Who Says Politics and Football Don't Mix?

I just came across this news item from Mark Maske's NFL News Feed (previously known as the NFL Insider), an excellent blog courtesy of the Washington Post:

Obama, McCain on 'Monday Night Football'

Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain will make election-eve appearances on the "Monday Night Football" telecast on ESPN, the network has announced.

According to ESPN's announcement, the candidates have agreed to tape interviews Monday that will air at halftime of the Pittsburgh Steelers-Washington Redskins game. The candidates are to be interviewed separately via satellite by Chris Berman, who will be at the network's studios in Bristol, Conn.

"We worked with our partners at the NFL to schedule a 'Monday Night Football' game in Washington on this special night, and this presents a unique opportunity for John McCain and Barack Obama to reflect upon the last few months and address a large primetime audience on the final day of the campaigns," Norby Williamson, ESPN's executive vice president of production, said in a written statement.

By Mark Maske | October 30, 2008; 11:02 AM ET

So for those of you who: 1) Love politics; 2) Love watching MNF; and 3) Have ESPN, you'll be all set! Unless you happen to be one of those people who dislike Chris "Ethel Merman" Berman. I wonder if he has his own pet nicknames for McCain and Obama?! I also wonder if Berman will take this opportunity to delve into hard-hitting questions about the economy, tax plans, and healthcare plans from the two campaigns?

Naaaahhh... I'm sure it will be fluff on how much each man loves to watch MNF on ESPN.