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'This is Barack Obama.'
'Good evening, Mr. President, Mitt Romney here. Obviously we have our differences and we're competing hard for the same job, but in this time of crisis I understand that we are all Americans first, and I want to assure you that you have my full support as you lead our country.'
'I appreciate that, Governor Romney.'
And I also want to let you know that since you won't be able to campaign as you manage this crisis, I will also refrain from campaigning as long as you do, even if that extends to election day.'
'That is a magnificent gesture, Governor.'
'Thank you. Furthermore, if you need Joe and he can't campaign, I'll pull Paul off the trail, and the same goes for your wonderful wife Michelle and Ann. I'd offer for Jill and Paul Ryan's wife, but she won't leave his side, so forget it.'
'That's more than I would ever ask for, Governor. I would offer to pull Bill off the trail in exchange for W, but......'
'Don't remind me about that, please.'
'Sorry.'
'I've also pulled all campaign donation solicitation off my campaign website and replaced it with a link for people to donate to the Red Cross.'
'That's a wonderful idea and I will immediately do the same.'
'I've also signed up 9 of my biggest campaign donors who, along with me, are each going to match every dollar contributed up to $20 million each. All of us know how fortunate we've been, and this is a way for us to give back.'
'I don't know what to say, other than I wish I had donors like yours.'
'Yeah, I bet you wish you knew people who own NASCAR and NFL teams, but that isn't important right now. Oh, and one more thing.... I'm not sure how to ask this.....'
'Please proceed, Governor.'
'Ouch. I deserved that, didn't I? Please, call me Mitt.'
'Sorry, couldn't resist. And even if you won't use your first name, please use mine, for the obvious reasons.'
'That's good, Barack.'
'I thought so, Mitt. So what did you want to ask me?'
'How can I HELP?'