1.0 link 135454 <![CDATA[McCain, Obama At Al Smith Dinner: Candidates Spar With Jokes]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/16/the-last-laugh-mccain-oba_n_135454.html John McCain and Barack Obama touched on some of the most contentious issues in the campaign tonight, from Bill Ayers to racial undertones, in their scripted jokes at the Al Smith dinner in New York City.

McCain, in a much more light-hearted and relaxed mood than he was during last night's debate, poked fun at the adoration surrounding Obama when he quipped: "Maverick I can do but messiah is above my pay grade."

He also made light of the controversy surrounding his...

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