Biden brings it
It’s hard not to like Joe Biden the man. Sure, he’s a blowhard, a bit pompous and arrogant. He’s been in the Senate for 36 years. What else could he be?
However, his personal story is very compelling. Of all the pre-speech videos, his was the most effective. It’s hard not to admire a guy who came through what he did, the way he did. I have to say, while endearing, the story about riding the subway home from Washington to Deleware is wearing thin.
This silly line of “That’s not change, that’s more of the same” was awkward and ineffective. I know they want to tie McCain to Bush, but this is just plain ridiculous.
He’s most effective when attacking McCain specificly, which he did more than I thought he would. Attack dog is perhaps his most effective mode, especially in this setting, where he cannot be freewheeling.
He really went after McCain’s judgement tonight. This is going to be a tough race, and that is a good thing. It shouldn’t be easy to get the most important job in the world.
I was pleasantly surprised by how short the speech was. I thought it was effective. While I disagree with Biden on many issues, but I like him as a person. Is that ok to say these days?
As for the “surprise guest”, aren’t they just reinforcing the celebrity thing by bringing Barack out for a shout out? “Hillary Clinton rocked the house last night” Paging Arsenio. And more thing, I think Camille Paglia, a big Obama supporter, is on to something.
August 28th, 2008 at 5:29 am
I thought his speach was very difficult to follow and full of inaccuracies. I likened it to a drunk on rollerskates. While his story is very compelling and he is generally easy to like, I think he came across as a political lightweight. Can you imagine the speach Mitt will give if he gets the nod. Much more cohesive and articulate. Just my $.02. Love the new look.
August 28th, 2008 at 6:46 am
Todd,
Biden certain had a few whoppers in there, but it was a convention speech, so I would expect that.
I thought he did what he had to do and did it effectively.
Kevin
August 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
“Can you imagine the speach Mitt will give if he gets the nod.”
Yes, I can…
“My fellow Americans, pay no attention to that man behind the curtain or the fact that despite my “business accumen,” I left my last public servant post having wreaked havoc and economic disaster.
Pay no attention to my “universal healthcare” catastrophe known as CommonWealth sCare, which was praised by Hillary Clinton and Ted Kennedy (I too, can reach across the aisle, and sometimes, to Republicans).
Pay not attention to the $50 abortions that I mandated for CommonWealth care and pay no attention that that was AFTER I told you that I went ‘pro-life.’
Pay no attention to my statements during the debates about mandates and cap & trade proposals (not to mention the $800 million in new “fees” that I imposed on MA to increase revenue).
Pay no attention to the fact that I illegally imposed same-sex “marriage” on the citizenry AND forced Catholic adoption charities to shut down b/c I made them sacrifice children to those couples even b/f that illegal “marriage” took place.
Pay no attention to the fact that my business skill set (not to mention my ability to have perfect hair and look good in a suit) holds absolutely no benefit w/in the realm of government for the simple fact that government is not a business, nor was it ever intended to be a business…doesn’t make or sell anything. That is why I made such a mess of Massachusetts, my VC, LBO & MA skills simply do not translate.
If nothing else my fellow Americans, pay no attention to anything other than the fact that I have spent $80 million on this election and all I have gotten is fraudulent support from media elite. And rest assured, if you don’t support me, I’ll find a way to buy you off as well. Every man has his price…
Thank you.”
The DNC commercials will write themselves…
August 28th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Rosie,
Thanks for the comments and proof that there are moonbats on both sides of the isle. You are a small part of the Republican party that keeps pushing the commonsense conservatives across the aisle. I’m sure Stalin was too liberal for your taste.