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The Last Laugh: McCain, Obama Spar With Jokes
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John McCain and Barack Obama touched on some of the most contentious issues, from Bill Ayers to racial undertones, in the campaign tonight in their scripted jokes at the traditional Al Smith dinner in New York City.
McCain, in a much more light-hearted and relaxed mood than he was in last night's debate, poked fun at the adoration surrounding Obama when he quipped: "Maverick I can do but messiah is above my paygrade."
He also made light of the controversy surrounding his "that one" comment at the second debate when he said that it was simply his pet name for Obama.
"He doesn't mind at all. In fact, he has given me the pet name, 'George ...
The Last Laugh: McCain, Obama Spar With Jokes
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John McCain and Barack Obama touched on some of the most contentious issues, from Bill Ayers to racial undertones, in the campaign tonight in their scripted jokes at the traditional Al Smith dinner in New York City.
McCain, in a much more light-hearted and relaxed mood than he was in last night's debate, poked fun at the adoration surrounding Obama when he quipped: "Maverick I can do but messiah is above my paygrade."
He also made light of the controversy surrounding his "that one" comment at the second debate when he said that it was simply his pet name for Obama.
"He doesn't mind at all. In fact, he has given me the pet name, 'George ...
McCain at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner
Ace of Spades HQ —
McCain at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner Several commenters asked about this, I missed it but I'm watching it now.
McCain Wows The Crowd at Al Smith Dinner
JammieWearingFool —
Funny stuff. Obama, not so funny. You want to see Obama, you can find it. I'm only putting the funny guy up. Mark it down: Olbermann wasn't laughing. Update : The first video cuts off after six minutes. You can pick up the rest here beginning around the 3:00 mark, but the video and audio are choppy. Labels: John McCain ...
Awesomely Funny McCain!
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
At the Al Smith Dinner . . .
This is John McCain at his rakish best. I have been gorged on
politics for several years now and don't find much political
content enjoyable or interesting, but this is U.S.D.A. PRIME, DRY,
AGED AWESOMENESS. (Can you say "AWESOMENESS" when you're over
35?) ...
Al Smith Dinner: Obama, McCain Trade Jokes During Speeches (VIDEO)
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John McCain and Barack Obama swapped self-deprecating jokes instead of campaign jabs Thursday night, the Republican saying he had replaced his team of senior advisers with "Joe the Plumber" while the Democrat claimed his own "greatest strength would be my humility."
Said Obama: "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," a reference to Superman.
WATCH OBAMA'S SPEECH
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 ...
Al Smith Dinner: Obama, McCain Trade Jokes During Speeches (VIDEO)
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
John McCain and Barack Obama swapped self-deprecating jokes instead of campaign jabs Thursday night, the Republican saying he had replaced his team of senior advisers with "Joe the Plumber" while the Democrat claimed his own "greatest strength would be my humility."
Said Obama: "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," a reference to Superman.
WATCH OBAMA'S SPEECH
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 ...
Quote of the Day
Clareified —
“If I had to name my greatest strength, I would say “it’s my humility,” if I had to admit my greatest weakness, it would be “maybe I am a little too awesome.” - Barack Steve Obama at the Alfred E Smith roast
You guys have to watch this:
Senator Obama was funny!!
Senator McCain was funnier.
Video: Obama, McCain Roast Each Other
Drudge Retort —
In a welcome comedic break for a good cause, Barack Obama and John McCain roasted each other at the annual Alfred E. Smith dinner at New York City's Waldorf Astoria hotel. The annual fundraiser was hosted for years by the late Tim Russert, who always had a good sense of humor. Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 08:53 AM | 20 COMMENTS | permalink | Comment on This Entry |
