Brian Lamb led a discussion on CSPAN regarding political speakers and their ability to inject humor into their campaigns. Back in 2008 the old Mitt Romney was running for the GOP nomination and stopped in at a St. Patrick's Day dinner in South Boston. The Massachusetts legislature had just recently enacted a bill on marriage and while Romney wanted to avoid a discussion on the subject, he could not. So he addressed this group of Southies "Well, I'm a Mormon and I believe that marriage is a union between a man and a woman -and a woman - and a woman." The Romney of today would never tell that story - and they blame it on the consultants. While Gov. Perry can joke about his gaffes the rest of them are dry.
When Abe Lincoln was confronted by a woman who called him "two-faced" he replied "Madam, if you think I had another face would I be wearing this one?" That's what is missing and they blame it on the consultants.
tjs
P.S. Today December 22nd is the Winter Solstice when the pagans celebrate the shortest day and that the sun is now on its way north again.
Next - Christmas Greetings
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