The Democratic convention displayed a powerful consistent unity narrative from start to finish. We saw an Obama (Michelle), two Clintons, and another Obama clearly demonstrate that the Democrats have one goal - defeat John McBush. In the middle we got plenty of cohesion that spotlighted Joe Biden. The four days flowed beautifully toward the knockout punch delivered by Barack. It was fantastic political theater and a wonderfully ascendant narrative.
Many political pundits are calling the just completed Democratic national convention the most well orchestrated convention in history. For me, it rivals the sense of cohesion I saw at both of Ronald Reagan's coronations. One of the beautiful things about tonight is that it wasn't a royal coronation (like those of Reagan), it was a celebration of unity under Barack Obama.
Obama came onto the scene exploiting the non-war, unity niche. We all realize that but for Hillary's one vote in 2002 to allow force against Iraq, she would be our candidate today. Therefore, Obama has used his consistency call for unity, in the country as well as in his party, to get to this point.
I was ready for the 'why can't we all get along' speech but, for the first time in a while, we had a Democratic Presidential candidate who didn't step lightly around his opponent nor did he allow the Republicans to dictate the post convention spin (as they had throughout July and August). Obama called McBush on his volatile temperament (you'll hear this word a lot), his lack of judgement, and his ideological ties to the Shrub. He talked about his normal upbringing, and showed white America many images of his white family (mother and grandparents). He referenced Martin Luther King glancingly, and only at the end of the speech.
Barack Obama is qualified to be President and will roll through these last 67 days.
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