Gutter politics
Who's got the better sense of humor ...
Hillary Clinton for making fun of Barack Obama's bowling.
or Obama for making fun of his own bowling?
Of course, Hillary added a serious message in her bowling challenge: She intends to carry the race through the 10th frame.
Also on a far-too-serious note, a pro-Obama blogger analyzes a potential alley fight: "If you bet the Presidential nomination on a bowling match, Barack Obama will win the match. He will learn everything there is to know about bowling including, the origins, the fundamentals, the philosophies of bowling and he will read anything ever written about bowling. And he will beat you." How about that? A new way to settle international conflicts, maybe?
Does John McCain bowl?
More trivia: Mike Huckabee's a lousy bowler, too.
In what sports showdowns would you like to see North Carolina candidates engage?
Comments (8)
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Make them all do the caber toss at the highland games....or joust maybe.
Posted on April 2, 2008 10:44 AM
Personally, I'd never vote for someone who was a very good bowler. Bowling is like playing the accordion--if you're really good at it, it says something about you.
At the same time, I would be hesitant to vote for a politician who bowled a 37. My 7-year old daughter bowls higher than that (at birthday parties, Girl Scout events, etc., not on family outings). Bowling a 37 suggests that one is preciously inept--like the politicians who bounce the first pitch about 40 feet short of home plate. That's embarassing for everyone.
Ideally, I'd want a president who bowled in the 90-140 range: a few strikes/spares, a few open frames. Competent, but not excessively so.
Posted on April 2, 2008 10:45 AM
Nixon was a bowler.
In fairness to Obama, I think he let some kids roll a few for him.
Bowling is also difficult when you're stressed. On my first date with the incredibly gorgeous Diane Flack in seventh grade, we went bowling and she wiped the alley with me. Presidential candidates can experience something like that.
Caber tossing is a really sadistic idea ... and I like it.
Posted on April 2, 2008 10:52 AM
In what sports showdowns would you like to see North Carolina candidates engage?* Doug
A tag team event with Govern Jessie Ventura at the Capital. Of course with the present establishment team from both parties. Neither would show and most likely would hid behind their mother's dresses......
The Bod is back and "don't start the revolution without me!"
Go Jessie!
Posted on April 2, 2008 1:09 PM
Nixon was a bowler.
>>> Well, there you go. You've made my point.
In fairness to Obama, I think he let some kids roll a few for him.
>>> Sounds like a plan for someone on the way to bowling a 37: let the kids take the heat. Is this the way he'd run the White House?
As far as desirable sports, you'd want to knock off those at the high end (sailing, polo, real croquet) and the low end (bowling, dwarf tossing, soccer). Personally, I'd view as ideal some middle-ground, character-building sport like baseball, golf, or ultimate fighting.
Posted on April 3, 2008 12:03 AM
Teddy Roosevelt did some boxing in his younger days, but that's too combative for older presidential candidates. I'd recommend one of those competitions that combine cross country running and target shooting. It requires stamina and nerve.
Posted on April 3, 2008 8:26 AM
But don't distance runners tend to become moody intellectuals due to the isolation?
Posted on April 3, 2008 10:44 AM
But don't distance runners tend to become moody intellectuals due to the isolation?
Posted on April 3, 2008 10:44 AM