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Heart-ache: Fred Doesn't Speak at McCain Event

Mary Katharine Ham | May 06, 2008 10:26 AM

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-- Both Sen. Richard Burr and Ted Olson took the stage for a few moments, but ol' Fred stayed seated in his light grey summer suit, disappointing the crowd which cheered loudest for him before McCain came out.

So much enthusiasm, and yet the audience is left unsated save for a brief grin and nod when McCain cracks jokes about his old movies. Anyone feeling the deja vu?

Come on, Fred! Give us a few minutes.