“Power of Our Example”
Clinton nailed it tonight. Positioned himself as passing the torch, as the father figure who has faced what Obama now faces and who will help guide him through it. The speech benefits him but also benefits Obama and the Democrats. It had some necessary political shots, but intelligently spelled out what is at stake and why Obama must be elected and is ready to lead.
The money line: “People around the world have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.”
Bill brought it.
P.S. John Kerry is speaking now and is hammering McCain. Built the theme of how Candidate McCain hates the maverick, Senator McCain. It was well-done and even joked about the “was for it before I was against it” thing. Also made the important point that McCain was against Rovian tactics when they were used against him in 2000, but now that he is the candidate he is more than comfortable to use Rovian attacks on Obama.
Putting forward one hell of a personal, biographical defense of Obama, fighting against the idea that Obama is an elitist. He is going through the family history, the abandonment by his father, and Obama’s desire to give back to his community. Loving this speech too.
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