Obama's budget fumble

Gene Sperling's sports metaphors collided so often during the White House budget rollout that it's a wonder the man didn't pull a hamstring.

The head of President Obama's National Economic Council suited up for a Monday afternoon news conference with a full lineup of athletic cliches.

"We believe manufacturing punches above its weight economically," he said, and the administration's trade policy "will level the playing field against countries around the world."

Sperling, who held the same position under the less-athletic Bill Clinton, said his basketball-loving boss' policies are "as complementary as good hitting, good pitching and good fielding is for a baseball team -- or, to seasonally adjust, good shooting, good rebounding and good playmaking."

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As Barry's first term runs down to the final seconds can he make the three pointer? I hope he misses the shot!

otisptoadwater wrote: As Barry's first term runs down to the final seconds can he make the three pointer? I hope he misses the shot!

It'll be tough for him to make the shot when he's aiming at the wrong basket.

And you posted this to bitch about what?

Soulshiner wrote: And you posted this to bitch about what?

That someone giving a speech needs a 5 yard penalty for excessive sporting analogy use.

Someone misses football or they need a timeout.

It's also halftime in America.
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photo-fish wrote: Someone misses football or they need a timeout.

It's also halftime in America.

Maybe he needs a minute or two in the penalty box?

I guess I can't blame the guy too much for casting it out there and seeing if he gets any hits.