I am in Washington DC at the 2008 CRT (Cardiac Revascular Therapies) with my client, the Cell Therapy Foundation (http://www.ascrnetwork.com/). Tim Russert canceled on the event (thank God) and Tony Snow stepped up and in.

Here are some highlights from the event besides me shaking his hand and briefly talking to him after the event. I did get to ask a question, which is below with the answer.

1) Definition of a Maverick: Someone who doesn't stab you in the back, they stab you in the forehead.

2) The USA has had 52 months of consecutive job growth.

3) Protectionism is just another word for defeatism.

4) Tony thinks it is going to be a good year for the Democrats - picking Obama to pull it out

5) Said about the Clintons (paraphasing) Bill cannot take second seat to anyone, not even his wife. Hillary doesn't really know who she is.

6) Both Bush Presidents share two common enemies, Sadaam and the English Language, they both defeated only one.

And finally, my question to Mr. Snow was, "If you could put yourself in each canidates shoes, who would you choose as your VP? Obama - Sam Nunn (needs to have experience behind him) Clinton - Obama (yes, that was his answer) McCain - Fred Thompson (Said Fred just needs to start acting like he wants to be there) and for Huckabee - (said Obama will be available and didn't really have an answer, thought McCain 100%)

In conclusion, Tony was a great speaker, polite to both parties, respectful to the administration and 100% a great American.