Much has been made of Mitt Romney's historic demolition of Barack Obama in their first debate. The conventional wisdom going into that debate was that these encounters are of some interest to the media and political junkies but that they rarely have significant impact on the race. Romney turned that idea on its head and his victory on that night in Denver has proven to be a genuine game changer.
Call this the companion piece to that debate.
Tonight at the annual Al Smith Dinner, held at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan, Romney was a crowd-pleaser once again. This event has always served as a welcome change from the harsher tones of the debates. It is especially nice to see after Tuesday night's Battle of Long Island.
The white-tie affair raises millions for the Gov. Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation and is organized by the Catholic Archdiocese of New York to benefit needy children. More than 1,600 were scheduled to attend the dinner. The menu includes poached lobster tail and dark chocolate tropical fruit cadeau. Tickets start at $2,500. The diocese hopes to raise $5 million in grants this year. Last year it gave out $2 million in grants.
Mitt's performance is getting rave reviews and when you watch the video it's easy to see why. The jokes are funny and well-delivered. I also really liked how he seamlessly shifted from joking around to complimenting Barack Obama and family, as well as Catholic charities. I don't mind admitting that I get a little emotional at the point myself. I really think that this very Reaganesque outing for Mitt could be enough to make up the minds of some undecided voters. Well done!
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