The Lighter Side of McCain and Obama

These video clips of Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are sure to make you laugh.

By Liz Kennedy

From Reader's Digest

Even the Presidential candidates realize that laughter is the best medicine. On rare occasions, we get a glimpse of their lighter sides. From their appearances on Saturday Night Live to The Late Show with David Letterman, Obama and McCain have shown they each have a great sense of humor, Watch these hysterical video clips of Obama and McCain poking fun of themselves for our enjoyment.

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