Michelle Obama is a lawyer. Last night, she made opening arguments in the most important case of her life. The client, Barack Obama. The jury, only the United States of America.
Barack has a GREAT defense attorney at home.
She looked impeccable. Consultants know that juries are all too human. They respond to attractiveness just like everyone else. Top to bottom, she was stunning. A+ on that score.
Then there's the speech...
Seventeen minutes is a long time. But the speech was written and delivered well. Wisely, they chose to reinforce themes that have been weak spots for Obama. Elite? Michelle's dad bravely soldiered through a debiliating physical ailment to provide for his family. Her parents scrimped and saved to provide an educational opportunity for their children that was denied them. Barack's single mother struggled in the same fashion, passing on rock-solid American values that the Obama's share with us all.
The speech also served double-duty to compare the picture perfect Obama marriage (19 years strong) with the competition. It was easy to miss in the glowing prose, but this passage "...that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you're going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect..." draws some stark contrasts with a candidate who ditched his injured wife during a series of affairs that culminated in him marrying into a young beer heiress' fortune (with a prenup, no less).
Whose story seems more laden with "American values" now?
Michelle made entreaties to Hillary women. Early in her speech, Michelle alluded to the hopes and dreams for her daughters, Sasha and Malia. She later echoed the "18 million cracks" line that Clinton introduced in her concession speech to thunderous applause. Even better, she followed that statement with a compliment to Joe Biden. To my ears, that earned an even more vigorous response.
And those children... They're just precious. From the adorable big screen interplay with Daddy to their youthful exuberance to being on the big stage, they sure did look like a loving family. Fox's Juan Williams was in near tears commenting about the image of such a poised, beautiful Black woman and her positive, strong, WHOLE family on the national stage. Tonight, the Obamas became Cliff and Claire Huxtable MADE REAL.
Occasionally, Michelle seemed uncertain if an applause line would connect. But they DID connect and the overall presentation was brilliantly compelling. She is the type of wife any man would love to have at his side and it's clear that the Obamas share a genuine "Love... American Style."
Judging by the effusive praise, Michelle smashed a home run last night. When Brit Hume (BRIT HUME!) is praising her, it's a watershed moment in the campaign. Now it's time to make the case against McCain.
Barack has a GREAT defense attorney at home.
She looked impeccable. Consultants know that juries are all too human. They respond to attractiveness just like everyone else. Top to bottom, she was stunning. A+ on that score.
Then there's the speech...
Seventeen minutes is a long time. But the speech was written and delivered well. Wisely, they chose to reinforce themes that have been weak spots for Obama. Elite? Michelle's dad bravely soldiered through a debiliating physical ailment to provide for his family. Her parents scrimped and saved to provide an educational opportunity for their children that was denied them. Barack's single mother struggled in the same fashion, passing on rock-solid American values that the Obama's share with us all.
The speech also served double-duty to compare the picture perfect Obama marriage (19 years strong) with the competition. It was easy to miss in the glowing prose, but this passage "...that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you're going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect..." draws some stark contrasts with a candidate who ditched his injured wife during a series of affairs that culminated in him marrying into a young beer heiress' fortune (with a prenup, no less).
Whose story seems more laden with "American values" now?
Michelle made entreaties to Hillary women. Early in her speech, Michelle alluded to the hopes and dreams for her daughters, Sasha and Malia. She later echoed the "18 million cracks" line that Clinton introduced in her concession speech to thunderous applause. Even better, she followed that statement with a compliment to Joe Biden. To my ears, that earned an even more vigorous response.
And those children... They're just precious. From the adorable big screen interplay with Daddy to their youthful exuberance to being on the big stage, they sure did look like a loving family. Fox's Juan Williams was in near tears commenting about the image of such a poised, beautiful Black woman and her positive, strong, WHOLE family on the national stage. Tonight, the Obamas became Cliff and Claire Huxtable MADE REAL.
Occasionally, Michelle seemed uncertain if an applause line would connect. But they DID connect and the overall presentation was brilliantly compelling. She is the type of wife any man would love to have at his side and it's clear that the Obamas share a genuine "Love... American Style."
Judging by the effusive praise, Michelle smashed a home run last night. When Brit Hume (BRIT HUME!) is praising her, it's a watershed moment in the campaign. Now it's time to make the case against McCain.
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