Al Smith Dinner: Funniest Jokes Told by Presidential Candidates
It’s time for the big event with presidential candidates held every four years.
The presidential election?
Nope.
The Al Smith dinner.
- “This evening does have a special meaning. The story of Al Smith's historic run for the presidency is truly inspiring. It gives me hope that in America it's still not possible for a fellow named Al to be the commander-in-chief.”
- “Now it is an honor to share the dais with a descendant of Al Smith. And Al, your great grandfather was my favorite kind of governor. The kind who ran for president and lost.”
That was the Al Smith dinner in 2000 … George W. Bush…
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