Taegen Goddard: Best Political Speech Ever- "an honor to witness it"

[grantcart]

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/08/28/what_a_speech.html


Sen. Barack Obama gave the greatest political speech I've ever heard. He was better than Reagan and better than Kennedy. For someone who loves politics and public service, it was an honor to be able to witness it.

Obama did not only what he had to do -- address specific policy details and answer Republican critics -- but he did it in a way that was inspiring. His call for change will resonate across the country even louder than before.

It's hard to see how Republicans will follow this in Minneapolis next week. Frankly, it's hard to see how Sen. John McCain will be able to win this election in a way that any American can be proud of.

Other reactions:

Andrew Sullivan: "Look: I'm biased at this point. I'm one of those people, deeply distressed at what has happened to America, deeply ashamed of my own misjudgments, who has shifted out of my ideological comfort zone because this man seems different to me, and this moment in history seems different to me... I've said it before - months and months ago. I should say it again tonight. This is a remarkable man at a vital moment. America would be crazy to throw this opportunity away. America must not throw this opportunity away."

Ezra Klein: "This has been the most aggressive speech of the week. And the most substantive I've seen Obama give. It's not a thematic address: It's not about hope or values or the universality of the American experience of the illusory obstacles that divide us. It's concrete. It's about the failure of the Republican Party, and the promises of the Democratic Party."

Ben Smith: "The expectations were high for Obama's rhetorical talent, and he met them, and the crowd at Mile High --now full almost to the brim, at a reported 84,000 -- is standing and cheering, waving the American flags they've been handed."

Josh Marshall: "I thought this was a very strong speech. About exactly what was needed."

Brian Rogers, McCain campaign spokesman: "When the temple comes down, the fireworks end, and the words are over, the facts remain: Senator Obama still has no record of bipartisanship, still opposes offshore drilling, still voted to raise taxes on those making just $42,000 per year, and still voted against funds for American troops in harm's way. The fact remains: Barack Obama is still not ready to be president."

[TwilightGardener]

1. Wow--Taegan Goddard usually is very dry and doesn't go into punditry, that

I've noticed--just gives the gossip. That is an impressive statement.

[grantcart]

2. I know I think that we are about to see the war of the pundits

[AuntPatsy]

3. the last bit could have been left out, how desperate do they wish people to realize they are?

[Overseas]

4. K&R-- thanks for the assortment of reviews !! /nt