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Presidential candidates at the Alfred Smith dinner
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks as Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sits and smiles at the 2008 Alfred E. Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel October 16, 2008 in New York City. Appearing at the Alfred Smith dinner is a tradition for presidential candidates, with both major nominees usually attending during the election year.
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Midday broadcasts the remarks of presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain, who dropped the political attacks and highlighted their humorous sides at this year's Alfred E. Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

In addition, political scientist Steven Smith of Washington University's Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy, joins Midday for analysis of the latest on the campaign trail, including Gen. Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama, campaign finance and U.S. Rep. Bachmann's recent controversial comments.

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Presidential candidates at the Alfred Smith dinner
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks as Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sits and smiles at the 2008 Alfred E. Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel October 16, 2008 in New York City. Appearing at the Alfred Smith dinner is a tradition for presidential candidates, with both major nominees usually attending during the election year.
Andrew Theodorakis-Pool/Getty Images