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That may be right, however Magic did beat, "the monster", Mr.James which was an eye opener!

[...] The Most Pressing Matter... 2009 June 2 tags: Barack, barack Obama, barack obama lakers, barack obama nba finals, barack obama nba pick, lakers, nba finals, nba pick, Obama by Mr. Harrington Of course the most pressing matter concerning Barack Obama is, his pick for the NBA Finals. [...]

Come Pres. give the magic a fighting chance i mean they did knock off the defending champs in 7 games on their home turf they did knock off the Cavs in 6 what more do u expect from these guys what happend to the lebron kobe commercials is that even valid anymore but Obama come on I know the lakes show is tough but i have to go with the Magic in 6 on this one its Supermans time to shine give that man props he did help bring the Magic to the finals, i think with Turkoglu, Lewis, and Howard on the Magic get ready Lakers it may be another disappointing finals without the ring give it up Kobe ya already got some rings let Dwight shine for a second, geez.

Has Obama did anything useful beside talk?

I'm a huge Obama supporter, but it is questions like these asked by modern-day "journalists" that worry me about the future of journalism. You get to ask a question to the most powerful man in the world, and you question him on SPORTS?!?!

That's my kind of President.

How in the world can this be considered a "big prediction". I'm so sick of CNN trying to make stories out of nothing. The 24 hour news networks will be the catalyst for the downfall of civilization.

I think he predicted correct.

I could really care less. doesn't he have a country to run?

Wow, I am glad that our president has such important things to deal with!

[...] the White House in purple and gold, the president is backing Los Angeles in the NBA finals. It's probably because of his uncommonly good taste and high basketball IQ, [...]

Governor Palin Statement on William Long

"The stories of two very different lives with similar fates crossed through the media's hands yesterday – both equally important but one lacked the proper attention. The death of 67-year old George Tiller was unacceptable, but equally disgusting was another death that police believe was politically and religiously motivated as well.

William Long died yesterday. The 23-year old Army Recruiter was gunned down by a fanatic; another fellow soldier was wounded in the ambush. The soldiers had just completed their basic training and were talking to potential recruits, just as my son, Track, once did.

Whatever titles we give these murderers, both deserve our attention. Violence like that is no way to solve a political dispute nor a religious one. And the fanatics on all sides do great disservice when they confuse dissention with rage and death."

Governor Sarah Palin

What is the margin of error for President Obama's prediction?

Less time on the NBA and more time on the Middle East please.

This is the first time that I hope that Pres. Obama is wrong!! Go MAGIC.

I really like Obama, but can't stand the Lakers. What's an Obama supporter to do with decisions like these??

When George Bush wants to get confrontational, weapons are used, people die.

When Obama decided to get confrontational, the worst that happens is he's wrong in his assumption.

Orlando in 4 Mr President, we love you but you are wrong. I love LA but that team called Orlando is on fire.

why dont he spend more time trying help the country than himself i guess the only good thing about him picking the lakers is he has not done anything else right so im sure he will mess this up like he has our country

We don't need or want to hear Obama's opinion on everything. He is completely obsessed with staying in the public eye at all times.

Very disturbing.

Oh! No, Mr. president "Big Otown and destiny world" will prevail in six.

Obama in 8, I think.

orlando in 6... the same knuckleheads picking LA, are the same ones who said the Celtics would beat Orlando... then, they said the Cavs would beat Orlando... they're just gutless... Orlando will be impossible for LA to defend against, and Gasol is NOT going to do well against Dwight Howard...

Thank you, President Obama, for sticking to the important issues. North Korea exploding nuclear bombs, the Islamic Republic of Iran on the verge of being able to do the same, and two ongoing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Not to mention nearly two million jobs lost since you ascended to the presidency in January. I'd say the NBA Finals are right up there. Thank you, sir.

and this is worth ink why?

And I've gotten it right 4 of the last 5.

Orlando in 6

Can I borrow a few million bucks? And after I spend it all, can I borrow a few million more after I file for bankruptcy? and then can we just let the tax payers pay the money back?

Thanks!

magic in 7

I have a prediction for Obama... I predict he's going to make good on his promise to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell. How's that?

1.. Obama will turn on Israel in order to appease Muslim terrorists--Jews who voted for Obama are screwed.

2. Obama will continue to threaten N. Korea and Iran but do nothing.
Soon enough, N. Korea will sell a nuke to Al Qaeda that will turn up in a suitcase in the U.S. You can't threaten people unless you follow through on the threat.

3. Obama will continue to say that marriage is ONLY between a man and a woman, thereby confirming his opinion that gays are less than human and have no right to marry.

I am sure there are going to be all sorts of snide remarks about the President's prediction and people are going to say who cares what he thinks but I, for one, think it is refreshing that we have a President that is interested in things going on in this country instead of every word coming out of his mouth being IRAQ.

Godspeed on your trip, Mr President

Once again, I agree with our President. Lakers in 6.

but get to work

Are you kidding me- who cares? Especially since he's not exactly a prophet based on earlier predictions.

I pick President Obama to win in 2012.

I was with you with UNC but heavens, BEAT LA!!!

Jimmy The Pres, I'm picking Howard and the Magic's, in 8 games.

I Predict Obama will be exposed for the illegal Alien who he is , KENYA BORN usurper

I wished the president gets out of these sport predictions business and concetrate on the important business of the Nation. He is only creating bad feelings.

hope he knows more about basketball than he does running a country

Let the "I can't believe Obama is watching basketball instead of fixing the country" comments begin...

President Obama, I have had faith in you so far and as a true Lakers' fan, I can only hope you are right again. My faith did waiver a bit when you picked North Carolina over UCLA during March Madness but guess what – unfortunately, you were spot on.

Whew! That is some hard driving journalism there!

I agree with Mr Obama L.A .in six Go Lakers...................!

Barry must have been inspired by the Lakers' change to the Star Spangled Banner last week.

As a Floridian I find Obama's pro-Californian pick a betrayal. Hopefully he's as bad at predicting the outcome of basketball games as he is at economics. Go Magic!!!

Even though many criticized McCain for his ad comparing Obama to the likes of Hilton and Spears, it is turning out to be scarily accurate. Wouldn't a more important prediction be something like: Obama's disastrous economic policies cause hyperinflation and the dollar plummets? Here's my prediction: Despite showing absolutely no concern for a ballooning deficit and continuing many Bush era practices, the Obamaniacs will continue to defend his policies.

Well this is just about as important as a night out in NYC! People are losing their jobs and homes he is making a 'basketball quick prediction'...he's a joke as a president!

Wasn't Florida close? , well California wasn't.... o well nice to see a backbone... LA wins..

I am an Obama fan, but he's got this one pegged incorrectly; not sure if he realizes the Magic are 2-0 against LA this year. I predict Magic in 6.

Obama,
So poised and confident and as much at peace with himself as a Walrus and now, staying hip, with the culture that brought him forth. It is not how many books one reads but how well one reads them. And with all that polished panache, when he stuffs up, as surely he must, he will look like Ford impersonating Bush at his worst.

Just what we need...a Prez that worries more about who is going to win a sports game rather than worrying about what his real job is suppose to be...and that is taking care of this great nation. Hey Prez lets at least worry about getting this economy back on track then you can worry about who is going to win the NBA Finals. You are STUPID just to let you know!!!!!!! Go get a another job and let someone else the job you are suppose to be doing and this great nation will be much better off!!!

Obama you got better things to do besides waste my taxpayer money on trips to NYC or predict the NBA winner or play up to your muslim brothers. Obama, the American people know that you are selling out the USA to your muslim nation and that you are taking the same steps as the anti-christ so it is time that you change your ways. We see thru your smoke screen.

I love the President, but I hope the Lakers lose. I can't stand Kobe.

Hey! I am a righty and I agree with the lefty! What's up with that?? Now, I 'm scared!

Is this a joke? GM is going down and taking us with it wall st is sucking the life out of our country, and obama is cheering them on and paying their bills with our money and cnn has the audacity to run this story. The time has come to demand that this man keep his promise of change or show him the door. Bush was the last straw, and from here on we the people need to send a clear message to all politicians that enough is enough. And no he doesnt deserve any more time than he has already had because he is screwing things up even more than they already were. No body thought for a minute that cash infusions would help restore GM to profitability, ibn fact the polls showed the taxpayers wanted to let them go quietly into that good night, but no obama knew better and now we are out billions more. Thanks big guy I knew we could trust you. Take the country back before it gets sold out from under us.

I figure he has bigger fish to fry than worrying about basketball, but then that's just my opinion, and I could be wrong.

can OBAMA read?
Axelrod told him to say this and put it on his teleprompter.

It kills me that I disagree with Obama on everything OTHER THAN sports it seems. I bleed Carolina blue when it comes to NCAA Basketball and I've been a huge Laker fan since the James Worthy days. Oh well, I guess on the Tarheels and Lakers we at least see eye to eye.

What's really important is that Obama is selling out Israel. All Jews that voted for Obama will rue the day.

Of course, this is the same clown that said he sees the light at the end of the economic tunnel..., just before 1.2 million more Americans were laid off. Any bets on this weeks numbers??

If it drops below 600,000 watch for the cheer progressive state run media, over 610,000, watch for it to disappear from their radar..., again.

If President Obama's prediction is as accurate as his prediction that bailout money would prevent a GM bankruptcy, I'll put my money on the Magic!

Now that Obama is President with the CIA and Secret Service to back him up the Orlando Magic Coach might want to lose or he could become a FOB (Friend of Barack). (HA!)

nothing to pay attention to now, all the excitement is gone

Okay, what more evidence do we need? The man is CLEARLY a GENIUS!!

Who doesn't know its going to be Lakers???

LAAAA KERRRRZZZ!!!!

7 ft men slamming a ball into a 12 ft hoop.....I fail to see the fascination.

Hoh, boy. It's Laker time in LA again. Time to batton down the hatches...

Will Obama gives us a toilet paper pick and can you CNN post it! He's so great, he's smart, he's cool.

He loves his basketball! Finally, a President who is not afraid to be himself.

God speed! We will be praying for your safe return.

Who cares? How about some job predictions Obama!

Where is the Reporting on the corruption in ACORN? Where is the reporting about Obama suspending off shore drilling,when he keeps shouting he wants off foreign oil? Where is the reporting about Obama's approval for Iran to have Nuclear Energy,but stops America's continued development of Nuclear Power?..Who the frickin hell cares about Round ball predictions,,,We have real problems facing US,and we need some one to report the news,and quit sucking up to a stupid PEBO.

This isn't news!! I am sure there are more important issues in the world than this and Obamas big date. Glamorous and fun stories for Obama. All the while keep on Bush/Cheney bashing articles, if you can call them that. Come on CNN, time to get over it, you won.

Here's my prediction:

Netanyahu orders strike against Iranian Nuclear facility. Obama stammers – unable to make a coherent decision who to support thus showing he IS the proverbial 90lb weakling.

This will happen within the next 4 months.

I don't care about his predictions, he's still doing a great job as president.

Have a safe trip Mr. President and come back soon.

Obama 2012

lets see if cnn will post here cnn is the worst when it comes to telling the truth and only prints pro obama comments