While we expected a great speech by former President Clinton and he delivered, no one had expected what we got from a State Senator from Illinois, who undoubtedly will be the next U.S. Senator for the state of Illinois.
But you could also tell he studied Clinton, from using his hands like a salesman to sell himself and John Kerry. To make people understand both Republicans and Democrats want the same things and are the same people, but how one side was better to accomplish what we all want than the other.
The passion and strong belief behind his words, and most importantly, how the words of his speech itself spoke to the whole country – not just Democrats. He even used Republican language, which Clinton was a pro at doing every time he spoke. His words could unite and inspire a country, as he said, “There is not a black America and a white America and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America.”
He also said, “There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq, and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq.”
This last line echoed Clinton’s greatest line of his speech, “strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” Yes, both views of the war display patriotism -- and both President Bush and John Kerry are patriots. But they want to lead the country in different directions.
Obama’s words were inspirational, and a figure who undoubtedly can resonate with young voters. Everyone should listen to this speech to understand what American politics should be: more united.
Clinton and Obama spoke to the whole country and gave them a choice, and that is why their speeches will be the most effective speeches at the Convention to the small amount of swing voters that remain, of course, not including John Kerry, who will speak Thursday night.
Tuesday night a star in the Democratic Party was introduced to the national scene. While some say 2004 did not have the greatest slew of Democratic candidates, 2012 will not be a problem for the Democrats – after Kerry serves his eight years as the President, the 2012 election for President will have three great candidates – Vice President John Edwards, Senator Hillary Clinton, and Senator Barack Obama.
What are the Republicans going to throw out against that – another Bush (Jeb)?
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