msnbc   |  March 10, 2013

Rep. Peter King adds boxing to resume

MSNBC’s Craig Melvin goes into the “Political Playground” to show Congressman Peter King in the boxing ring, to hear what President Obama said at the annual Gridiron Dinner – and take a look at former President George W. Bush’s newest hobby.

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>> yep. that's republican congressman peter king from new york there. he survived a two-round fight with iris folly out on long island. congressman in the white trunks. it was the real deal , people. real punches and all. we're told it was a draw. the congressman was raising money for a friend's business. that might have gotten him into hot water with the watchdog group that's calling him out for an ethics violation. one of the people who was not ringside, rosemary.

>>> to the political playground we go, drawing laughter from a crowd consisting of journalists and politicians, here's one of our favorite lines from the president. this one was about former secretary of state hillary clinton 's replacement. president obama said, quote, john kerry is doing great so far. he's doing everything he can to ensure continuity. frankly, though, i think it's time for him to stop showing up at work in pantsuits. it's a disturbing image." but bobbie jindal got the best. the president and i had the exact same campaign slogan years ago but unfortunately ups sued us and made us stop using it. you remember our slogan. what can brown do for you. my staff tells me you've got a lot in common. well from one indian politician to another, i want to wish you all the best in your new job the president has real talent. he took art classes for a month painting six hour as day. the teacher said he painted 50 dog paintings. this one is of his late dog barney. the president painted that. he signed his painting simply,