The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

I haven't heard many in the media mention this bit of irony, but upon hearing that the third and final presidential debate will be held in Boca Raton, Florida on Monday, I busted out laughing. Why did I find this bit of news so funny? That's because in the third and final debate, about two weeks prior to the election, will be held in Boca Raton, where Mitt Romney provided his donors and via a leaked audio tape, millions of Americans, his 47% comments. That's right - "47%" took place in Boca Raton, Florida.  How perfect is that? This sounds too good to be true. While the debate will largely focus on foreign policy, it'd be a crime if the "47%" comments weren't mentioned at least once. Obama has been handed a golden opportunity. If and when Romney attacks him for his bowling skills or whatever is on his mind at the moment, the president can simply respond with, "That reminds me. I love Boca Raton. I think you do too, don't you, Go...

In an interview on Radio Iowa Thursday, Mitt Romney's wife - Ann - said the following with regard to her husband being criticized by fellow Republicans: "Stop it. This is hard. You want to try? Get in the ring. This is hard and, you know, it's an important thing that we're doing right now and it's an important election and it is time for all Americans to realize how significant this election is and how lucky we are to have someone with Mitt's qualifications and experience and know-how to be able to have the opportunity to run this country." I find this to be amusing, because of something that was uncovered in the secret tape which was spilled a few days ago.  During that fundraiser in Boca Raton, Mitt told the donors that he was using his wife on the campaign,  “...sparingly... so that people don't get tired of her.”
 In light of Ann's radio interview, rumor has it that Mitt told those same donors from the secret tape, "See? I told you...