What to Expect When You're Expecting a Big Speech

Since one of The Ten is a former speechwriter,  we've been following the expectations for Mitt Romney's big speech tonight when he accepts the GOP's nomination.  Many folks are saying how tonight is Mitt's big moment to shine (while some of The Ten want to know what the odds in Vegas are of him absolutely tanking.)

Our expectation?  Most likely it will be completely underwhelming.

A few corny jokes that will seem to score because the expectations are so low but ones that will nevertheless be completely forgotten in a few days time.   Add in a dash of family, plus some anecdotes about how he - not the government, HE - built Bain Capital and how hard it was for the family back then (thanks to his wife for keeping it together.) Pause for applause at the mention of the wife, then continue with  some vague, bumper- sticker pronouncements about what he wants to do for this country (Take it back, apply common sense business  practices, restore our leadership presence in the world, grow jobs) and he'll really get rolling when the loudspeaker blares to life and implores the crowd: "ATTENTION PLEASE IS THERE A CARDIOLOGIST IN THE HOUSE? GOVERNOR CHRISTIE JUST OD'D AT THE MCRIBS CART OVER BY THE NEW JERSEY DELEGATION.  WE NEED A CARDIOLOGIST AND TEN OF YOUR STRONGEST MEN - (OR 8 WOMEN FROM THE WISCONSIN  AND/OR MAINE DELEGATION) -  OVER TO NEW JERSEY'S AREA OF THE FLOOR  ASAP.