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GOP Congresswoman Challenges Obama's Skeet Shooting Claim

The president said he goes skeet shooting 'all the time' at Camp David

Jan 29, 2013 by Lisa Fine

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When asked in an interview if he had ever fired a gun, President Barack Obama said, "Yes, in fact, up at Camp David, we do skeet shooting all the time."

At a time when the nation is gripped by a debate over proposed gun laws, the president's comments to the New Republic came as a surprise to many who had never heard him speak of this activity before.

So skeptical was Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., she said she would like to go skeet shooting with the president.

"If he is a skeet shooter why have we not heard of this, why have we not seen photos, why has he not referenced it at any point in time?" she asked Monday night on CNN. "I think he should invite me to Camp David and I'll go skeet shooting with him and I bet I'll beat him."

White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday he has not seen any pictures of Obama skeet shooting because when the president goes to Camp David, "he goes to spend time with his family and friends and relax, not to produce photographs."

So far, no clay pigeons have come forward to testify.

Via NPR

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RobertJHarsh

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I think it "could" help, but I am with Blackburn, I am calling shenangans on Obama's skeet shooting until I see some video. Maybe we've never seen the photos because he probably sucks at it, like it do :)
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And what does it matter one way or the other Robert?
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Hireman

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@jessejaymes It matters if the president is lying in order to appear less ideological on the topic.
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stepped_in_it

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@jessejaymes My thoughts.....so if he sucks. BFD
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jessejaymes

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@Hireman Nonsense. 95% including myself on the poll above says it doesn't make any difference. He's not lying to impress 5% of the population. Get a grip. It's just more HOWLING by you right wingers.
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jessejaymes

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@stepped_in_it Who frigging cares except the lunatic fringe? Why would we care if he's a good shot or not? I don't think he's going to have to protect himself against a home invasion or a car jacking anytime soon. Jesus Christ the crying never stops.
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harold_lloyd

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Minds are already made up on this issue, and a little PR for the Pres isn't going to change anyone's opinion.
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Neo_NtheMatrix

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So the president who is squeamish to watch a football game goes out skeet shooting? This is too much.
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Denizen_Kate

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@Neo_NtheMatrix - What's to be squeamish about? You're shooting at a block of clay - no people or animals being hurt, no blood and guts. Perhaps squeamish is not the word you're looking for. Did you mean to imply that the president is a little sissified?:)
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harold_lloyd

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@Neo_NtheMatrix
Give up on the 'squeamish' thing, it makes you look ignorant.

Do you even know what that remark was about?

Or are you an example of what can happen?
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Neo_NtheMatrix

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@Denizen_Kate - You said it, not me. I'm just agreeing. *innocently whistles*
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harold_lloyd

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@Denizen_Kate
No, he's off on a tangent.

The Pres said that in light of recent findings about football and concussion, he'd have to think twice about letting his kid play, if he had any boys.

Some people just blame Obama for everything they don't like. It's easier than actually thinking.
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jmann88

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Ha Obama skeet shooting. Better give this whimp a 410ga youth gun with low brass 8 shot with 2 sets of ear plugs
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GmanGSW

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LOL! Would you want to be around him when he took the shot(s), even with such a child's rig?
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woodtick57

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@GmanGSW

could he do any worse than Cheney?
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stepped_in_it

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@woodtick57 Bahaha Thanks for the laugh
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GmanGSW

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@woodtick57 Actually, no, I'd hope not!
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woodtick57

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@GmanGSW

It'd be pretty tough..the only way to do worse would to purposefully shoot your hunting partner...
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I think Obama thought that was some new slang for lighting up doobies...yes he does it all the time
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Denizen_Kate

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If only! ;-)
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@Denizen_Kate ;)
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Medicinebow

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I guess he and Biden are now experts on shooting.
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jmann88

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He probably goes skeet shooting. But when he misses the probably got some small charge on the skeet to explode so it won't hurt his feelings when he misses
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GmanGSW

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I really like your thinking & it wouldn't surprise me in the least re the small charge the secret service (SS) might add so he wouldn't feel so badly, indeed! LOL!
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2b1ask1

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Hussein's leftist, limp wristed pansy a$$ couldn't shoot a rubber band!
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DerivePI

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"Translation for Dummies" - Did it comfort the Armenians to know how well the Turks were at shooting when they took away their guns?
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OhWiseOne

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I do not care if he knows how to shoot or not. I just don't want him to think he can take away our freedoms or rights. He needs to be reminded of that....constantly.
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frigginhell

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This response is why there are no pictures. Why bother? You're not going to sway the attitude of the people you'd be trying to reach out to with a photo-op, why make the empty gesture.
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NTBFW

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Even if he does shoot skeet, it has no bearing on the fact he is trying to destroy the second amendment.
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GmanGSW

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Sadly, amen, re the 2nd amendment. His skeet shooting ISsecondary to the fact of trying to diminish our 2nd amendment right(s)= many of our rights. We have to be as vigilant as we can and keep on our legislators (even the congresswoman) re our 2nd amendment rights & to get POTUS to go skeet shooting with her. The congresswoman is 2ndary, but an interesting twist re the 2nd amendment debate.
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woodtick57

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how so?
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@woodtick57 if you have heard the president speak in the last few weeks you know "how so?" I know it is difficult for you but please try to keep up. Maybe you could hire a tutor?
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stepped_in_it

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@woodtick57 Always wonder why this talk about "destroying the 2nd amendment" talk.....were any of them crying about the National Firearms Act of 1934? At any time....what so ever?
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so no real examples, just vague thoughts..perhaps try to throw a few media soundbytes in next time for some added 'pop'?
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ConserveUSA

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If Obama goes skeet shooting, well good then. I want my guns "toys" to be left alone!
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Canoochee

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"we do skeet shooting" not 'we shoot skeet' Never in my life have I heard anyone who has shot skeet say we do skeet shooting.
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Knightkore

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There you go....
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I'll bet as the commander in chief he has all of the proper paperwork too FID card, license to carry etc. for Maryland. If not they can just back date a copy and slip it in the folder.
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Thegrif

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Do we really care if Obama has shot a gun a few times?

We already know he is a liar, and a 2nd rate used car salesman at Candy Land Motors.
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DARSB

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First Joe Wilson, now Marsha Blackburn. Well, at least these two will have nice safe jobs with Fox after they leave office.
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sittinduck

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I'd have to see him shooting skeet to believe it. Probable just another one of his lies!
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mimi57

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He golfs, vacations ,parties w/ celebs, does the talk show circuit...the only thing he
'shoots' is his mouth, to tell one lie after another... As he works diligently to take away
the rights of law abiding citizens.
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woodtick57

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Which rights are those?
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SavageMazx

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@woodtick57 the rights of the mentally unstable to have guns woodstick....duh
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mbill935

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your right about that.
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mbill935

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@woodtick57 pay attention and stop asking dumb questions
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Tralee

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Makes no difference, but I'm with many who posted comments, I don't believe him, it wouldn't be the first time he's lied for political purposes. This reminds me of John Kerry who said "I'm gonna get me a huntin license".
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Knightkore

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Invite Dick Cheney along....
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Best post on here!
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Knightkore

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@AlexMIA Thank you....
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Knightkore

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@AlexMIA President Hussein Obama could invite Dick Cheney and he'd have his lifetime protection detail....you know with all those military style weapons....protecting him....{possibly also shooting skeet when Presiden Hussein Obama missed....or Dick Cheney if missed....again....}
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