Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Seriously, How is this not politically motivated?


Steve Schmit: "Boss, the Washington Post is about to release a poll saying 52% of Likely Voters support Obama because they trust him on the economy."

John McCain: "But don't they know that the fundamentals of our economy are strong?"

SS: "Uh, Senator... I think you got the wrong talking points... (shuffles papers) Here's the one you've been using since last Tuesday.

JMcC: "Right. Um, yes I see. What do we do now?

SS: "You need to be seen as decisive, wanting to change the economy. This past week has killed us so we need to get on top of it. How's the debate prep going Senator?"

JMcC: "The naps have been keeping me refreshed! Did you know that Czechoslovakia has democratically elected government now?"

SS: (Sighs) "Yes Senator, from 1989 until it broke up in 1993."

JMcC: "It broke up? Huh. What's that buzzing sound? Is that your Blackerberry that I helped invent?"

SS: "My Blackberry. Yes it is. (answering blackberry) Yeah.... Are you F**king kidding me? Run those number again. Our internals can't be that bad!"

JMcC: "What's going on? Someone tried to ask Sarah a question again?"

SS: "No, I just got the preliminaries on a poll we put in the field yesterday... I know it was bad, but not that bad... How can we staunch the bleeding? F**k! (Blackberry buzzes) What now?! (Checks SMS) Has been nodding off during prep... Unfocused, rambling answers...Need more time. More Time! The F**king debate's on Friday!! What the F**k!"

JMcC: "Steve, my friend. I've got to go to the little maverick's room to drain the lizard. Can we take a time out while I do that?"

SS: "Sure Senator. (looks down at blackberry. Then inspiration and head jerks up.) Time out!! That's it! You're brilliant Senator! We'll suspend the campaign to focus on the bailout! We'll look like we're taking command of the economy and we can hold off on the debate and get more time for prep! Yes!!!"

JMcC: "Wha..."

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