2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumCardinal Dolan: Trump, Clinton traded jabs at podium — but it was different in private
© JONATHAN ERNST Clinton, Dolan and Trump sit together at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, blessed with the job of playing peacemaker while sitting between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during a white tie fundraiser, said the two presidential candidates demonstrated a kindness toward each other rarely seen in public.
While each candidate delivered some biting comments while taking a turn behind the dais at the Al Smith Dinner, "there were some very touching moments" in private, Dolan said, describing one right after he asked both of them to pray with him.
"After the little prayer, Mr. Trump turned to Secretary Clinton and said, 'You are one tough and talented woman,'" Dolan said. "He said, 'This has been a good experience, this whole campaign, as tough as it's been.'"
Clinton then returned the compliment.
"She said to him, 'Donald, whatever happens, we need to work together afterward,'" Dolan said.
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gordianot
(15,245 posts)In private or public.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,045 posts)emulatorloo
(44,187 posts)emulatorloo
(44,187 posts)person than I could ever be. So admire her graciousness.
Johnny2X2X
(19,118 posts)She was the center attraction because everyone knows she's the next President. Donald got to see her operate up close and knows she's way beyond him in terms of being able to handle the job.