Can Obama Be a Superstar?

Second Quarter

The pundits say the president needs a huge come-from-behind victory. By Howard Kurtz.

Published Oct. 16 2012 10:17AM EDT

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Now Barack Obama has to be LeBron James.

At least, that's what Joe Scarborough said on his MSNBC morning show. The president must act like the NBA superstar in Tuesday night's debate, pouring in points as if it is Game 7 against the Lakers.

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Not too much pressure, right?

At the same time,...

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Can Obama Be a Superstar?

The pundits say the president needs a huge come-from-behind victory. By Howard Kurtz.

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