Pool reports: Coaches and ice cream
After the jump, a little raw material from an interesting day of campaigning, for those who are interested:
First, a pool report on Obama and Biden meeting Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
Then, the McCains and Palins grab some ice cream in New Concord, Ohio.
OBAMA/BIDEN POOL
This just happened without prior notice from campaign - will do last
stop's report next.
As we arrived at Pittsburgh hotel for 60 Minutes interview, Mike Tomlin, coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was waiting to greet the Democratic ticket.
Biden was first with Jill at his side;
"Hey coach, I'm Joe Biden. I'm second string."
Biden grabbed Tomlin's wife by the arms and got real close to make a joke we couldn't hear.
I got TV audio, which revealed some interesting exchanges with the coach.
Tomlin introduced foursome to his three children Michael, Mason and Harlie (Harley?). Mason was shy and hanging back, Obama said with hand
extended: "You going to leave me hanging like this? Aw, man, that's a shame."
They all posed for a family picture.
If I didn't live in Chicago I'd be a Steelers fan," Obama said.
"You've brightened what has been a miserable day," Tomlin told Obama. "I had to cut 23 guys this morning. Hardest day of the year."
Obama told Tomlin, "Your owner has supreme confidence in you."
Tomlin told Obama opening day is "Next Sunday here in Pittsburgh."
"Good luck on the season," Obama said. "We're very proud of you."
Tomlin replied, "You have our support, our well wishes, our blessings and prayers."
"I'll be watching the games, I might even try to come to one," Obama said.
Tomlin said, "We're playing in DC the night before the election, but no pressure."
Tomlin signed a football for Sam Myers Sr.
Before Obama came out, Biden told Tomlin that after his wife and daughter were killed in 1972 and his sons were hospitalized, "Old Mister Rooney" had some players from then-world champion Steelers bring an autographed football "to the hospital in Wilmington, Delaware with a signed football for my sons" as a Christmas present, "and I have been a Steelers fan since that day."
"Not much has changed," Tomlin said.
"They are first-class, first rate people," Biden said.
(Biden repeated the story to Obama when he came out and they both praised the coach, an Obama backer.)
Biden relayed his convention comment on the Broncos' 50-yard line about Heisman trophy winner Floyd Little and they all laughed.
"We're kind of in the same business, they renew my contract every six years, yours after every game," Biden said.
They talked ball for awhile, Biden said optimism is "an occupational job requirement."
MCCAIN/PALIN POOL
NEW CONCORD, Ohio – The Republican ticket stopped for ice cream here at the Dairy Duchess, a roadside stand where they specialize on soft-serve dipped freshly in chocolate or cherry, among other flavors.
The two couple, John and Cindy McCain and Sarah and Todd Palin, greeted people in front of the stand. “I’m Sarah, this is my husband, Todd,’’ she said several times, shaking hands. The youngest Palin, Trig, appeared to be wearing the new Buckeye sleeper from the last campaign stop
Mr. McCain was far more recognized than his new running mate was, and pictures with him were in demand. But a woman did call out, “Nice speech, Sarah!”
Mr. McCain had a chocolate cup. Piper Palin, 7, had what appeared to be a vanilla cone, dipped in a cherry topping. Asked if this was in lieu of birthday cake, his wife, Cindy, said that they had already had cake. “It was an all-day deal,’’ she explained.
Rick Davis, the McCain campaign manager, was heard speaking into his cell phone. “Yeah, I’m the happiest man in the world, chocolate dip!’’ he said. “Oh, you mean the vice presidential selection…”
Before they left, Mr. McCain shook hands with a 20-year-old man in the military. “Thank you for serving,’’ he said.
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OKAY WHAT HAPPENED TO THE "BEAUTY QUEEN" BLOG ENTRY?
Did you remove it Mr. Riley?
CYA'ing??
AND I just notice you posted a HORRIBLE entry about Wasilla Alaska...comment to follow.
But 1st...here's my response to your DELETED "beauty queen" nonsense.
CONGRATULATIONS JOHN RILEY....
You just earned a visit and a comment from the "legendary" (Ken Davidoff's words, not mine) Islander505.
Before I respond to your typical main stream media, from the comfort of your barcolounger, Pavlovian vomit about Ms Palin, let me tell you (and I suppose warn you) a little about myself.
I've been commenting on the sports blogs (Islanders, Yankees, Watchdog, Final Score, Baseball Insder, What About Bob) for a little over a year now. All about sports. My comments can be simultaneously witty, funny, insightful, inciteful, prescient, rude, crude, snarky, intelligent and dumb.
Born and raised LI'er, Irish Catholic (I suppose like you) went to HS in Mineola and College in the Bronx. Since 1978 I have lived in Cleveland, ALASKA and now area code 505. My politics have been Libertarian for 28 years. It was ONLY in the last 2 elections that I ventured away from the Libertarian lever in the ballot box.
I am an heart Jeffersonian.
With the selection of Ms. Palin today I, like many others, have become energized by the upcoming Presidential election.
To me she represents the breath of fresh air long needed in both major parties.
A "Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington" type of candidate.
Something that the well entrenched Osama Biden Laudunum ticket does not provide for me. (That name combination alone scares me more and as ignorantly as the prospects of a supposed "beauty queen" apparently scares you).
Anyhow...I look forward to joining in on this blog with some rebuttal commentary to the typical diarrhea that emanates from most east coast publications...as you so eloquently demonstrated today.
With that out of the way.....in response to your cheap shot comment directed toward Ms Palin, vis-a-vis "beauty queen":
A/This same "beauty queen" captained her HS basketball team to a State Championship Game and played in that game with a broken ankle. She was known as "Captain Barracuda".
B/She spent time working on fishing boats in Alaska. She may well be McCain's "Deadliest Catch".
C/She has taken the Feinstein/Pelosi/Clinton concept of "No Child Left Behind" a little bit FURTHER BACK AND DEEPER AND RELEVANT, as she and her husband brought a child into this world despite a prognosis of Down's System while in the fetus.
D/She has a son being deployed to Iraq on 9/11. I REALLY REALLY pray for him now.....as he may well become a pawn in this election. (nuther subject)
There's been no easy road for this "beauty queen".
So before you post any more cheap shot, self described
"unknown" comments about her.......try something unique for a ragwriter.........DO A LITTLE RESEARCH.
And BTW, if it came down to a street fight between "the beauty queen" and Osama and Biden with someone like you as a referee?
I know a little about this woman from my Alaska years.
I would take the 'beauty queen" in a heartbeat.
She would rip their throats out and then serve 'em up to you with a nice bottle of wine.
You see, she comes from a part of the country where women (even beauty queens) kickstart their vibrators and roll their own feminine hygiene products.
I oughtta know....I married one 25 years ago.
And that's just my opinion....from 2 time zones away.
oops....I guess you didn't delete your "beauty queen" entry.
My fault, my apologies for posting the last comment here.
I missed it when I had to repost my comment due to the usual "security issues".
If you don't mind.....I will cut and paste over to where it belongs.
Feel free to delete both of these comments from this blog entry.