SUPER DAY – AT 1:55 P.M. ET:  I love the Super Bowl.  It's so quintessentially American.   I doubt Meryl Streep will watch it, which is one reason I will. 

Naturally, the game is now embroiled in politics, with some commentators actually criticizing Patriots owner Bob Kraft and star quarterback Tom Brady because they know Donald Trump.  It's come to that.  I wonder if they'll be any political incidents during the game or the halftime show.  I hope not.

By the way, Bob Kraft, in a Fox interview, described his relationship with the president.  From Fox: 

In anticipation of his team's appearance in the Super Bowl, New England Patriots owner joined "Fox & Friends" Friday to discuss his 20-year friendship with President Donald Trump.

"He's been great to me over those last two decades," said Kraft, whose team is set to make its eighth Super Bowl appearance Sunday.

Kraft's wife, Myra, died from ovarian cancer in July 2011. He said Trump was there for support when he needed it most.

"In the toughest time in my life, he was there for me when my beloved wife died five and half years ago. He came to the funeral with Melania. He visited me at my home memorial. He called me once a week for a year," Kraft said.

Kraft said Trump will play an integral role in creating a vibrant economy to create jobs in the country.

"I think his intent is to do things that can help the business environment in America," Kraft said.

COMMENT:  It's good to hear something good said about the president, amidst all the viciousness.  He sounds like a standup guy to me.

February 5, 2017