Mr. Blackwell died this week. In his honor, the Republicans are establishing an award: it’s for spending the most money you can while still looking like you shop at Wal-Mart.
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By the way, to any new readers, this is primarily a sports jokes blog, with politics thrown in. Until November 4, however, it may be the other way around. And while I will cheerfully attempt jokes about anyone, I am an unabashed supporter of Barack Obama. (Besides, alas, he’s not that funny.) For any McCain-Palin fans, I hope you have a sense of humor about it, otherwise check back post-election. I do promise some Biden jokes.
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John McCain accused Barack Obama of recently changing his tax plan while running for President. As opposed to himself, who changed his tax plan back when he decided to run for President.
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Football coach Rich Rodriguez agreed to terms with the University of Michigan back in January. But he just finally on Friday signed the six year deal worth an estimated $2.5 million a year.
Good thing too, with all those other schools just waiting to steal away a 2 and 5 coach.
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After Barry Bonds sat out most of the 2006 season after problems with knee surgery performed by his personal doctor, now comes the news that Tom Brady’s personal surgeon may have botched his knee surgery as well.
Meanwhile, in the NBA, several players have suggested to Kobe Bryant that perhaps he should look beyond the Lakers team physician for a second opinion about HIS knee.
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