Obama vs. McCain: Finally some humor

"John McCain and Barack Obama swapped self-deprecating jokes instead of campaign jabs” at last night’s Al Smith Dinner in New York.  Some of the greatest hits: MCCAIN : (1) "McCain joked that Democrats had already begun attacking Joe the Plumber, the Ohio man whom he referred to in Wednesday night's debate, and claimed 'that this honest, hardworking small businessman could not possibly have enough income to face a tax increase under the Obama plan.' 'What they don't know is that Joe the Plumber recently signed a very lucrative contract with a wealthy couple to handle all the work on all seven of their houses.'" (2) McCain: "Even in this room full of proud Manhattan Democrats, I can't shake the feeling that some people here are pulling for me. I'm delighted to see you here tonight, Hillary." OBAMA : (1) "Contrary to the rumors you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father, Jor-el, to save the planet Earth."  (2) "I was ... (link)