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August 27, 2008
Further Convention Comments
Quickly on Day Two -- Hillary Clinton was superb. She did more than anyone could have expected of her, and beautifully buttered the bread on the first slice of the Clinton convention sandwich. Mark Warner's keynote was not particularly noteworthy. Good content, but not well delivered. Ironically, in his own goofy way, Dennis Kucinich's remarks were probably more effective.
As for Day Three -- there were three memorable moments.
Bill Clinton. It hasn't been the easiest or most politcally flattering of years for the former president, but Clinton's address tonight reminded this student of politics why he is in a class by himself in this element. Clinton was simply masterful. He brilliantly made the case for Obama and hopefully put to rest the media's incessant obsession with the post-primary psycho drama.
Joe Biden. After being nominated and accepting the vice-presidential nod, Biden gave a heartfelt, if clunky speech. He made a few flubs and took a while to get rolling, but perhaps that's not such a bad contrast to the top of the ticket. Biden has a lovely family, and his son Beau was terrific in introducing him. Obama's surprise appearance at the end was another unusual touch.
John Kerry. Kerry was simply a different person speaking tonight than the candidate who came up short in 2004. Resolute, combative and real, Kerry pulled no punches and for our money delivered the most effective attacks on McCain of the convention. We hope the Obama campaign took note.
Posted by houtopia at August 27, 2008 11:33 PM