Tie: It’s dark with a pattern. It may even be that one you see over to the left, there.
Music: Gene Chandler - “Rainbow”
Worst Person: Rudy Giuliani, all up in arms about that non-existent “the Chinese can drill off the coast of Florida!” story. Hey, KO. There’s plenty to mock about Giuliani just with, you know. What he says, does, and appears to think. Making fun of someone’s speech impediment is low, certainly below you. [Also: Seriously, Glenn Beck?]

For the record, I had no idea Dan would be on tonight when I bastardized his catchphrase for the subject line on last night’s recap. It’s just a delightful, happy coincidence.

Breaking news tonight, as it has been reported that Bill Clinton will speak at the DNC in two weeks — at Senator Obama’s request. Senator Clinton will also speak at the convention, though there are still rumors of tension between her and Obama, and rumblings that she’s still all manner of unhappy with how things have gone/are going.

When asked by ABC news if Obama was qualified to be president, President Clinton spoke at length about how no one’s really ever totally ready to be president, but he said Obama was smart and got people excited, etc. Obama said he appreciated Clinton’s restraint in what was a provocative interview.

The McCain campaign has a new web ad (oy)! It’s … full of testimonials from Democrats, about how great he is, and how he’s the maverickiest maverick who ever mavericked. Except the majority of the clips used are kind of old. Democrats came out with a rebuttal ad quickly, featuring all the same Democrats talking about how the John McCain of right now is not that same “maverick” we saw eight or more years ago.

Oddball: An update to the Reggie Paterson story - audio! ** And (also) in Florida, a guy picked another guy’s pocket — is it still “picking” someone’s pocket if you manhandle their wallet off of them? Anyway, he turned himself in the next day, so it’s all alright.

John Boehner is trying to rally Republican colleagues to give up their vacations to encourage Dems to do the same, so everyone can come back & vote on drilling. Boehner is currently, and was last weekend, too - golfing.

Oh, I haven’t even begun to process the idea that Favre is on the Jets, now. But hey, who the hell cares, because Dan is there, everyone! He is … wow, his head looks huge. And he’s sitting in front of an Emmy award. No way to tell from here if it’s his or if he lifted it off Costas. Dan is talking to Keith on my television. I am nearly vibrating with happiness. I am also hearing Dan say what I heard from him on the radio almost exactly twelve hours ago. Dan! Keith! Cracking each other up! This segment could be about their favorite kinds of cereal and I’d be psyched. Anyway, Favre’s on the Jets now. Tickets are selling, jerseys are in most places already sold out, and Keith says Jets fans are going crazy (how can one tell?). Dan thinks the Jets fan will be more relaxes, at least getting the shot to look at a HoF QB. And you thought the traffic was bad on the turnpike near East Rutherford on any given Sunday during a normal football season (well, you didn’t necessarily think that — but I’ll tell you. It is). Superbowl champs on some weekends, Brett the Jet on others. Should be an interesting season.

Hee! Ok, Dan says he “borrowed” the Emmy from Costas. Sure, sure. I mean, the guy’s got them stored in swag closets all around NYC, as I have been led to believe. He won’t miss it.

Keith and Dan, everyone! They make my heart happy. Keith signs off, throws the paper, then turns back to the guest monitor and grins.

I’m glad I got to do tonight’s recap. And now I’m gonna’ go watch the #1 segment again.

See you next time.