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July 1, 2008
Beat 360° 07/01/08
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It’s time for ‘Beat 360°!’

Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption. Our staff will get in on the action too.

Tune in every night at 10p ET to see if you are our favorite! Can you Beat 360°?

Here is the ‘Beat 360°’ pic of the day:

President George W. Bush gives a signed baseball to Cramer Hill Little Red Sox' player Xavier Garcia on the South Lawn at the White House, Monday.

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Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Seriously, can I get a few bucks for the deficiet, kid?

Landon Pasby, Texas   July 1st, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Little boy: "Hello Mr. President! I'm going be paying off your deficit when I grow up!"

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Someday this will be a famous picture of the old President meeting the new President, the chipmunk guy in back.

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Finally, an advisor the President can really talk with.

Tracey Anderson - Boston, MA   July 1st, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Put it there little man and welcome to the armed services.

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Seeing as your economic prospects aren't bright, little boy, maybe your family can sell this baseball on E-bay for gas money.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 1st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Xavier: "Yeah, yeah, whatever Mister, I'm here for the mascot, so step out of the way!"

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Please take this baseball in lieu of any Social Security payments for your generation.

Chris, Miami FL   July 1st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Gee Mister, you're scarier than that creepy mascot!

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 1st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

My name is George whats yours?

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

President Bush: I don't get it, "Who is on first, and What is on Second?"

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

NO!.....I wanted the mascots autograph, not yours!

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Come on kid, don't leave me hangin'.

Jim Singh, La Mesa   July 1st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

"Com'n, let me throw the ball and I'll make you secretary of something"

stephen   July 1st, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Hey partner, it's ok to strike out in baseball but remember the 3 strikes law when you grow up son.

Toronto

Kristen- Philadelphia, PA   July 1st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Hey Mr. President, you think you could get me one signed by Barck Obama too.

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 3:53 pm ET

My daddy talks about you all the time Mr. President........ You don't look anything like a lame duck to me.

Kimberly Laux Sherman Oaks, CA   July 1st, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Yes, I am the President, kid, sorry about the whole Public Education thing.

Roy, ME   July 1st, 2008 3:54 pm ET

"How'd you like to go and fight in Iraq so I can make my rich friends richer, little fella?"

Geoff, Birmingham AL   July 1st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

"When I said give me five, I meant $5.00, so I can fill up the presidential limo. Wait, gas is how much?"

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hit a touchdown for me kid!

Jim- Kearny, NJ   July 1st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

You're better than me, kid. They would only let me be a cheerleader.

Bill - Tennessee   July 1st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Preparing for his retirement, George Bush begins negotiations to purchase his next baseball team, a franchise in the Little Leagues.

Geoff, Birmingham AL   July 1st, 2008 3:58 pm ET

President Bush, thinking he was greeting Barack Obama, says, "Man, you're younger than I thought!"

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Nice shot kid. I didn't think that ball would reach a second floor window.

Kim   July 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

"I'm only the President, what do you want me to do about gas prices"?

AFC, Toronto   July 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

"Say, CNN is hiring them kinda young these days aren't they? Heh-heh-heh. You're not gonna ask my administration any tough questions now, are you Sonny. Heh-heh-heh?"

Lloyd in TX   July 1st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Boy we could really use some strong arms like yours to throw grenades in Iraq.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 1st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

No, I don't think VP cheney is mad you hit him. But if you see him with a gun...run like hell.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 1st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Can you say nucular?

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 1st, 2008 4:01 pm ET

"Hello little fellow. You're not in the ball park anymore are ya? Well, neither am I."

Lloyd in TX   July 1st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Young man, my scouts will be watching over the next few years.
But just in case this baseball thing doesn't work out, so will my military recruiters.

Junior C. Young   July 1st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Son, as you take my right hand, can you swear here and now, that you are not part of the Axis of Evil?

AFC, Toronto   July 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Dubya welcomes another hard-hitting member of the mainstream media.

Wayne Fife, Newfoundland, Canada   July 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I don't really want to shake hands with you, I just wanted the ball.

Braidon - Taber, Alberta, Canada   July 1st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

It sure was a good idea to start recruiting little leaguers for Iraq. They're so spunky.

Wayne Fife, Newfoundland, Canada   July 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

You just gave it to me, now you want it back! My father warned me about taxes.

Lloyd in TX   July 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Boy, since we started cracking down on immigration, the Dominican 13 year olds sure have gotten shorter.

Wayne Fife, Newfoundland, Canada   July 1st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Wow, I'll treasure this forever. Umm, don't pay any attention if you happen to see it on ebay.

Sheri Velarde   July 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

"Hey there little buddy. Why dream of the big leagues when you could grow up to go to Iraq someday."

Sheri V
Albuquerque, NM

JC- Los Angeles   July 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

"Mr. President, it's three strikes and you're out, geez."

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Common kid, It's my turn to pitch.

Wayne Fife, Newfoundland, Canada   July 1st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

No way am I giving you five bucks for this. I'm just a little kid, pay for your own war.

Jano bartron   July 1st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Thank you Mr. president, but i think you spelled your name wrong.

Spokane Washington

Holly Smith   July 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Well son, there's more than enough lights to play on this field...

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Red Sox, I'm more of a Cincinnati Red's fan myself.

Jenny Rome Georgia   July 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

come on kid ya got the green card or not?

Terry   July 1st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

"Aww c,mon l'il buddy shake my hand, Pleeeeze. I've got an image
problem. C,mon, help me out."

Kim   July 1st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

"I'm only the President, what do you want me to do about gas prices"?

Kim, Bolingbrook, IL

Terry   July 1st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

"' Now, now, don't be scared.That's not Cheney in mascot suit"

Dinah Barry (Korea)   July 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Sir, are you going to sign this baseball like you recently signed war funding?....If so, that's gonna be an expensive ball!

dominic, toronto   July 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

bush: i'm a good catcher, i caught a ton of bricks that fell on me in the past 8 years, want me on your team kiddo?

Lloyd in TX   July 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Young man you've just won the White House T-Ball Championship.
What are you going to do next?
"'I'm being sent to the Diyālā province?!"

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Hey kid, If you don't let me win, I'm taking back my ball and going home.

mary mascari   July 1st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

but ..i don't want to play in the bush leauge.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

What do you mean, It's not fair having Cheney as umpire?

Terry   July 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

" If you pretend to like me, I'll take yout to my ranch and you can see how pretty Texas is"

Chris, Sioux Falls, SD   July 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

"Is the Bush League named after you, Mr. President?"

Howard Surdin   July 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Hey Kid, everyone has to pay taxes unless you own an oil company. So pay UP!

Frank Mascari   July 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Nice job!

But I dont have that ten bucks I said I would give you.

I fogot I dont carry Cash

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Now I hope I don't see this on ebay.

Terry   July 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

"Don't look over there, the black man isn't President yet"

Terry   July 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

" No kiddin' I used to be somebody"

Bruce Schwartz   July 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Kid, I told you, you didn't have enough for the signed bat.

Bruce Schwartz
Bayside, NY

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 1st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Bush: "Ouch, my back! Why do they make these little people so small?"

Dinah Barry (Korea)   July 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

You caught the fly ball all by yourself? Wow, that's about as historic as me winning the re-election

Mike C of Detroit Mi.   July 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

"Come On Kid...I know you have a couple of bucks for gas!"

penny   July 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

"Hey little dude, can you give a brother a break!"

Terry   July 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

" I would invite you back for Easter, but I won't be living here anymore.
Anyway I'll probably be busy defending my self at the Hague by then."

Henry B. Alva, OK   July 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Mmm, I wonder how many gallons of gas I can get for this?

Nick Tampa, FL   July 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Do I look like I'm wearing a Texas Rangers uniform, Mr.?!!!!!

David, Boise, ID   July 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

President Bush shakes the hand of a young ballplayer after the ceremonial first pitch. He then announced the youngster's Red Sox team the winner and hoisted a "Mission Accomplished" sign in the air all before the game actually began...

Lis Alexandra from Capital of Texas   July 1st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

PRESIDENT BUSH thanks Little League Member, Xavier Garcia,
Saying, "Thanks, Little Dude, For Lending Me Your Wallet, and All You Have In It, It Seems I've Been Experiencing a Bit Of a DEFECIT, These Past Few Years !!"

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I know it's baseball, but aren't you a little young to be chewing tobacco?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

But kid, I'm ALWAY'S the one they ask to throw out the first ball, of the game.

Ray Jones, Westminster, MD   July 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Yeah well I was planning on the Rangers, so just go on and take the ball...

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

They always ask me to throw out the ball, but I never get to bat. You wanna pitch me a few?

Paul C   July 1st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Bush: Red Sox, eh? Congratulations on your championship!

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

What's a gipper???

Sterling Bronx, NY   July 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Now remember, don't use this as a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

Caitlin- Lincoln, NE   July 1st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Just take the ball like a good little boy. I'm know I'm not Obama, but I am still President Bush.

Bud Curtis   July 1st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

After seven years of detractors accusing the President of playing in a league of his own, the President decided to find out how the little people play the game.
Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

Carol in California   July 1st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

What do you mean you'd rather have Mickey Mouse's signature on the baseball?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Here's some advice kid? Don't eat pretzels while watching sport's on t.v.

Kim   July 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

"Sorry kid for cutting this short, but I'm late for a no child left behind meeting".

Kim, Bolingbrook, IL

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Hey kid, I'll flip ya for the ball, heads or tails?

Julie Simeone   July 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Bush: "Good luck against the Yankees this weekend, son."

Kid: "I'm not one of the real ones, Mr. President."

New York, NY

Bradley, Chapel Hill, NC   July 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I hear ya' kid, I know what it's like to strike out, too.

Dee, New York   July 1st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Bush: I know a little about baseball....please please pick me for your team.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I'm afraid I've been traded kid, In Jan. the team will have a new manager.

Don Esposito - Coconut Creek, FL   July 1st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

"There's a $5 fee to play on the White House lawn Junior, cough it up!"

Walter, Coral Gables, FL   July 1st, 2008 5:03 pm ET

"Hi, my name is George. I will be out of a job soon. You need a batting coach?".

Steve   July 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

You want to trade this ball for one of those gas credit cards? I don't blame you.

-Steve
Kansas

Samantha J, Centerton, AR   July 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Mr. President... I can throw the ball better than you can.

Dee, New York   July 1st, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Bush, "Here's your ball back kid. Could you try not to knock any more through the windows of that big white house over there?"

Eric in Upstate NY   July 1st, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Hey Slugger, how's the arm? Keep in tough, did ya know I'm gonna scout for the Rangers after I'm done with the President thing?

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 1st, 2008 5:23 pm ET

"I joined the Secret Service to serve my country but I didn't know I'd have to do it dressed as a chipmonk"

Art Lazar   July 1st, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Mr. President, Chipmonk. I stand my congressional testimony. I do not do steriods.

Terry   July 1st, 2008 5:27 pm ET

" No, I'm sorry I don't know Anderson well enough to arrange a meeting"

Sarah, Texas   July 1st, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Little boy: I wonder how much I can get for this on eBay?

Anna - chicago ,il   July 1st, 2008 5:47 pm ET

"Hey kid, I know my approval rating is down now, but this could be worth something someday"

Susan, Tiburon CA   July 1st, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Quick! Grab my hand and let's get outta here before that scary chipmunk attacks!

Stephen, Rochester, MI   July 1st, 2008 5:48 pm ET

"Dubya? What's that? We haven't gotten that far on Sesame Street."-Xavier Garcia.

Stephen, Rochester, MI   July 1st, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I miss the days when people didn't get upset if you dropped the ball.-Bush

Nicole, Los Angeles   July 1st, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Minutes after being honored by the president, this little leaguer is subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee on rumors of performance-enhancing drugs.

Ashley, Florida   July 1st, 2008 6:01 pm ET

No, I don't work here. I'm actually the president.

Jessica   July 1st, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I have heard Senator McCain is pretty good with kids so he'll invite you to White House for next Easter!
Jessica
Manchester, NH

Marc-Atlanta, GA   July 1st, 2008 6:05 pm ET

"Stick to baseball, kid. As president, you don't get a pinch-hitter, and no one cheers for you when you're on the home stretch."

cory- baton rouge   July 1st, 2008 6:08 pm ET

George: Great job kid! If you give me a big hug, I'll throw in a Congressional Medal of Little League Freedom for ya!!!

Christina Dey Los Alamos, NM   July 1st, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I'm not really suposed to be talking to strangers Sir, but my mommy told me you are the President.

cory- baton rouge   July 1st, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Yes, the Boogey Man is included in our "War on Terror."

or

I'm trying to get the U.N. to place economic sanctions on both the Boogey Man and the Monster Underneath our Beds. They must disarm...and agree to Israel's right to exist.

Mustapha, Dallas, TX   July 1st, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Give me your hand, child. I won't leave you behind

Ryan W, Los Angeles   July 1st, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Daddy, why is this old guy writing on my baseball, can I have a new one.

Mustapha, Dallas, TX   July 1st, 2008 6:24 pm ET

"Child, you will be more popular playing Baseball than being a President."

Clay - West Union, SC   July 1st, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Sorry sir, my mommy told me not to talk to strangers...

Terry   July 1st, 2008 6:26 pm ET

"Hi there, I'm Barney's Dad."

Eric-Ohio   July 1st, 2008 6:26 pm ET

"And maybe one day you too can be President"

Eric Mullins
Wapakoneta, Ohio

Jacqueline (Jax), NY   July 1st, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Xavier: Mr. President, giving fives is so 70's. We're supposed to "fist bump" now.

Terry   July 1st, 2008 6:28 pm ET

"Hey that's nothin', in Texas, all our chipmunks are six foot three".

Craig Powell   July 1st, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Don't be nervous son; it's safer to play ball with me than to go hunting with the Vice President.

Jacqueline (Jax), NY   July 1st, 2008 6:29 pm ET

G. W. B.: Hey, let me get some skin...
Xavier: ... Erh, huh?!

Jacqueline (Jax), NY   July 1st, 2008 6:33 pm ET

President Bush: Give me five, little man.
Xavier: I'm sorry, Mr. President but we're not allowed to carry cash on the field.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 1st, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Bush: "Ok buddy, don't act suspicious now, just wink if that big, scary rat is still standing behind us..."

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 6:40 pm ET

President Bush shows his humorous side by zapping little boy with a hand buzzer.

David, Switzerland   July 1st, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Heck of a job, shorty! Hee... hee...

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Win one for the gipper?..........What's a gipper?

Kara K. Scottsdale, AZ   July 1st, 2008 6:49 pm ET

"If you shake my hand, you can meet a real baseball player!"

Joao Bicalho (John) Orange Park, Fla.   July 1st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

President Bush: "Hey Buddy, here I am passing the ball to you. Do the best you can. I did."

bill eleva wi   July 1st, 2008 6:50 pm ET

i think i can beat u bush

Quinlyn   July 1st, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Boy, your the oldest red soxs player I've ever seen!

Quinlyn, U.S.A.

Michelle S. / Dover, OH   July 1st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

George Bush? George Bush?? I thought I was meeting George Brett!

Quinlyn   July 1st, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Now that I've given you this ball, will you vote for the rebublican side in the 20something-something election?

Quinlyn, U.S.A.

Todd from Philly   July 1st, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hand over the performance enhancing drugs...

Larry Steele, Aurora CO   July 1st, 2008 6:59 pm ET

"You know Xavier, It seems like I have to give everybody something - before they'll shake my have these days."

Erin Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 1st, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Hey Kid! Don't you want to shake my hand. I'm the President of the United States. I'm demonstrating my right to be a giver not a taker.

Helen - Illinois   July 1st, 2008 7:05 pm ET

No thank you Pete Rose; I want Barry Bond's autograph!

Doug - Denver, CO   July 1st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Welcome to the Game against Terror.

Alheli ("Ala-Lee") Picazo, Calgary, Alberta, Canada   July 1st, 2008 7:15 pm ET

"I didn't know baseball players shrunk if they stopped taking steroids!"

James Friday   July 1st, 2008 7:26 pm ET

"Honestly, I AM the leader of the free world!"

Mark, Scottsdale, AZ   July 1st, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Kid, your portion of the national debt is $35,000. Here, have a baseball.

Heather   July 1st, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Im glad I could sign that for you......that will be 30.00 please.

Greg Garrison Riverside, CA.   July 1st, 2008 7:31 pm ET

"Golly Mr. Bonds you look so much bigger on t.v."

andre   July 1st, 2008 7:33 pm ET

History, my son, will make this baseball worth a lot of money...Just like it will make me the best president ever...

andre, NB, CA   July 1st, 2008 7:34 pm ET

History, my son, will make this baseball worth a lot of money...

Greg Garrison Riverside, CA.   July 1st, 2008 7:40 pm ET

"Forget the big stuffed animal over there, I'm the President."

Alisha - Raleigh, NC   July 1st, 2008 7:42 pm ET

"Hey Mister, can I get my Obama-Ball back!"

Julie - Bahamas   July 1st, 2008 7:48 pm ET

No, Mr. President. The Green Monster isn't really a monster.

TONY LOPEZ   July 1st, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Little boy, Mr President I thought this was Disney World....

Anthony, California   July 1st, 2008 8:13 pm ET

I can't shake on your proposal. I'm just a little leaguer. There's no way I can help you solve the rising gas prices.

Jeff W, Fort Lauderdale, FL   July 1st, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Hey kid, there's no crying in baseball, just like in the presidency.

Sarah McWhirter, San Antonio TX   July 1st, 2008 8:27 pm ET

You say you're disillusioned with the public school system? Big words from a little leaguer- sounds like you weren't left behind, smarty pants!

Dorrine Fokes   July 1st, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Thanks Mr. President, can we do this again next weekend?

Greg Garrison Riverside, CA.   July 1st, 2008 8:46 pm ET

"Howdy pard, I'm Batman."

matt   July 1st, 2008 8:46 pm ET

you still love me, dont you?

atlanta ga

Todd-Olathe, KS   July 1st, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Congratulations son......you passed the drug test, now take this Barry Bonds ball and hit the field!

Jason B, Vancouver, Canada   July 1st, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Thanks Mr. President, do you think we can have the mascot autograph it for me!

Greg Garrison Riverside, CA.   July 1st, 2008 8:49 pm ET

" I do really wanna play, but Laura gets mad when I come home with grass stains."

Chris, Miami FL   July 1st, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Out of my way old man! It's Charlie the Chipmunk!

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Let me show you how to pitch a "Shucks and Awwwwww" At least that's what the crowd would call it. After the batter, hit a home run.

Matt - New York, NY   July 1st, 2008 9:00 pm ET

What do you say, let's switch jobs for a day? Pretty please?

Eileen Connelly   July 1st, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Do you want to meet the Vice President ? He is hiding in the mouse costume.

Anna   July 1st, 2008 9:01 pm ET

C'mon kid, hand me over the ball. I'll tell you what. You give it to me and I'll promise you that you'll be President one day, okay?

Toronto, ON, Canada

issa   July 1st, 2008 9:06 pm ET

sorry son i almost forgot you, dont worry no child left behind remember??

Zack C.   July 1st, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Mr. ,your blocking my view of who I came to see.

Noel (Tokyo, Japan)   July 1st, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Your signature is upside down Mr President.

Noel (Tokyo, Japan)   July 1st, 2008 9:12 pm ET

President: This is a great photo op ... maybe it will appear on a CNN blog.

Samantha- Philadelphia, PA   July 1st, 2008 9:13 pm ET

"Oh great, we finally got over one George's curse, and now this guy comes along? Here's to another 100 years of Little League World Series losses!"

Noel (Tokyo, Japan)   July 1st, 2008 9:14 pm ET

President: What do you mean 'I've already got a better one from Barak?'

Steve from Michigan   July 1st, 2008 9:14 pm ET

"Thanks, I appreciate your vote"

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 1st, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Hello Mr. Thanks for the baseball. Do I know you? You look familiar but I can't place you.

Jeanette from Memphis   July 1st, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Little Xavier shakes on his promise to vote for George P. Bush as soon as he turns 18.

Roxanna, Greenville, MS   July 1st, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Yeah kid, I really live in the White House. Just ask the guy behind me.

Jeremie, Canada   July 1st, 2008 9:30 pm ET

I swear Mr. President, I have never done steroids!

ralph allentown p.a.   July 1st, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Give me an all american handshake,no fist bumps for us kid.

sean odean   July 1st, 2008 9:33 pm ET

If you have any change to donate to Hillary, drop it in the cup.

Don, WA   July 1st, 2008 9:35 pm ET

"Awesome sir...now I have a ball with your name on it."

VINNY   July 1st, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Mr. President can you adopt me? My parents are complaining about economy, jobs and everything else all the time. I am tired of them.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Well lookie there, your right ! I did sign my name upside down.

Jeremie, Canada   July 1st, 2008 9:38 pm ET

"Sorry Mr. President... fist bumps only."

Ray Jones, Westminster, MD   July 1st, 2008 9:38 pm ET

"What do you mean you'd rather have a Beat 360 T-Shirt?"

Santiago Rico, Pharr Texas   July 1st, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Little Xavier, if you really want to become President of the United States my advice is simple: switch to cheerleading.

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Xavier, hey ! didn't they name a college after you?

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I heard steroids make you shrink, but this is ridiculous !

Steve Dennehy, nyc   July 1st, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Hey Kid, can I have your autograph–right now it's worth more than mine!

Megan- Douglas, GA   July 1st, 2008 9:49 pm ET

See now, son, if the country was as messed up as all those grown-ups say it is, I wouldn't have the time to be giving you this here baseball!

Alistair   July 1st, 2008 9:50 pm ET

No Mr. President, the Zero on my back's how much money's in the Government bank Account

Angel Manners   July 1st, 2008 9:51 pm ET

No, Xavier Garcia, that's my baseball, that's a bad Xavier Garcia !

Kent Fitzsimmons,Kewanee, IL   July 1st, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Read my lips..............No Asterisk. And no........Bonds didn't sign the ball I did.

Brian from Washington   July 1st, 2008 9:54 pm ET

To the amazement of onlookers and the surrounding crowd, both the President and the small athlete conjointly shouted "My job is way harder than yours!"

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 1st, 2008 9:54 pm ET

How many times have I told you to keep the baseball out of the "White House" lawn? Next time it happens, I'm keeping it !

Rita, Tampa FL   July 1st, 2008 9:55 pm ET

You would look better in a Yankee's shirt son. Better yet, you would look great in the new "I Won The Beat 360 Challenge" T-Shirt.

Richmond, Rowland Heights, CA   July 1st, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Now remember kid, never choke on a pretzel.

Richmond, Rowland Heights, CA   July 1st, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Sorry, Mr. President, but when you're out, you're out, and you're not going to get another outing. I mean inning.

wendy zizmor new york ny   July 1st, 2008 10:00 pm ET

hey kid its the economy stupid

Han, Taipei, TW   July 1st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Don't make me embarrassed kid. Just take the ball, please....

Michael Cullen   July 1st, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Did you know that I almost became president of the MLB?

Michael

Vermont

daniel...california   July 1st, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Do you know were Osama Bin Laden is hiding?

kudzo ahegbebu los angeles california   July 1st, 2008 10:03 pm ET

and i want a new toy car, a baseball...

Myles, Dallas   July 1st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

"These kids are better than the Texas Ranger team I owned."

daniel...california   July 1st, 2008 10:04 pm ET

No, I'm not the mascot, The term "lame duck" has nothing to do with animals.

kudzo ahegbebu los angeles california   July 1st, 2008 10:05 pm ET

what do you mean you dont want me to sign your baseball

Joe, KZ   July 1st, 2008 10:06 pm ET

"I know you were supposed to throw out the first pitch. But, hey, I AM the President!"

Richmond, Rowland Heights, CA   July 1st, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Sorry, Mr. President, but I think you should really go join the softball team instead.

Melissa Reiss, O'Fallon, MO   July 1st, 2008 10:06 pm ET

"Now run along and tell your parents to vote Republican!" said Pres. Bush while attempting to build support for McCain by targeting the young.

Michael   July 1st, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Mr, President, I think you should use an eraser on your pencil – then you can fix your mistakes.

Chuck from Hamilton Ontario Canada   July 1st, 2008 10:09 pm ET

What position do you play...Short stop?

Sage keys Florida   July 1st, 2008 10:09 pm ET

What do you mean you can't afford to take us all out to Star Bucks You promised ! Florida

Patrick Clarke, Toronto, Canada   July 1st, 2008 10:09 pm ET

While his appeal continues to strike, Bush remains popular among children.

Ray Jones, Westminster, MD   July 1st, 2008 10:10 pm ET

"Oh you heard those radio ads too. I agree they don't sound anything like me."

Dan Lerner (toronto)   July 1st, 2008 10:11 pm ET

My daddy says your a lame duck, does that mean you can’t swim?

Kristen   July 1st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

At least someone approves of the job I'm doing.

Kristen
Roosevelt, NJ

Mike   July 1st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

"Smile kid, between you and me, this is the best press I have had in days."

Patrick Clarke, Toronto, Canada   July 1st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

His hands on the ball might be disastrous, but Bush is content with having his name on it.

Diana, Chattanooga Tennessee   July 1st, 2008 10:12 pm ET

When you grow up, you can be just like me. Then again, keep your day job.

Morrison Gray   July 1st, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Hey I know you, you're the Jarvis artificle heart guy.

Morrison Gray
Baltimore, Maryland

Dennis M, Oakville, Ontario   July 1st, 2008 10:13 pm ET

OK kid nice trick ... now give me my wallet back.

Shirley S Florida   July 1st, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Mr. President how do I Know...who really signed this ball ?

Florida

Brenda   July 1st, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Xavier, will you be my friend? I'll give you this ball.

Ricky, San Diego CA   July 1st, 2008 10:15 pm ET

What? No, I'm the President. The mascot is behind me

jc dallas,tx   July 1st, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Sorry kid i dont speak spanish, but maybe we'll be on the internets together

Patrick Clarke, Toronto, Canada   July 1st, 2008 10:15 pm ET

A mascot represents good luck, and Bush represents... Well, at least this kid is a fan of his.

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