right now.

I agree... give me a break – if legislators don't have anything better to talk about besides Obama's tourny picks, they need to get a life. One minute they are critizing saying he's trying to do too much, now this. I think it took my 11 y.o. son about 15 minutes to fill out his bracket.

Lighten up! It is a game! GOP needs to not "pounce" on every opportunity to slam the prez....they start to look more opportunistic than relevant.

Give me a break. Overpaid college basketball coaches, ranting about economics. Who pays their bloated salaries, again?

Totally ridiculous. Find something SUBSTANTIVE to talk about GOP...you're just digging your hole deeper.

It's called multi tasking. The GOP should try it. oh, wait, it's something you have to be smart to do. nevermind...

You have got to be kidding me. The last guy in the Oval Office spent month upon month clearing brush on his ranch, but President Obama spends a half hour making some basketball picks and he's not minding the store?

Maybe the Republicans mentioned should spend more time trying to fix the disaster that their mix of deregulation and corporate welfare caused and less nitpicking every hour of the President's day.

People maybe should spend less time alternating between "you're doing too much, Pres Obama!" and "Hey, you're not doing enough, Pres Obama!"

Coach K, shut up... with respect.

Well win or loose, coach K will not be welcomed at the WH.
I suppose the president should have picked DUKE. How "humble" of him.
Lets see, only 62 more coaches to voice out their indignation....and we can all see the light of coach K's grumbles.

Give me a break! Obama is making the economy his top priority! But apparently the repubs don't think he is entitled to have any outside interest! And come on that coach only made that statement because Obama didn't pick his team to be in the final four.

No one cares who the GOP backs. It is news when the new president who is a huge basketball fan weighs in for fun. It is much different that when a GOP senator weighs in for a photo/sound bite op, and does it just to be obstinate.

Just because Bush was too inept to do more than one thing at once doesn't mean Obama is.