NJ Democrat Rep. Rush Holt Beats IBM’s Watson in ‘Jeopardy’

[Hissyspit]

Source: Asbury Park Press

Rep. Rush Holt beats IBM’s Watson in ‘Jeopardy!’

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Michael Symons
U.S. Rep. Rush Holt — an actual rocket scientists, as his supporters like to tout on bumper stickers — tonight topped the IBM supercomputer Watson in a round of Jeopardy! down in Washington.

Holt — who was a five-time Jeopardy! winner more than 30 years ago and joked midday that Watson was “just a little Atari” when he made his game-show splash – tweeted almost an hour ago about the experience: “I played a full round against @IBMWatson tonight and was proud to hold my own: the final tally was Holt $8,600, Watson $6,200.”

Holt was joined in the game by Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, who tweeted that he didn’t mind losing to a nuclear physicist and computer that famously defeated some of the TV game show’s top champs: “I seriously CANNOT believe that @rushholt beat @ibmwatson,” he wrote. Also playing: Reps. Bill Cassidy, Nan Hayworth and Jared Polis.

Read more: http://blogs.app.com/capitolquickies/2011/02/28/rep-rush-holt-beats-ibms-watson-in-jeopardy/

[hobbit709]

1. Didn't even have to look it up that he's a Democrat.

No R is that smart.

[Safetykitten]

20. Seriously. Republicans are stupid as a box of rocks. It's a badge of honor to them.

[24601]

25. Pure bullshit - underestimating opponents is a great way to lose

critical elections. Don't confuse different positions with intelligence.

[Leftist Agitator]

28. Name me one highly intelligent Republican Congressperson, Valjean.

And no, education and intellect do not always correlate, so let me just get that out of the way preemptively.

One. That's all I ask.

[Burma Jones]

31. Damn, there was Connie Morella, but she's long gone

Uh.....ya got me.....

[Nihil]

29. Oh dear ... was that a bit too close to home for you? (n/t)

:nopity:

[Hassin Bin Sober]

35. Yep. It's always the same handful of Duers that show up.

[Javaman]

33. There is a difference between underestimating and reality.

I never underestimate anyone in a fight, but that doesn't mean they are intelligent. They are just resorting to street fighting rules, which I might add, the repukes are very good at, but that doesn't mean they are intelligent, just crafty.

Never confuse intelligence with the most base of our instincts.

Cheers. :)

[Pacifist Patriot]

30. Me either. LOL!

[babylonsister]

2. How great is this? I had no idea he was a nuclear physicist. Rec'd! nt

[bananas]

10. Rush Holt on Energy Policy, Barack Obama and John Holdren

Rush Holt is a very wise man:
"Nuclear proliferation is a problem that humankind has not solved. I don’t want to see us get deeper into a dependency on nuclear power until we demonstrate to each other that we can solve the problem of nuclear proliferation. Because if we don’t, that could be our greatest undoing."
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/rush-holt-on-energy-policy-barack-obama-and-john-holdren/

[October]

3. K&R

[nykym]

4. Just Curious

anyone know how Nan Hayworth fared? She is my (UGH I think I am going to be sick) rep.

[Historic NY]

16. She still had her hands clasped admiring the orange man...never heard an answer.

[madmax]

5. Holt is brilliant and a wonderful person.

We had bumper stickers in NJ that read, 'My Congressman IS a Rocket Scientist.'

[salinen]

6. Haley Barbour

would have lost to the Atari.

[beac]

13. Sarah Palin would have lost to a toaster... an unplugged toaster. n/t

[Javaman]

34. failing quitter would lose to sean connery. LOL nt.

[Little Star]

7. Wow!

[Kingofalldems]

8. K and R for the idiot freepers

[Zephie]

9. K&R! This made me smile, thank you.

I needed it.

[PA Democrat]

11. I love this story! Recommended.

[Doctor_J]

12. Maybe next he'll take on Palin

:rofl:

I kill myself

[LiberalFighter]

14. Maybe Watson can quiz Palin on which newspapers she reads?

[Doctor_J]

15. Yes. Watson is part of the "lamestream media" that constantly

pummel Palin with "gotcha" questions.

Edit: Maybe it can also verify Palin's claim that the Kremlin can be seen from her back porch in Wasilla.

[LiberalFighter]

17. Could the Jeopardy answer be...

"Dumbass that said she could seek Russia from her porch"


Would Palin buzz in and give the correct question?

[Doctor_J]

18. "Dumbass vice presidential candidate..."

Then she might get it.

[Kingofalldems]

19. Kick to keep it positive for Democrats

[Ignis]

21. STEVE HOLT!

Oops, wrong guy.

[AngryAmish]

22. When John Henry was a little baby, Sittin' on his daddy's knee.

on edit, I guess things didn't turn out so good for John Henry, tho...

[truthisfreedom]

23. The writer couldn't even get through the first sentence. Ugh. Teachers, you're failing our nation.

"U.S. Rep. Rush Holt — an actual rocket scientists"

[Bigmack]

24. Oh shit! He's made himself into a target...

The Repubs don't like that "book learnin"... unless it's an MBA from Piranha College of Predatory Capitalism.

Now the Teabaggers will go after him for having an intellect.

I can just imagine the TV spots...

[Arkana]

26. A Rush I can agree with.

That's awesome. :)

[The Second Stone]

27. How did he beat the buzzer?

I thought Watson could buzz in faster.

[Burma Jones]

32. Funny, I see reports on Rep. Holt's score and Watson's score.....but no mention of Rep. Hines' score

Damned Librul Media

on edit:

After digging a little, Holt was up against Watson and Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Mr. Cassidy scored 1,000 points.......


I think IBM might have slowed Watson down a hair to compete with the Congress Critters

[oberliner]

36. It's Himes, not Hines - and he did pretty well, all things considered

A Harvard graduate and Rhodes scholar, Himes relied heavily on his book smarts to post $7,600 and Polis stayed competitive with $6,800. But Watson, a surprising fashionista, went on a tear during the “Always in Fashion” category racking up $22,500.

He is a liberal Democrat, incidentally.

[Burma Jones]

37. Who, Watson?

har har har........

Although, I suppose he would be.......

[oberliner]

38. I meant Jim Himes

Sorry if that was unclear.

I'm actually a big fan of his so that's why I wanted to chime in.

All the best!