Obama and Romney’s Debate Prep

With the first presidential debate just a day away, how have the candidates been gearing up? [Click to read full article]

Obama

-Bush-blaming speed rounds.

-Working “folks” into every sentence, including those spoken only to Michelle.

-In attempt to boost economy, ordering dessert.

-Subtle “Mormons are weird” implication exercises.

-Asking what Biden would say; saying the opposite.

-Golf

-Fundraiser with Jay-Z and Beyonce.

-Clubbing with Jay-Z and Beyonce.

-Fundraiser because it’s Tuesday.

Romney

-Ten daily expressions of human emotion, minimum.

-Memorizing flow chart of all opinions going back ten years.

-Working “Reagan” into every sentence, including those spoken only to Ann.

-Calling Rick Perry to make sure this argument about balancing the budget is mathematically sound.

-Casually tossing around a few ideas for a central campaign message.

-Growing a beard. Do swing voters like beards?

-Becoming familiar with adjectives that aren’t “splendid.”

-Becoming familiar with voters who aren’t corporations.