Watching c-span
McCain: a surreal speech by John McCain, the fossil. The cadence was robotic. The content empty platitudes: what was he talking about. He got lost a few times. Then, to accentuate this 'back to the future' candidate, the campaign finished off with the '50's -- THE FIFTIES hit by Bo Diddly, Johnny B. Goode. This was an entirely uninspiring speech. Cindy McCain looked very good in a red state dress with that stepford wife blond hair swept up: trophy wife. But, hey, Gavin Newsom's got himself a telegenic trophy wife to take him on to the white house as well.
Romney: Mitt's speech was 'Washington's broken'. Set in front a set full of that handsome strapping family: all of them attractive. Which one is the Romney of the future. But again, sixties music.. "boston you're my home.... " I get it, but, its the past, backwards looking.
Clinton: Hillary with a heart - emoting is effective! How she achieved underdog status is amazing. Absent on the podium is the old guard of Bill and Madeline Albright, et. al. Hill goes solo with a crowd of youthful supporters behind her: a page from the Obama playbook. Smart call to action of hers to mention the website. Much better stage presence than Iowa. A nod to the youth. Effective. And the song - 'an american girl' best choice so far.
Obama: His oratory and cadence is evocative, compelling and effective. The speeches are powerfu, seemingly heartfelt, and powerful. He hits all the right notes. Another really great speech. -- Steve
What is remakable this time around -- this election, is the genuine interest. People are paying attention this time. Noticeably different than in 2000 or 2004. Something has shifted. People realize this time it's serious.
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