Passing this torch has been a long time coming, but Hillary Clinton showed her mettle and simultaneously dampened the faux furor about Democratic division.
Much has been made of the "millions" of "outraged" Clinton Democrats since the close of the primary season. However, recent revelations about falsified fund-raising estimates and pathetically anemic attendance at PUMA conventions have revealed these charlatans for what they are... GOP operatives vainly trying to sow dissent.
There were many strong passages in her speech last night, but for me, none so effective as when she challenged her voters to look beyond their support of HER in favor of the Democratic agenda. Hillary made the point that McCain is not going to champion the issues that defined her campaign. Her persistent refrain was that electing Obama was the only way to get the job done.
Some have said that she was less than enthusiastic in her praise. I disagree. Her speaking style has never been as compelling as Obama. She could not hope to match the earnest enthusiasm of Michelle's presentation. As always, she did things HER way, and it was great.
She has turned a corner and rallied behind her party. She has closed the door on the "division" media narrative. McCain won't find a quote from last night to run in future commercials and Obama has tons of material for counter-programming if they try. She deserves the praise she is receiving today.
P.S. To all the PUMAs and Just Say No Dealers... Ron Paul supporters are REAL Republicans concerned with the abdication of conservative fiscal policy and America's new role as world police. We're not intimidated by your fakery, but you should be concerned about them. I'm just saying...
Much has been made of the "millions" of "outraged" Clinton Democrats since the close of the primary season. However, recent revelations about falsified fund-raising estimates and pathetically anemic attendance at PUMA conventions have revealed these charlatans for what they are... GOP operatives vainly trying to sow dissent.
There were many strong passages in her speech last night, but for me, none so effective as when she challenged her voters to look beyond their support of HER in favor of the Democratic agenda. Hillary made the point that McCain is not going to champion the issues that defined her campaign. Her persistent refrain was that electing Obama was the only way to get the job done.
Some have said that she was less than enthusiastic in her praise. I disagree. Her speaking style has never been as compelling as Obama. She could not hope to match the earnest enthusiasm of Michelle's presentation. As always, she did things HER way, and it was great.
She has turned a corner and rallied behind her party. She has closed the door on the "division" media narrative. McCain won't find a quote from last night to run in future commercials and Obama has tons of material for counter-programming if they try. She deserves the praise she is receiving today.
P.S. To all the PUMAs and Just Say No Dealers... Ron Paul supporters are REAL Republicans concerned with the abdication of conservative fiscal policy and America's new role as world police. We're not intimidated by your fakery, but you should be concerned about them. I'm just saying...
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