Romney's and Obama's jokes and jabs at the annual Al Smith dinner
Associated Press
If you missed the presidential debates or the Republican or Democratic conventions, it's possible that the jokes from the annual Al Smith dinner might have gone over your head.
The Al Smith dinner is an event that raises money for Catholic charities in honor of former New York Gov. Al Smith, the first Catholic presidential candidate. The evening involves a political roast, where presidential candidates poke fun at each other and themselves.
Here's an analysis of some of the jokes and jabs Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama threw Thursday night.
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