“There are politicians worried about the economy, and I understand that because no one wants to be out of a job,” Vitale said. “But the economy should never come at the expense of people’s lives. Seniors should not have to sacrifice for the economy. I want to live, man. My wife wants to live, man. “To the political leaders, forget liberal, conservative, this is not about political agendas. We need to keep the (guidelines) in place.” Vitale hosts an annual Gala to raise funds for the V Foundation and pediatric cancer research. He’ll invite celebrity sports figures, with Dabo Swinney attending last year. Vitale moved the Gala, usually held in May, to September.