Well, Chongo, old fuzzy-wuzzy, I've seen a similar phenomenon manifest itself at almost all the conventions, and on other occasions as well. But in Laura's case, there was a qualitative difference. It's not just that she was looking adoringly, it's that I've seen that same look on the face of a cocker spaniel. But not on Mamie Eisenhower, Jackie Kennedy, Lady-Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, etc., etc., and not on the faces of Tipper Gore, Teresa Heinz Kerry, Elizabeth Edwards, Michelle Obama (Now, that lady is a real snort!), and others I can't think of right now. They displayed interest and support, but that schmaltzy, doe-eyed, "Oh, isn't he just adorable!?? And he's mine!!" look? No. They're a bit too intelligent and dignified for that sort of sappy look.

Maybe you had to have been there.

Don Firth (sometimes known as Swami Havabanana.)