you're about to catch will come in very, very handy.

Well, unless you're with people who will appreciate the frequent sotto voce "What a pantload!"

sure you might also--maybe you can catch some secrets?? Have fun and report back ok.

Wear an NRA button AND an Obama/Biden campaign button on your lapel.

TlalocW

Find some low profile earphones and pop em in while he's speaking. Look around your group for visual clues so you'll know, during the speech, when to slightly nod in approval or give a golf clap.

Whatever you do, don't look him in the eye or let him touch you.

Be strong, DMacTX.

Would likely not be appropriate for the venu no matter how appropriate.

jump on the table and yell, "Ted Cruz! I give you the pick slip!"

This is, assuming, you do not want to keep your job.

You could, also, call in sick.

that might break the ice.