July 16, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; President Barack Obama (l) talks with Vice President Joe Biden (r) during the first half of the game between team USA and team Brazil at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE

2012 marks the year of another presidential election. I got the idea of this column from the fact that President Obama loves to play basketball. In November, he will be going one-on-one with Mitt Romney for the starting role as the POTUS, also known as the President of the United States.

Basketball and politics have  a great deal in common. There is always someone who is offensive. Likewise, there is always someone on the defense. A little over a week ago, the United States witnessed a debate between the current president, Barack Obama, and his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney. Some people are torn between who actually won the debates. To be honest, I am one of the those people. I already have an idea of who will get my vote. Although he will get my vote, I disagree with his stance on a few issues. He gets my vote because for the most part, I think he is the better choice out of the two.

It is so easy to go with the politically correct answer, but educated people know the numbers when it comes to healthcare, the nation’s deficit, in addition to various other issues. For the most part, Democrats are going to support President Obama. On the flip side of this discussion, the majority of Republicans are going to support Mitt Romney. Then, you have individuals who are Independents. They may stay neutral.

The next several weeks will be an exciting time for our country. We will be bombarded with numerous ads from both candidates, and you may get in an argument or two at work over who should be the next president; similar to the North Carolina/Duke discussions that you have at work. One thing for sure: someone is going to win the election, and become the 45th President of the United States. Possibly, we may have a new POTUS, or the current POTUS may continue. Do yourself and everyone else a favor. Get educated on issues, register to vote, and no matter how hard it is, choose a side.

July 16, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; United States president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia cheer from the stands in the first half of the game between Team USA and team Brazil. at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE

For $20,000 dollars you could’ve have dinner with Michael Jordan and Barack Obama.

CBS Sports says the dinner was part of an event called the “Obama Classic” a series of sorts that is supposed to have raised $3 million for the president and his reelection campaign.

Notable NBAers like Walt Clyde Frazier and David Stern attended the dinner, as well as anyone in New York rich enough to afford a meal that expensive.

Besides the dinner, the “Classic” included a celebrity basketball game and a casual shoot around involving Obama.

Participants included: “Carmelo Anthony, Mike Woodson, Patrick Ewing, Harrison Barnes, Chris Bosh, Vince Carter, Nick Collison, Jamal Crawford, Juwan Howard, Kyrie Irving, Dahntay Jones, Brandon Knight, Alonzo Mourning, Chandler Parsons, Austin Rivers, Rajon Rondo, Steve Smith and John Wall. WNBA player Keisha Hampton also participated, as well as former lady ballers Sheryl Swoopes and Dawn Staley.” According to ESPN New York.

I would’ve loved to see a game involving all of those guys.

I was probably too young to remember Michael Jordan once saying “Republicans buy shoes, too” when asked why he wouldn’t endorse a democrat for president, but he said it, and this is about as close to an endorsement as you can get.

I doubt Jordan will be on the court With Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan anytime soon.