DNC Night 2: Your Thoughts
posted by Jon Cruz on August 26th, 2008
DENVER, Colo. — The second day of the Democratic National Convention has concluded. Following speeches from a wide variety of congresspersons, senators, and governors, former Governor Mark Warner gave the keynote address of the convention. He was followed by Tuesday’s “headliner,” Senator Hillary Clinton.
David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN, commented that “just as Michelle struck me as authentic last night, Hillary Clinton struck me as authentic tonight. And I have to add, Hillary also struck me as a class act.” Bill Schneider, also of CNN, said, “This was the first speech of this convention to deliver red meat to these delegates and they were hungry for it.”
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Posted from: 74.68.137.29
August 26th, 2008 21:29
I thought Clinton’s speech was fantastic. Granted, I’m probably a bit biased, but really, this was probably the most rousing speech we’ve seen yet at this convention. Clinton was strong in her support for Obama and blessedly direct and blunt in her criticism of McCain. If only all the speeches at this convention were like this!
After listing goals in her campaign, Clinton went on to say:
“I ran to stand up for all those who have been invisible to their government for eight long years. Those are the reasons I ran for president, and those are the reasons I support Barack Obama for president.
“I want you to ask yourselves: Were you in this campaign just for me? Or were you in it for that young Marine and others like him? Were you in it for that mom struggling with cancer while raising her kids? Were you in it for that young boy and his mom surviving on the minimum wage? Were you in it for all the people in this country who feel invisible?
“We need leaders once again who can tap into that special blend of American confidence and optimism that has enabled generations before us to meet our toughest challenges. Leaders who can help us show ourselves and the world that with our ingenuity, creativity and innovative spirit, there are no limits to what is possible in America.
“Now, this will not be easy. Progress never is. But it will be impossible if we don’t fight to put a Democrat back into the White House.”
This, followed by a strong comparison and contrast between Senators Obama and McCain, was great. As David Gergen also said: “The cynics will surely find something wrong with Hillary Clinton’s speech tonight, but in my view, she was first class. In many, many ways, this was her finest hour.”
On the other hand, Mark Warner’s speech was a boring, rambling, disjointed mess. But hey. So was Bill Clinton’s when he gave the ‘88 keynote, and look where he ended up!
Posted from: 69.121.162.215
August 26th, 2008 21:47
I couldn’t agree with you more. It was blunt and to the point - not disingenuous at all. There was not one smidgen of self-praise nor were there any instances in which she seemed jealous or angry at Obama at all. Really, it was entertaining to watch and will definitely move some of her bitter supporters to Obama.
My personal favorite moment of the speech was the, “No way. No how. No McCain.”
OBAMA ‘08.
Posted from: 64.58.7.109
August 26th, 2008 22:24
I was in the hall, and her speech was great. She covered everything she needed to, electrified the crowd, most likely delivered many of her supporters to Obama, and was very authentic.
My favorite line was when she thanked her, “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuits.”
Brian Schweitzer was also very good. His speech managed to get the crowd responding after almost every line, and his content about energy was spot-on.
Favorite lines: “McCain can’t figure out which of his seven backyards to drill in!”
“It’s fitting that McCain and Bush are going to be in the Twin Cities together, because these days it’s tough to tell them apart!” That one could be either Schweitzer, Hillary, or Deval Patrick. I just can’t remember with so much going on in the hall.
I think the convention is going very well
Posted from: 76.94.89.102
August 26th, 2008 22:44
the DNC convention is Dull, Nearly Comatose… full of Do Nothing Cliches.
Posted from: 69.226.47.55
August 26th, 2008 23:40
No way, no how, no McCain. It was nice. I thought it was a perfect speech to basically tell ALL of her [Clinton’s] supporters to show support for Sen. Obama. But unlike Mr. Cruz, I thought the most lively speech was given by Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, man was that impressive! And also Brian Schweitzer’s speech was magnificent. Eh, might be a little biased about the whole thing; I still want it to be only two days and done with it.
Posted from: 71.42.216.162
August 27th, 2008 06:40
lolitics
Posted from: 71.110.251.184
August 27th, 2008 11:28
The amount of ass kicking that went into Hillary’s speech was at times awe-inspiring
Posted from: 71.229.103.39
August 27th, 2008 14:41
I watched about 6 hours of the convention last night and I’d like to point out some of my favorite moments:
Gov. David Patterson’s speech- for a legally blind governor of New York who isnt very publically active he kicked the hell out of McCain
Gov. Kathleen Sebeilius- I wasnt a fan of her speech but I liked her quote ” We all remember that girl from Kansas who said theres no place like home. In McCain’s case, theres no place like home, and home, and home, and home. ”
Sen. Amy Kloubare- she was the most energy pumping of the Democratic Women’s Caucus after Clinton of course
Gov. Janet Napolitano- her arizonions losing the white house tradition story was histerical
Sen. Hillary Clinton- I waited 6 hours for that speech and I have to say it was well worth it. No way, no how, no McCain!!!!!! She praised Obama, Biden, and his wife while making her husband cry. Cant wait to see Bill’s speech.
Moments I didnt like:
Sen. Claire McCaskill- her speech was pretty bland and then she had the balls at the end of the night to question Clintons ability as a leader to deliver her supporters. Next time, show more respect to leaders who are more popular and powerful then you Claire.
Gov. Ed Rendell- I had high expectations for his speech and he was extremely boring. He stayed on message but he pretty much repeated what previous speakers had already said. Come on Ed.
Mark Warner- the keynote address sucked. Not a great speaker, the speech was boring and very long. If the second night could have been done over Hillary definitely should have been the keynote speaker.
Posted from: 128.252.254.28
August 27th, 2008 15:27
simple question: why do liberals engage in hero-worship?
(this isn’t to say that conservatives don’t, it’s just that there aren’t any conservatives here that i could ask the same question to)
Posted from: 74.68.137.29
August 27th, 2008 15:29
Jordan: Ronald Reagan?
I know you say conservatives might engage in hero-worship as well. I think, perhaps, that suggest, that people in general engage in hero worship. :o)
Posted from: 96.229.143.242
August 27th, 2008 15:40
the problem with the democratic party, partly (although i see many other problems) is exactly the opposite of the problem Jordan indicates - that is, democrats are less likely to get behind someone wholeheartedly, or at the very least, suck it up and go get this person elected. the democratic party (liberals, progressives, feminists, pacifists, unionists, etc) is much more politically disparate than the republican party (although they are getting more of a taste of it now). candidates aren’t black enough. they are too rich. they aren’t pro-union enough. they aren’t pro-environment enough. many of these things come into conflict and yet they all seem to have to fall under the “liberal” banner.
democrats seem to have appease a lot more competing interests than do republicans. there is a reason it is called the republican machine. there is a reason why, after the worst scandal in US presidential history (watergate) republicans were able to regain the white house in four short years. there is a reason why the republicans could get gw bush re-elected. there is a reason why mccain will be elected. republicans get behind their guy (and in some instances gal) and dig in.
more hero worship might do the liberal party some good. or at least faking hero worship until the election is done.
Posted from: 74.68.137.29
August 27th, 2008 15:56
While this is a “Day 3″ item and not a “Day 2″ item, I want to admit that I actually got teary-eyed when Hillary Clinton moved to nominate Obama by acclamation.
I agree with Bietz about the hero worship and liberals. But I’ll say this: I do have serious case of hero worship for Senator Clinton, and she’s gotten me motivated for November.
Posted from: 71.229.103.39
August 27th, 2008 17:16
Jon its safe to assume that she has serious hero worship from alot of people including myself. Hillary Clinton 2016!!!!!!!!
Posted from: 99.11.175.47
August 27th, 2008 17:29
“there is a reason why mccain will be elected”
bietz, are you joking?
Posted from: 74.70.110.205
August 27th, 2008 19:07
Dennis Kucinich was amazing
Posted from: 76.94.89.102
August 27th, 2008 19:44
@14:
not joking at all. i sincerely believe the democrats will squander another opportunity.
Posted from: 76.216.105.83
August 27th, 2008 20:09
umm i disagree…obama’s leading in all the states kerry won in 04, plus he’s got pretty sizable leads in iowa and new mexico…just 6 electoral votes short of the presidency (and we haven’t even counted states like ohio, new hampshire, virginia, florida, indiana, missouri and colorado)
Posted from: 76.216.105.83
August 27th, 2008 20:12
add to that list nevada, montana and north carolina (kind of a stretch but possible)
Posted from: 24.180.32.103
August 27th, 2008 22:24
Speaking as someone who lives in Nevada I have my doubts about Obama carrying the state. All (that is not an exaggeration) the rural areas are in the tank for McCain. There are only 3 liberal areas of the state. The Nevada side of Lake Tahoe (which is too small to make an impact), Reno (which will by no means be an Obama landslide unless UNR students poor out in mass, but even a lot of them are conservatives), and Las Vegas (which is really Obama’s only hope of carrying the state if he can get enough liberals to turn out).
He does have a few advantages, the big one being we have an extremely unpopular Republican governor who has 0 chance of being reelected. Additionally, democrat registration is on the rise. But I don’t think that’ll be enough to overcome the conservative bias of the state. I know the polls are close, but the trend in this state is undecideds and those who choose at the last minute go for the republican.
If you want to talk swing states, Obama should really focus on Florida. If he can carry Florida he’ll in all likelihood win.
Posted from: 76.216.105.83
August 27th, 2008 23:27
what about the yucca issue?
Posted from: 24.180.32.103
August 28th, 2008 00:00
The only area of Nevada where that’s a big enough wedge issue to sway a serious number of votes is Vegas where Obama will win anyway.
Most people in the north (where I’m from) even democrats, don’t care enough to let that effect their votes, or at least care more about other issues like health care, taxes, and the war.
Posted from: 66.91.82.161
August 28th, 2008 01:08
(session 2 joke): western shoshoni and the snake at yucca mountain.
diehl in cx: so we shouldn’t dump waste at yucca mountain because we can’t squash the snake’s belly?
Posted from: 71.104.154.231
August 28th, 2008 10:16
Another advantage that Obama will have in Nevada is that Nevada has a large percentage of libertarian voters, especially in the rural parts. A lot of them can come out and vote for Bob Barr, and steal some votes from McSame.
I dont know how Nevada or Montana will turn out.
I think that McCain will win Ohio and Florida and that Obama will win Virginia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
Posted from: 128.239.176.64
August 28th, 2008 11:39
5 and 15 are right. Kucinich’s speech was definatly te best of the convention so far.
Posted from: 74.68.137.29
August 28th, 2008 16:15
While I like a lot of what Kucinich has to say, I actually think his speaking style is kind of shrill. Just being honest. But yes, I did like what he had to say.
Posted from: 76.227.172.35
August 28th, 2008 20:10
OBAMA SPEECH = AMAZING