Obama and McCain Yuk it Up at Al Smith Dinner

McCain was much funnier. during the roast. Obama had some funny cracks but McCain definitely takes it.

And what's up with McCain's face anyway. He's got to be either the main character from Fox's 'American Dad' or he's storing nuts for winter in thos cheeks. What a freak!

First I just want to say that I thought that both canidates were funny, but John McCain definitely had a better delivery as many people have stated previously.

BUT, I am a bit peeved at the beligerent and ignorant comments towards the republican party that many people have directed at us. Crap like, "I thank God every day that I am not a fear mongering, hateful Republican. Jesus was definitely a Democrat." is clearly not called for. As a Christian, I don't think it's very accurate, or fair, to make an assumption about Jesus, something that clearly you don't have the knowledge to infer on to.

And just a tid bit of information to pass along, I believe someone had the gusto to state that Barack Obama felt unease at the banquet because he felt out of place with rich people that attended because of our economic crisis and how much money is being spent. Well, I have news for you, how about all you people go and research on how much money Barack has put into his campaining, and how much money John McCain has placed into his campaining. You'll find that he's spent approximatly twice as much as McCain. Hm...do the math for me, I'm only a pre-cal student.

NOBAMA!
VOTE John McCain

I hope prospective voters watch these speeches. They gave me a better sense of the candidates than the debates.

McCain was genuinely funny. Obama still struggles without a teleprompter and the view of top of his head (as he read his lines) did not help his delivery. Despite his attempt at humor, Obama seems to take himself a bit too seriously and I liked him least when he paused for self-amused chuckles at his own jokes.

I did notice the differences in video quality. Obama's video was focused on him, up close, with better lighting and sound. McCain's video had a wider view, showing more people around him, poorer audio for McCain, but also allowing viewers to better hear the audience response. The laughter of the crowd was much more audible in the McCain video. Could this be why so many people say he was funnier?

I really enjoyed McCain's deadpan joke
about Hillary secretly supporting him.
It was as funny as the one he told ten years ago about Hillary's baby Chelsea being ugly because Janet Reno was her father. What a joker, that John McCaoin.

I thought McCain told the funniest, most revealing jokes about himself.
Particularly when he said Obama's per name for him was George Bush and that the only way Joe the Plumber would get a tax increase under Obama was because Joe had a contract with a wealthy couple to work on their seven houses.

Mccain, McCain McCain. laughted my a## off. You are funny, funny, funny, and so nice to see you both in relaxed athmosphere. Wow, McCcain sure knows how to have fun. have played this over and over. Just too funny.

Come on people...Rodney King said "CAN WE ALL JUST GET ALONG"

GOOD NIGHT FOR BOTH CANDIDATES. WISH THEM BOTH WELL.

Geeze, you guys are kind of pathetic. I think it's awesome to hear some humor from both guys, I thought McCain was a riot as was Obama. Hopefully after this election is over, perhaps McCain and Obama can find some common ground.

They were equally funny !

Pardon the correction, the event actually raised $4 million

Were there TWO production companies filming this?
McCain had terrible lighting and there is this obnoxious tone in the background.
Obama is under the amber lights. I guess things aren't equal.

I can't wait to watch the whole video, but it's gratifying to read that the two candidates shared dinner and humor together.

"Brutal Truth"...What would you know about Confession?...............McCain was at his best last night and was the McCain of 2000. The whole 'bunch' showed that they can get along well together if they want to. I think McCain stole the night but the problem is, his robo calls were being made as he was displaying his humor. He definitely has two sides to his personality and can shift very quickly. Obama on the other hand is constant which says he is the steadier hand.

Hmmm....Bradley effect and Who exactly is Racist???? The only people whom would raise him and then he praises his deadbeat violent father??? The one who refused to raise him?

From Dreams of My Father:'I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites.'

From Dreams of My Father : 'I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother's race.'

From Dreams of My Father:'There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to the black masses, to strike out and name names.'

From Dreams of My Father:'I never emulate white men and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa , that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself , the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, DuBois and Mandela.'

From Audacity of Hope:'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.'

Disagree Mike. How can McCain even be as close in this race as he is if it has to do with "money"? I think we should commend him for getting as far as he as with a campaign budget that pales in comparison. Can't wait until he does this same tactic in the White House. We have to spend less and take responsibility for ourselves. I am not complaining, just making an observation.

Seems strange that Obama's video is a much better quality both in visual and sound. Could this be intentional on the part of the author or ABC or .....??

Am I reading too much into this? I could barely understand what McCain was saying. What a shame. I believe the media is really too biased for Obama. Could this be more of that?

Even if not, I have to say "Vote for McCain."

I loved it when McCain expressed his thoughts on Keith Olbermann but my favorite bit was his lead-off for Obama:

“Now, of course it would be unfair and even a little unkind to put my opponent on the spot before he gets up here, or to throw him off his game with unreasonably high expectations.

But I do need to warn you, ladies and gentlemen, you are all about to witness the funniest performance in the 63-year history of this event.

Let's not add to the mounting pressure he must be feeling.

Just prepare yourself for non-stop hilarity. The funniest fifteen minutes of your life or any other. I think he knows that anything short of that would mar the evening, insult our host, and perhaps even cost him several swing states.”

"Isnt' how much money his campaign is spending a reflection on the spend, spend, spend mentality that got us into this mess?"....Not at all. He is a fine field general in developing the strategy for his campaign and implementing it. The money he is spending is that which we, his supporters, gave and told him to spend to get rid of the tax and spend people in the White House. You're more than likely going to reap the benefits of an Obama presidency so sit back, stop complaining and enjoy. Life is going to be better than it has been the past eight years.