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youtube.com - 3/21/2009

Obama's "Special Olympics" Joke on Leno (video)

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This is for all the rabid repugs who couldn't wait for a slip of the tongue from the Messiah. Enjoy Wingnuts!

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politico.com - 3/20/2009

W.H. walks back on 'Special Olympics'

— politico.com — Obama makes his difficult week worse by saying his bowling skills are "like the Special Olympics or... something." (more) W.H. walks back on 'Special Olympics'

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campaignspot.nationalreview.com - 3/20/2009

Palin Hits Obama on 'Special Olympics' Joke

— campaignspot.nationalreview.com — Gov. Sarah Palin responded to remarks made last night by President Obama related to the Special Olympics... on amp;ldquo;The Tonight Show with Jay Leno":... . . . (more) Palin Hits Obama on 'Special Olympics' Joke

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latimes.com - 3/21/2009

Not bowled over by Obama's Special Olympics joke - Los Angeles Times

— latimes.com — Reporting from Chicago -- When she met Barack Obama two years ago, Caitlin Cox proudly wore the... two bronze medals she had won at the Special Olympics. The then-Illinois senator grinned as she showed him pictures of her signature bubble-gum-pink ... (more) Not bowled over by Obama's Special Olympics joke - Los ...

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