Funny

Last night at the Al Smith dinner, John McCain was at the top of his game. Here’s the transcript, but if you get a chance to watch it (here’s the C-SPAN link; here it is on YouTube: Part 1 and Part 2) do so — McCain’s lines were impeccably delivered and cut deep, some to the point that Obama stopped smiling and had to hide it by taking a drink. Where’s this guy been all campaign? Here’s a few:

You know, it’s going to be a long, long night at MSNBC if I manage to pull this thing off.

So, you know, I had fun with the media and we all know the press is really an independent, civic-minded and nonpartisan group, …
like ACORN…

…I do trust we can keep the turnout amongst deceased and fictional voters to a minimum….

I come here tonight to the Al Smith Dinner knowing that I’m the underdog in these final weeks. But if you know where to look, there are signs of hope. There are signs of hope even in the most unexpected places — even in this room full of proud Manhattan Democrats. I can’t — I can’t shake that feeling that some people here are pulling for me.

I’m delighted to see you here tonight, Hillary.