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Instead, I tuned into Rachel Maddow on MSNBC and watched their live coverage of the Alfred E. Smith The Dinner, a white-tie shindig put on every year in NYC. McCain and Obama both spoke. The rule is 'be funny'. I still wish I'd watched the baseball, but this was very funny and quite a display of acting like actual grown-ups who can agree to disagree - and make fun of each other (and themselves)!
McCain was funnier - better material and good timing. He said some very kinds and honorable things about Obama and the process. Obama was pretty good, too - not as stiff as I expected.
I don't want it getting out of this room, but my opponent is an impressive fellow in many ways. Political opponents can have a little trouble seeing the best in each other. But I've had a few glimpses of this man at his best and I admire his great skill, energy and determination. It's not for nothing that he's inspired so many folks in his own party and beyond.
Senator Obama talks about making history. And he's made quite a bit of it already. There was a time when the mere invitation of an African-American citizen to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage and an insult in many quarters. Today, it's a world away from the crude and prideful bigotry of that time. And good riddance. I can't wish my opponent luck, but I do wish him well.
Whatever the outcome next month, Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country and I congratulate him.
The video. McCain first and the Obama video starts a few seconds after. http://wcbstv.com/video/?id=118836@wcbs.dayport.com
McCain, Obama, the complete Al Smith dinner transcripts
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The Brewers should pursue a trade with the Padres for Jake Peavy. He's great, fairly young, and not absurdly expensive (yet). Dangle Prince Fielder? THe Padres already have first-bagger...but go to work Doug Melvin! Peavy trade derby: Padres court additional teams
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