Monday, July 21, 2008   Return to top
~ Joshua P. Allem ~
I heard about Nancy Reagan's endorsement of John McCain back in March, but it wasn't until this weekend that I actually saw the video of it. THIS IS A MUST SEE! If anyone was under the impression that Mrs. Reagan was now an elderly woman without any awareness of what's really going on anymore, this video will change your mind. I don't know what Mrs. Reagan said to John McCain before this video was taken, but you can tell by his demeanor that he knows THAT SHE KNOWS he isn't worthy enough to shine her shoes much less receive her endorsement for President. While she stands next to him, a lump of guilt works it's way up to the back of his mouth and he has to clear his throat and swallow to keep his composure. But the climax of this clip starts at 2:30 when a member of the press asks, "What persuaded Mrs. Reagan to give you this endorsement so early on?" She leans forward to begin answering the question herself as McCain interrupts and says, "Well, I hope it's testimony to her confidence in me as well as our friendship of many many years." Watch Mrs. Reagan's face as McCain attempts to put words in her mouth. When he uses the word "confidence" to describe the reason for her endorsement, she rubs her tongue against her upper lip. But as soon as McCain finishes answering for Mrs. Reagan, she abruptly says, "But it wasn't early on! Let me inject in here. Ronny and I always waited until everything was decided and THEN we endorsed. Well... Obviously... THIS is the nomination of the party." And then she flips her hand up as to say, "I guess this is what we're stuck with." She says nothing about her confidence in McCain, no words of praise, nothing! It's more of a "Well I can't endorse anyone else you idiot!" The facial emotions on both Mrs. Reagan and McCain during the exchange is priceless!
~ Joshua P. Allem ~
Labels: Elections 2008, McCain
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