Obama's Speech Posted by Michael Cohen

Ok, I know I'm in the tank for Obama already, but the speech he gave last night was simply extraordinary. One of the best campaign speeches I've ever heard. Can you imagine being a voter who doesn't know much about Obama seeing that performance? He just seemed so damn presidential. Hard to believe three years ago he was a State Senator from Illinois. Anyone who says that Obama doesn't have the experience to be President, I would say "watch this speech." It was his introduction to millions of Americans who may know little about him. He was under enormous pressure to do well - and the guy hit one out of the park.

If he wins this thing I think we'll all look back at that speech as the moment he clinched it.

The speech worked because it did all the things that a great campaign address should do. It provided voters with a truly hopeful and inspiring vision for the future, which I can't say either Edwards or Clinton provided. Listening to Obama one got a real sense that if he wins we're on the verge of genuine political change in this country. Along those lines, it was one of most unifying message you're ever likely to hear from a presidential candidate. For months people have been arguing that Obama's problem is that he's not angry enough; that he is not energizing pissed off Democrats who hate Bush. Yesterday, he proved how silly that argument really is. There was not a note of rancor in that speech; no us vs. them arguments and the only real strawman he provided was one sure to energize plenty of Americans - the status quo.

But above all, Obama was able to cast his victory in terms far larger then himself. Listening to Obama speak one got the sense that this win was a vote for change as opposed to simply being a vote for Barack Obama. That's not easy to do, and I walked away from the speech feeling good about Obama, but better about America. This is movement politics at its best and frankly not since maybe Reagan in 1980 have I seen someone do it as well as Obama did last night.

And most of all I loved the story Obama told about a Cedar Rapids woman working her way through college, but who "still believes this county will give her a chance to live out her dreams." Call it cheesy, but if there is one idea that runs through this country it's that of the American Dream; the notion that any American can, through hard work and determination, achieve their dreams. For us jaded "very, serious people" it may seem like a cliche, but for millions of Americans it's how they view their country and its the most basic American value. And frankly unlike John Edwards, who in his concession continued his assault on corporate greed and argued that the deck was stacked against the middle class, Obama seems to understand, like Bill Clinton did in 1992, that people want to "believe in hope."

Of course, lots of things can happen between now and Election Day; and I would certainly be loath to count out Hillary Clinton, but last night was pretty special - and that was one damn good speech.

Update (From Ilan):   Just thought we should actually add video of the speech to this post

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[Cal]

And frankly unlike John Edwards, who in his concession continued his assault on corporate greed and argued that the deck was stacked against the middle class, Obama seems to understand, like Bill Clinton did in 1992, that people want to "believe in hope."

Edwards did finish second, so quite a few people must find some hope in his pitch. And I suspect that a lot more people will agree with his message after the subprime crisis plays out -- unfortunately after the primary.

Inequality right now is at 1920's levels. Maybe I'm wrong about Obama, but I'm skeptical that a man who takes so much money from the financial industry will bring us "genuine political change."

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[Mike M.]

Obama gave a great speech yes, but it was painfully short on specfics, just as he's been throughout the whole campaign. Edwards' was very specific, going so far as to name a girl who died because her insurance company refused to give her a liver transplant. That's a problem that needs to be solved, something that can't be allowed to happen again. Obama's ""change" talk is just too general. I'm sure you know better than me what works and it's likely that win or lose, Obama does better than Edwards. But I fear that as president he'll spend more time trying to find some sort of reconciliation with the other side than he'll spend actually solving problems.

[Neil]

Cohen discovers what everyone else knew, Obama is a charismatic public speaker who draws people in with reason and elevates them with high ideals. You might as well ask, is he the next John F Kennedy? (I hate that frame: is he the next Michael Jordan?, the next FDR?, the next Patrick Fitzgerald?)

Obama won one primary by 8 points. The most important takeaway is that Democrats caucused in record numbers and Republicans stayed home. Guiliani, the national security candiate, is not #1 or #2 in Iowa.

Cohen is ready to crown Obama. Although I surely don't mind the enthusiasm for the democratic candidates, let's let the process play out.

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Obama puts both Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan to shame in his speech making ability.

[MA]

If Obama do this all the way, and why shouldn't he, it makes me a little bit sad, because I'm a conservative. But it's inspiring anyway! ;)

[MA]

Nice review btw. I agree completely, I think.

[Tina]

This article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on the Acropolis Review from a while back suggests Obama also has surprising support in the South. It'll be interesting to see the 2008 fundraising numbers when they're released.

http://acropolisreview.com/2007/11/republican-congressional-delegation-on.html

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[candice]

I'm not really sure who i'm gonna vote for but one thing remains...these people dont write their own stuff!!!! Obama didnt write that speech, someone else did & he mearly read it with passion. He did touch on a few things i liked but the fact that his minister OF 20 YEARS is a white-american hater!!!!! I am so sick of the race card!!! i wish everyone would turn purple!!!!! then what would we have to talk about...the shade of purple?!!!

[Latino Voter]

There surely is more to a presidential candidate than a good speech. Populists and radical clergymen can sound very appealing through speeches, offering all sorts of good ventures to their constituents. The fact is that Obama listened to hate-filled rethoric from Reverend Wright for 20 years. He was keenly aware of the foundations of the Trinity Church - Liberation Thelogy. This type of preaching has destroyed countries -- just refer to the civil wars that Central America endured during the 1980's because of the social hatred promoted by Catholic priests following this Liberation Theology that the Trinity Church also follows. I have heard nothing to convince me that Obama is not tainted by all this. I am not going to risk having a President of the United States who has been listening for this type of rethoric for years and never until now "condemned" it.

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This is why this country will never be what it could be -because there is so much hatred from you white folk-you hated to find out that there are some Black people that hate you too! We will all perish---- Even though Eve was Black-check out your DNA!!!!!!!!

[Kyle Huwer]

His speech sure did sound pretty. However, oh so hollow. WHAT is he going to do to change America? HOW is he going to accomplish those changes?

All the people who are screaming (out loud or in their heads) for Obama I think are tad-bit crazy. Well, maybe not crazy. I just think that for someone to be such an advocate of change that you need to have some sort of mission, some sort of plan. It's just like he is rallying the troops to go out into battle, but when they are all riled up, he (the leader) has no game plan, no maps of the battlefield. That is dangerous, IMHO.

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