Day 2 of the DNC didn't feature as many great speeches as did Day 1. Still, there were three worth posting here.
Sandra Fluke, the woman attacked as a "slut" by Rush Limaugh earlier this year, gave a good speech designed to appeal to anyone who isn't a total douchebag. Candidate for the US Senate Elizabeth Warren also gave a good speech. While a competent speaker, Warren is unlikely to give a barn-burner anytime soon. This speech was well-written for her style, however, although increasing the amplification of her soft voice would have done wonders in a convention hall.
The main event of the evening was the speech of former president Bill Clinton and he didn't disappoint. Whatever this man's faults, he can speak to a crowd like few -- if any -- others in American life. And this speech was a marvel, focusing on policy and yet still being a barn-burner. (Why do barns always take it on the chin?) TPM had good descriptions of the speech which can be found here and here.
While this night did not live up to Tuesday, it ended strong and all three of the speeches noted here appeared in prime time for the networks. Indeed, the Fluke speech was smartly pushed back to place it appropriately for the largest TV office. Again, staying focused around a coordinated theme, one pitched for the largest possible audience and easily recounted in the media, has been a most-welcome strong suit at this convention.
Bill Clinton
Elizabeth Warren
Sandra Fluke
Day three of the convention will feature Vice President Biden and President Obama. Let's hope that they, too, knock it out of the park!
6 September 2012
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