Obama And McCain Attend Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner(Bishop Sullivan)

Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) (L) sits next to (L-R) Chris Quick, Tim Joyce, Robert Wright, Peter Johnson, Charles Schumer and Bishop Sullivan 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. (Photo by Yana Paskova-Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Bishop Sullivan;Charles Schumer;Peter Johnson;Robert Wright;Tim Joyce;Chris Quick;Barack Obama

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