Raw Video: Watch President Obama's Al Smith dinner speech

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11 жыл бұрын

Mitt Romney and President Obama speak at the 67th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York.
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@urssmith 8 жыл бұрын

I love his sense of humor.

@chavezzr8827 3 жыл бұрын

nee

@Veevien85 7 жыл бұрын

compare this to the mess in 2016. oh the downfall of the mighty

@prestonwysingle8821 7 жыл бұрын

WiSiNGYANDEL

@MHiggins 3 жыл бұрын

I missed these days when the worst we had to worry about was some lame jokes at a dinner.

@electronsauce 11 жыл бұрын

How can anyone dislike this speech? Cmon! He did an amazing job!

@GreeneQB7 11 жыл бұрын

The point of this speech is to be a joke, romney did the same thing minutes before Obama.

@juleschristman 11 жыл бұрын

I love the "I wish I could use my middle name."

@davefordavefor 11 жыл бұрын

Funny stuff. I appreciate that our President has the confidence enough to be able to poke fun at himself.

@boblozaintherealworld3577 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched the 2008 dinner with John McCain. That was tremendous....and no I didn't vote for him. So many Republicans called Obama 'arrogant'. Whatever. These are times of which we have no recent memory. All the best for us all.

@senswami 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing.. Now compare this with what we heard this year (2016)

@drjosephfarah 6 жыл бұрын

I miss obama

@boblozaintherealworld3577 5 жыл бұрын

and NOW I even miss George W.

@d1ver9e 3 жыл бұрын

Commenting in 2020. Sure do miss these days.

@jnuval 11 жыл бұрын

That Chris Matthews joke and anniversary joke, OMG! LMAO!

@gulaagjamun 5 жыл бұрын

Oh how things have changed in this country in 5 years

@GATOBROADCAST 7 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how many commentators do not understand the purpose of this NYC institution.

@sandragonyea1806 7 жыл бұрын

David Saldana OK explain the purpose

@ExireHG 7 жыл бұрын

It's the Al Smith Dinner, a fundraiser that raises money for Catholic charities for children in New York. It was named after Al Smith, a 4 time New York governor and first Roman Catholic elected as a presidential candidate. It's intended to be a humor filled night of current presidential candidates while also showing, due to Al Smith, how far our country has come. The fact the first democrat black man running for President, is speaking at a fundraiser for Christian charities named after a fellow ground breaking man, is quite special really. But that is the intent of the dinner, in full. So now, everyone is allowed their political opinion, but nobody is allowed to be ignorant to it's purpose. Now if only politically fueled folks with an axe to grind could just calm their tits and take a fucking joke. Too much to ask for, probably.

@Hodgestic 11 жыл бұрын

"I wish I could use my middle name." That was amazing!

@JoMartinezMusic 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the speeches are written, but it's all about how someone delivers 'em that matters.

@cherylkallman5506 5 жыл бұрын

When OBama was our President I really didn't think about politics. I knew we were safe and loved all over the world. Trumps world is EVIL .

@tonyangelias8718 4 жыл бұрын

Cheryl Kallman F**k you libtard!

@deasmiles 11 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, he has such style! And his writers totally rock and the delivery! Never misses a beat! Love Obama!

@tito4496 4 жыл бұрын

Whose watching this October 2019 how things have changed didn't appreciate what you've had till it's gone

@lalaj3285 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I was napping too!!! I wish everyone could see this side of him.

@FruityMcGee 11 жыл бұрын

Obama is such a good person- and funny, even in the face of hate. He's one tough dude : )

@drgnfire56 11 жыл бұрын

President Romney had an excellent monologue! Absolutely hilarious!

@chatrahang6045 4 жыл бұрын

I came here after watching Trump's AL Smith dinner and then realized the guy on Obama's left was at the same place at Trump's dinner just a bit older...

@jascharl 11 жыл бұрын

I said it on Ronmeys' video, it's nice to see that both he and obama can come together and put all aside and do this. In the end, we may disagree on issues, but we are countrymen as well.

@macfan128 11 жыл бұрын

It's called, "the truth." A lot of people are trying to cut back on it, but you can always recognize it when it's in your face. A lot of times it's not popular, but it always needs to be said.

@AlternateSteve90 11 жыл бұрын

"and seemed like a guy you could hang around with and not worry that he was going to make mean jokes about you when you left the table to go to the bathroom." Funny,I got the exact opposite impression from Obama's speech.

@vernieistooold Жыл бұрын

Obama and Romney acting like mature adults (John McCain did the same with Obama in 2008). Refreshing compared to today.

@Caretaker82 11 жыл бұрын

*Raises* the question, not *Begs* the question.

@BeligerentPaladin 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was a little surprised that the guy whom I'd expect to be a stuffed shirt seemed a lot more relaxed, smoother, and a lot more comfortable with self-effacing humor.

@kresnaputra5467 4 жыл бұрын

America, please go back to this.

@elen900 11 жыл бұрын

The mere thought of Mitt Romney as President scares me. -Obama 2012-

@d4ark972 11 жыл бұрын

"I wish I could use my middle name" Hilarious :D

@Lioncity55 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your opinion and view, I live in Denmark I pray that America will be in good hands.

@snowgw2 11 жыл бұрын

Have you seen 2016?! No way! How was it?!

@ChrisRoy87 3 жыл бұрын

back when decency was still a thing.

@VivianRuth 11 жыл бұрын

It's all about how he flubbed the debate, how he's getting older, how no one really wants to see him. I think he's conceding.

@Nocturnes1984 11 жыл бұрын

Am i the only one on youtube who tried to click that window away on the bottom of the video where the breaking news was?

@theyshallhavemusic 11 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think it's because Obama has a lot of young fans, and those are the people who are on KZfaq saying rude things. It doesn't have to do with Obama and the job he's doing.

@FredricWilliams 11 жыл бұрын

He might be the better choice for president, but he has what the French call "the sense of humor of a staircase." Romney was actually funny.

@margifloyd2197 11 жыл бұрын

The Obama family is a class act. I just finished watching a previous video of Michelle on Jay Leno. These are the type of folk that you would love to have over for supper or a day out on the porch chatting and drinking ice tea or lemonade. Shooting hoops or digging in the garden. Real people. They are humble and diplomatic and show grace under fire. We could all learn a lot from their carrying for the average person.

@phil123711 11 жыл бұрын

I'm from Sydney. I heard Romney(spelling could be incorrect) speak for the first time in the second debate. I thought he spoke very well. Seeing that America's economy is so bad at present and there are so many poor people, you'll have change big time otherwise America will look like India. No money.

@manofnocountry 11 жыл бұрын

He brings a tear to my eyes every single time.

@HowardoColeBrown 11 жыл бұрын

1:31 Kelso Voice:"Burnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!"

@mleroks18 11 жыл бұрын

I don't need to google it. I've heard it, and I agree.

@bachthoven1685 11 жыл бұрын

Abortion is restricted to under 23 weeks in most states. At this point the fetus is alive, yes, but not at all developed. The only way to get an abortion in the late term is if two doctors agree that the mother's life is in danger should the birth happen. The point is, abortion HAS to be legal, because childbirth can be a danger to the mother's life. And if an unborn child is diagnosed with a crippling disorder, I would rather put it down than force a life of pain.

@Tonavid 11 жыл бұрын

Nirotix, you certainly are a sharp guy. I mean, chiming in to the politics of another country using foul language, tough-guy ALL CAPS, and quadruple exclamation points while insulting people you have never met while calling us stupid. Don't change, man, don't change.

@theFR33D0M 10 жыл бұрын

Hahaha @4:20, that bloke in the back had to have the joke explained to him.

@trobe23z 11 жыл бұрын

He started out strong and then his delivery started waning and the jokes suffered.

@jimpiper68 11 жыл бұрын

He's much funnier than Mitt. Better timing and varies his delivery. He'll make a better President.

@HotLeadretired 11 жыл бұрын

You really knew Romney won , and won big when the democrats say Romney won the first debate.

@sarah70067 11 жыл бұрын

What did he mean by there are Worst things that can happen on your anniversary besides forgetting to buy a gift?

@jovongerald9792 11 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you think like that but as an educator I would advise you to do research on your own. President Obama became president not because the color of skin but because America needed a change and he was that change.

@leonvisa3282 11 жыл бұрын

If the USA was never armed it propably would had never existed. And if they did ban guns before Pearl Harbor attack, the Japanese would had invaded the west coast as well. Our 2nd amendment is what stopped the Japanese,that is what the Japanese admiral has said after the war.He said doing that is "suicide" because every American is armed, it's impossible to take over America.That's what he said. Baring a fire arm is also a RIGHT and a RIGHT to protect yourself from enemies foreign and domestic.

@Lioncity55 11 жыл бұрын

I think the important of what American should do is support their leadership instead of critizing your own government.

@Spriteschaff 11 жыл бұрын

so true!

@pobbart13 11 жыл бұрын

Being a 15 year old from england. and looking at these comments.....are you looking for a personality or a president? because to me it looks like you want america (once the greatest country) to be a reality tv show, not a country of accomplishments. i trust obama can fix your economy and calm things down in the middle east.

@SmoothnSavvy 11 жыл бұрын

What is up with you people who can't have a Civil Conversation with a poster without name calling. Jeeze

@cognitogrrl 11 жыл бұрын

Ladies and gentlemen, the 47th President of the United States, AND the 48th !! Obama-Biden 2012 because we deserve the best.

@MegaDragonslayer1997 11 жыл бұрын

He also ended a war and got him that takes time and him doing it in 4 years is excellent. That's not an easy task to actually end a war and find a guy who caused 9/11.

@slysquadq 11 жыл бұрын

I'm Surprised his speech was shorter than Romney's...

@livinginvancouverbc2247 11 жыл бұрын

That's interesting. Maybe we're subliminally thinking that self-deprecating humor is funnier when it comes from the "other" guy? Or is it that we're uncomfortable with "our" guy admitting his weaknesses?

@YoFaceMan0 11 жыл бұрын

I love that both candidates are putting so much comedy into the politics, because even though i want them to both take politics seriously, with all this comedy i think more people will get interested in politics! like youth!

@loupremo 11 жыл бұрын

I Already voted early for OBAMA! Obama 2012!

@KeyboardBacteria 11 жыл бұрын

Well that's it, ladies and gentlemen. Mitt Romney wins Last Comic Standing.

@gbitm 11 жыл бұрын

I've always thought Obama as being a funny person. I remember this dinner when he and McCain did it and he had me rolling. However, tonight Romney was a bit funnier.

@shadowstar0914 11 жыл бұрын

Take note of the fact that the entire audience laughed ALOT for Romney...and gave charity laughs for the President. Failure just isn't funny...

@chr1sh111 11 жыл бұрын

Romney did a better job hiring people to write jokes.

@DeathMetal242 11 жыл бұрын

lol sorry, you remind me on randy marsh from southpark. when he was running out the house screaming OBAMA.

@001NicoNico 11 жыл бұрын

Did u guys know that Washington was the 3rd president in the USA? the first was my house and the second was my spoon.

@Holaroznic1 11 жыл бұрын

"if you don't vote for Obama,then your a racist" don't they know that's calling them selves racist? You can't argue with idiots,they will only beat you with experience.

@vivalaitalia413 11 жыл бұрын

"everybody please take your seats, otherwise clint eastwood will yell at them." didn't butcher that one at all.

@drewmeister11 11 жыл бұрын

I think you're hearing what you wanna hear.

@footballfitz69 11 жыл бұрын

You're also not accounting for superpac's, and trust me most of the military is conservative, just because more money is given just means the people who supported obama gave more money, not that he had more supporters. That's just stupid.

@leonvisa3282 11 жыл бұрын

It's not how many donate, it how many support who. Almost 70% of the armed forces supports Mitt Romney for President. Clearly a large majority of the military says that Romney has it right.

@tfswfan29 11 жыл бұрын

When candidates become stand-up comedians...

@mahasw777 11 жыл бұрын

In America, freedom of speech is valued so highly that we have the right to criticize our government when we believe our leaders are wrong.

@d4ark972 11 жыл бұрын

What? He's one of the most charismatic presidents ever. Of course he's passionate about America, he's the President O_o

@GnlMachoman 11 жыл бұрын

Ikr, iam not gonna talk about my position, but my mind is blown away from the positive respond that Romney is getting at the beginning of the election Obama had so much more support than Romney but the tables flip

@benjaminwalker6282 11 жыл бұрын

As a liberal who voted for Barack Obama, John McCain beat him at this dinner. Romney and Obama tied.

@Serious1189 11 жыл бұрын

Romney was a lot funnier--totally deadpan. He's also a better speaker and doesn't stutter much. That's probably the result of not smoking pot all day long early in life.

@StarsShadow 11 жыл бұрын

That was pretty moronic of Nirotix to say, but the sentiment is shared by many. Not that Americans, or Republicans specifically, are stupid but that we'd like to see Obama continue instead of Mitt Romney. The US is a world leader, and with today's global economy, we need you guys strong again and to continue being smart about your policies and decisions in general. Your country has a vast and powerful influence, especially here at home in North America. So of course the world is watching closely

@deasmiles 11 жыл бұрын

Our President, and yes he is pretty awesome! An optimist, a do gooder and a realist too. Gifted and what a blessing. 4 more years, at least 2 more supreme court justices and we need to capture the house and senate back, more candidates like these corporate thug and liar and it will be so. 4 more years! OBAMONOS!!!

@AzBodkin17 11 жыл бұрын

This man is a dark horse and makes jokes about everything. I am offended by him, why is America not getting this???

@Goforit8866 11 жыл бұрын

Mr President, do Gangnam style and we will vote for you!

@jacobnathons528 11 жыл бұрын

less then 72 hours untill i will be in an all-time high as mitt will take the presidency god bless the republican party, god bless the USA and her allies

@HotLeadretired 11 жыл бұрын

He said he would close Getmo --- and now he said he is not going to close it he said he would repeal the patriot act------ he reinstated it he said he would lower the National debt ---- he has made it even bigger

@Ioganstone 11 жыл бұрын

I love how people think Romney's jokes earn their vote. guess that's all that's left of him

@cmaalford 11 жыл бұрын

I dont like Obamas policies but he is the most likable president I have ever seen

@MadnessOfMarmots 11 жыл бұрын

You're the guy who goes around picking fights, aren't you? One of these days you're going to pick a fight with the wrong guy and he is going to kick your ass. Fair warning.

@HotLeadretired 11 жыл бұрын

We are not asking for miracles, we just want Obama to follow the U.S. Constitution.

@footballrox12 11 жыл бұрын

The reason is simple. He said he would do something and failed to do it. My family and I are not better off than 4 years ago. This is what most people will base their vote off.

@McBlish 11 жыл бұрын

Meh... I personally thought that Mitt Romney was funnier, but this still lightens the currently intense campaign

@ewingjr98 11 жыл бұрын

Carrying for the average person? What does that mean? They are carrying the burden of leading America by drinking iced tea? If you saw Romney drinking tea you would complain about his rich roots and the horse that he owns. If Obama drinks tea, it shows that he is down to earth?

@KarenGuttieri 11 жыл бұрын

POTUS bests Romney again! He notes that after his first trip abroad he was attacked as a celebrity because he was so popular with allies overseas. His challenger in his recent tour abroad has avoided that problem.

@ohDJ_ 11 жыл бұрын

people are DEFINITELY going to take your opinion into consideration into account after reading that comment way to go bud

@dkooys 11 жыл бұрын

I take it english is not your first language, or you don't have a high school education. 1. He promised to end the Afghanistan war, but we are still fighting it. 2. He promised he would close Guantanamo bay, but its still open. 3. He promised a better economy, but we are still waiting. 4. He promised to bring down the debt, but he has increased it by over 4 trillion. And I can keep going on if you want. Idk about you, but if someone continuously lies to me, I don't tend to believe them.

@warlance69 11 жыл бұрын

Unemployment is the lowest since Obama took office. Now think about it - it is the lowest because many of the unemployment benefits expired and can't be renewed unless they go back to work.