Video: McCain knocks ‘em dead at the Alfred E. Smith dinner
posted at 11:44 pm on October 16, 2008 by Allahpundit
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I actually did laugh out loud. Especially at what he claims is Obama’s pet name for him.
Update: Here’s Obama’s speech. “My middle name, it’s not what you think. It’s actually Steve.”
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i warm up more to this old man each day it seems….
heh…
Drunk Report on October 16, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Shouldn’t Obama being wearing a black tie?
RAAAACIST!
profitsbeard on October 16, 2008 at 11:47 PM
He was awesome. Cue the left: speechwriter!
Spirit of 1776 on October 16, 2008 at 11:49 PM
McCain has been on a roll lately.
I’ve got a very very veeeeeery good feeling about this.
I think a thrill just went up my leg.
FiveWays on October 16, 2008 at 11:51 PM
Great screen shot of “the smirker”.
MrC_5150 on October 16, 2008 at 11:52 PM
I saw McCain’s speech and laughed out loud several times. He did really well while also hitting at Obama. Nice job.
Canadian Infidel on October 16, 2008 at 11:53 PM
When Obama tries to be funny, he isn’t.
.
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But when he tries to talk seriously about his policies… I laugh my ass off.
Texas Rainmaker on October 16, 2008 at 11:53 PM
uhhhh…..you….know….ahhhhh…GAME…CHANGER.
bloggless on October 16, 2008 at 11:54 PM
If people see this it could move votes… he gets some solid, substantive jabs in, and keeps peoples’ attention.
DaveS on October 16, 2008 at 11:54 PM
McCain is really a funny guy and knows how to deliver a punch line.
Obama was just a guy trying to be funny who can’t line up a punch!
Too bad this couldn’t have been the 4th debate!!!
Texas Gal on October 16, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Se. John McCain just bought himself a “Worst Person in the World” for making fun of Bathtub Boy…
ZoneDaiatlas on October 16, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Any update on the Michelle O and the API story?
bloggless on October 16, 2008 at 11:55 PM
“And the Oscar goes to…”
The Old Man smacked BO up along side the head a dozen times…well-deserved.
I heard McCain and his men in the final months of their imprisonment in the Hanoi Hilton put on Dickens’ Christmas Carol to entertain themselves (McCain was Scrooge)…good training..
gracie on October 16, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Man, Mac was awesome. Obama was just average.
Borislav on October 16, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Humor advantage: conservatives. McCain is wickedly funny, as is Cheney. Bush himself was hilarious at the 2000 Al Smith dinner.
I wish I could remember the exact occasion, but McCain addressed some D.C. dinner or other in the late 90s, IIRC, and he was a revelation of sly wit.
Wow, Obama really does have a thin skin about Fox News, doesn’t he? His MSM glass is 99.99% full and he focuses on that missing drop. Where are the amateur psychologists when you need them?
Terrie on October 16, 2008 at 11:57 PM
Barry is one goofy looking person when he laughs
custer on October 16, 2008 at 11:57 PM
What have they done with John McCain? Who is this man?
Great Job John! Very funny stuff!
burnitup on October 16, 2008 at 11:57 PM
At the Obama rally…….
FiveWays on October 16, 2008 at 11:58 PM
FiveWays on October 16, 2008 at 11:59 PM
McCain. Was. AWESOME!!!
Thanks for posting AP. After writing you back I kept checking YouTube for one video containing the whole thing, or even 2 parts that matched up, containing the whole thing, but couldn’t find one… guess someone finally got it up, and now we can all enjoy!!!
And by the way, for those that didn’t actually see this live, you may not want to waste your time on Obama’s. Unless you enjoy watching someone with so-so jokes, but HORRIBLE delivery. The only thing I can think is that he didn’t get a read through backstage. He stumbles through it, barely takes his eyes off the script, and often chuckles to himself about the jokes (after reading them), as if he’s hearing them for the first time. It wasn’t that it was the most painful thing to watch, but after McCain brought down the house, it was pitiful. And this isn’t just a partisan critique, this is an honest critique of his comedic performance.
Anyway, I’m hoping some of McCain’s jokes get play on cable news tomorrow. I’m certain Fox will be all over it.
I think the highlight for me was how brutally he ripped in to Obama a few times, as well as mocking the Clintons over the fact that they clearly want Obama to lose so Hillary can run in 2012. We all know this, and occasional righty pundits will say it on TV… But McCain saying it, to Hillary’s face no less, was AWESOME! Especially since she almost fell out of her chair laughing (and certainly thinking “it’s funny, because it’s true!”
Also, McCain nuking MSNBC made my night. He mentioned the “thrill” and everything.
RightWinged on October 17, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Mac really kicked azz that time! Xerobama was just ok. All bias aside, Mac won this “fourth debate”.
Tony737 on October 17, 2008 at 12:03 AM
He is great! Very funny. I think McCain will be a great President. (crosses fingers)
sheebe on October 17, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Yes!! And she couldn’t hide it either.
Texas Gal on October 17, 2008 at 12:05 AM
I laughed my ass off. “it would be unfair to put any more pressure on him (Obama)” lol
I agree that if this got out, it WOULD change some votes.
deedtrader on October 17, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Funny stuff.
aengus on October 17, 2008 at 12:07 AM
the shots at olbermann are classic
lavell12 on October 17, 2008 at 12:09 AM
This was McCain at his best.
d1carter on October 17, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Obama didn’t mention Ayers or ACORN by name. This was his chance to try and defuse those bombs a little and he couldn’t even mention them by name. Hmm…
LibTired on October 17, 2008 at 12:10 AM
What a class act; hope he’ll be on center stage for the next four or eight years!
DR Good on October 17, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Bambi has such a game face. All smiles..Ha ha ha, I am so NOT bothered by all this…ha ha ha….
The Mac was skillfully brutal. Precision strike.
Then to finish with the gentlemanly praise.
Reminds me of my father and grandfather. Real men who know how to kick some a** but still maintain integrity.
Mac tore him UP!
keebs on October 17, 2008 at 12:13 AM
That was Gold Jerry, Gold!
TheSitRep on October 17, 2008 at 12:18 AM
I think McCain will be a great President. (crosses fingers)
sheebe on October 17, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Not necessary, though it can’t hurt.
Mac has this sewn-up, with the majority of the compliments going to Sarah and an honorable mention to Joey P.
It’s all over but the votin’.
Bishop on October 17, 2008 at 12:19 AM
B.O. bombed. I laughed out loud once. I can’t remember the joke but I do remember laughing one time.
MrC_5150 on October 17, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Very funny. Obama’s wasn’t as good, but leftists are not known for their sense of humor. Too bad he had to end up with a lecture about how crappy the US is and how we’re not taking care of people well enough.
PattyJ on October 17, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Too bad the MSM is going to suppress this brilliance.
Mojave Mark on October 17, 2008 at 12:22 AM
That was really really funny.
Don’t think The One was too crazy about the Messiah thing, but he laughed at the rest.
Hillary was enjoying every minute of it.
Ronnie on October 17, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Barry came off as a largely humorless scold, especially in the last half of his speech.
spmat on October 17, 2008 at 12:25 AM
So it was great. I agree. Now get off your butts and dump the link onto every address in your email folder. Even to that Nigerian fella who wants you to cash that check.
Limerick on October 17, 2008 at 12:25 AM
That was good stuff. I loved the jokes about Bill and Hill.
MadisonConservative on October 17, 2008 at 12:25 AM
I am watching the Obama speech now, he has some good writing but he is dieing compared to Mac.
TheSitRep on October 17, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Oh, there’s that quick-witted, big-hearted, hilarious old codger! I’d been wondering.
Say, somebody should make him president!
But I think I may have to bill him for a new keyboard, after that “Zoroastrian New Year” bit.
Noocyte on October 17, 2008 at 12:26 AM
McCain’s speech was much funnier than Obama’s. Although the part where where McCain said that Keith Olbermann could ask him for advise on where he could put his mission accomplished banner after the election he really should have said Olbermann could have asked him for advise on where to stick it instead.
Dreadnought223 on October 17, 2008 at 12:26 AM
“Keith Olbermann has already order his ‘Mission Accomplished’ banner. And he can hang it in whatever padded room he’s in.”
That was very, very funny. And politically astute. I will admit, I didn’t know he had it in him. Kudos to Mac.
Physics Geek on October 17, 2008 at 12:27 AM
I’m actually more shocked at this than the news Mccain killed tonight.
Topsecretk9 on October 17, 2008 at 12:28 AM
McCain was really feeling it. Hysterical stuff. Don’t think I’ve ever seen him looking more presidential than tonight. Go figure.
Sugar Land on October 17, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Rumor confirmed, Palin will appear on SNL this saturday.
At first I was aghast at the idea, but after seeing Mac’s stint on the show, I now support it.
Be there or be square.
Bishop on October 17, 2008 at 12:30 AM
I concur with AP.
LOL!
Viewtifulgare on October 17, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Obama not quite the master of timing, huh?
That was just awkward.
Ronnie on October 17, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Oslime-a wasn’t funny because he doesn’t have the capacity to actually be genuine while still being the puppet for his advisers. He is a robot. Hal 9000. His speech was designed to be just another stump speech. They saw the event as an opportunity to press his case to a captive audience.
If they let Oslime-a be Oslime-a, he would expose himself for the socialist jagoff that he is. Just like he did when he met his match in Joe the plumber. You can forget anymore rope lines in areas where he might encounter an independently thinking American.
csdeven on October 17, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I think Obama was almost as funny as Mac, but I couldn’t help but notice that in all of the jokes about his middle name, he never mentioned his middle name.
jgapinoy on October 17, 2008 at 12:36 AM
What was Obama’s Facebook joke about? Was that supposed to be a dig on McCain not being able to surf the internet?
Ronnie on October 17, 2008 at 12:36 AM
He lacks delivery, imo.
Spirit of 1776 on October 17, 2008 at 12:37 AM
That was good!
Dash on October 17, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Obama never once said his middle name both times he talked about it; is he ashamed of it? Why would he not, then, change it?
Enoxo on October 17, 2008 at 12:39 AM
“Maverick I can do, but Messiah is above my pay grade”
Best. line. ever.
FLcapitalistthug on October 17, 2008 at 12:40 AM
I wonder how the Cardinal felt sitting next to the most radically pro-abortion candidate ever?
Must have been uncomfortable for BO.
Do you think they talked about Father Pflegler?
joepub on October 17, 2008 at 12:41 AM
McCain was awesome. He was absolutely at his best. I didn’t bother listening to Obama because I knew he would suck. My brother and you guys posting confirmed my sentiments.
Cardinal Egan must have blessed John before he went to speak because he was on all cylinders.
Obama got intimidated by John and the Cardinal.
God is watching and blessing John. I am getting more confident about Mac’s chances. We got to go out there and fight for McCain/Palin and for the country!
jencab on October 17, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Bania!
RightWinged on October 17, 2008 at 12:44 AM
I had a really tough time laughing at all those Joe the Plumber jokes given what Joe’s been through today.
Jimmie on October 17, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Damn funny. I was shocked. McCain definitely won the battle of comedy here.
connertown on October 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM
$10 John cleared them with him.
Limerick on October 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Maybe it was funnier on radio. Obama delivered his entire speech to the podium. He needs to insist on teleprompters whenever he’s invited to these things, so he doesn’t come across like a D student in a high school speech class.
Ronnie on October 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM
If I had to guess, I’d say it was the bit about Biden being the one yelling, “Nobama!” That was the only time he nailed the delivery on a good line.
rw on October 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Mac was boffo!
Wish they didn’t kill the buzz with shots of Osama Obama….
He’s a genuine man. Emphasis on man. Too bad there’s only one running for president.
In contrast, The Messiah looked as if he had a pickle up his posterior.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first clip. Mac is a great guy.
MrScribbler on October 17, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Sen. McCain was fantastic in that speech! I couldn’t stop laughing. He is a good guy. I wish he could be a better advocate for himself and our team, but he is a genuinely good guy. I will be so delighted if he does “pull this off” and make it a very late night at MSNBC!
I don’t watch Saturday Night Live, but I might make an exception for Gov. Palin’s appearance. Hopefully, she’ll give every bit as good and she got from SNL.
Jill1066 on October 17, 2008 at 12:48 AM
I predict that Joe will not only survive but *surge*… his fan club will not let him down.. I promise!
Texas Gal on October 17, 2008 at 12:49 AM
That was obvious .. wasn’t it?
Texas Gal on October 17, 2008 at 12:50 AM
that was awesome
McCain’s pet name was hilarious
Defector01 on October 17, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Drudge has a headline:
http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20081017/capt.93d39a06b1174934ae4ed9c0e770b144.mccain_2008_nyck152.jpg?x=400&y=298&q=85&sig=qfAF9IH_BzxAcodUr9tigQ–
Couric does hair like Palin…
Enoxo on October 17, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Mac the Knife showed Obama how to use a hatchet and a scalpel.
Terrie on October 17, 2008 at 12:59 AM
6:19, after the “Messiah” joke. O went from a real laugh to his “debate smile.”
That was a punch that landed.
Hannibal Smith on October 17, 2008 at 1:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeocOXQx_iU
Conservative_SAHM on October 17, 2008 at 1:06 AM
Time to vote on it!
michaelo on October 17, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Haha, that’s awesome.
Dude, it has been a good night for RightWinged (me)… After McCain finally took it to Barry during the final debate, he came out and knocked ‘em dead with his comedic side… And then the Red Sox came back from being down 7-0 in the 7th inning, facing elimination.. AND WON 8-7!!!! The biggest comeback in a league championship series, ever!!!
RightWinged on October 17, 2008 at 1:07 AM
I think McCain best zinger was… LIKE ACORN!
And yeah Couric did have the Palin hairdo… did you notice how nervous she got when she noticed the camera was on her?
Texas Gal on October 17, 2008 at 1:10 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o166Eb_puo
too bad they didn’t show this video before Barry spoke…
CCRWM on October 17, 2008 at 1:11 AM
I think a candidate roast should be mandatory for each election.
carbon_footprint on October 17, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Absolutely. That made me laugh out loud.
JeffinOrlando on October 17, 2008 at 1:17 AM
Suddenly we seem to have a sense of humor in all this.
;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geaYuQq5Gag&eurl
TCJ on October 17, 2008 at 1:22 AM
McCain made me LOL. Obama made me LQTM (laugh quietly to myself). The only time I LOLed for Obama was about John McCain telling stories about the guy’s great-grandfather.
jbohanon on October 17, 2008 at 1:25 AM
I hope so. The guy has had all his dirty laundry shown to the world and he’s likely to lose his livelihood. I’m honest to God angry about what happened today and I just didn’t see the humor in it. I apologize if that makes me a downer. I don’t mean to be one.
Jimmie on October 17, 2008 at 1:30 AM
This was McCain’s Reagan moment.
Wow, McCain. I was so unexpectedly impressed.
Bravo!!!!!
Saltysam on October 17, 2008 at 1:30 AM
This was fantastic! I laughed alot. Where has this McCain been? More please! One of his best moments ever.
CP on October 17, 2008 at 1:31 AM
I think it was because she realised she had been caught on camera laughing at one of John McCain’s jokes.
Dreadnought223 on October 17, 2008 at 1:39 AM
For you young whippersnappers out there, Al Smith was famous for saying, “Let’s look at the record.” Which brings to mind Obama’s record…or lack thereof. I hope they had arugula for the dinner.
Doug on October 17, 2008 at 1:41 AM
Very nice!
tx2654 on October 17, 2008 at 1:42 AM
Barry looks like Lurch.
Both the character and John Kerry.
Dubn8tr on October 17, 2008 at 1:43 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiSOVFUiXy4
Enoxo on October 17, 2008 at 1:48 AM
McCain- Henny Youngman’s smarter brother.
Obama- the same old ‘okeedoke’.
profitsbeard on October 17, 2008 at 1:51 AM
This is a dear charity, and I’m glad both McCain and Obama supported it this year.
unclesmrgol on October 17, 2008 at 1:54 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7487387&mesg_id=7487387
Liberal response to Obama being “just right,” in an attempt to explain why he wasn’t funny.
Enoxo on October 17, 2008 at 1:57 AM
Wish I could be in the room when Olbermann soils himself in outrage.
Speedwagon82 on October 17, 2008 at 2:03 AM
Thanks for posting this AP, I needed the laughs.
Agreed, Johnny Mac had the better delivery, timing, eye contact, etc. Barack just doesn’t have the chops of the seasoned pro.
However, watching the two of them helped me relax a bit about the whole election. This country is bigger than our leaders. We’ve “survived” 43 presidents and we’ll survive the 44th, whomever it may be.
I pray for God to move on both of them to genuinely have the best interests of this nation foremost in their minds.
God bless America!
Ace ODale on October 17, 2008 at 2:05 AM
McCain knocked it out of the park! WOW!
JeffreyLloyd on October 17, 2008 at 2:06 AM
Awesome.
I really do wish they’d publicize and televise this more widely.
You can tell quite a bit about a man’s character in how he deals with humor, both in delivery and on the receiving end.
I think this half hour of humor (counting both speakers) was far more interesting and informative than the entire townhall-meeting-style debate.
ClintACK on October 17, 2008 at 2:07 AM
Dear Lord those DU people are nuts. Obama could have stood up, dropped his drawers and crapped on the table and they woulda said “That was just the right amount of crap, Obama looked so presidential!!”
GoodBoy on October 17, 2008 at 2:15 AM
You know, if I could murder a figure of speech; chop off it’s head and extremities, and bury them under crossroads of all four directions, salting the earth after, it would be that one. I’m sick of hearing about thrills and legs. I curse Chris Matthews for coming up with it.
austinnelly on October 17, 2008 at 2:15 AM
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