August 26, 2008
Posted: August 26th, 2008 10:09 PM ET

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Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner delivered the keynote address tonight.
Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner delivered the keynote address tonight.

DENVER (CNN) - Not a lot of music so far in this keynote speech. Warner was not asked to be an attack dog. He was asked to address the theme of common ground (former Democratic governor, Republican state). But compare this speech with another keynote speech with the same message: Barack Obama, 2004. That was stirring. This is competent, but rather flat.

Watch: 'McCain more of the same,' Warner says

Filed under: Bill Schneider • Democratic National Convention


It will be President Obama   August 27th, 2008 1:53 am ET

Republicans dont love America,,,,,,only money.

Eufaula Mike   August 27th, 2008 1:21 am ET

Warner's speech was good. I liked the line about having people in office who actually believe in science.

But he wasn't as good as Obama in 2004. Duvall Patrick and Schweitzer both had better speeches in my opinion.

p v ca   August 27th, 2008 12:18 am ET

And Bill WHO are you?

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 12:05 am ET

It is a sin the way all these people are lying.

j bridges   August 26th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Jeffery
I usually like you the best of the lot besides Jack and Donna but you
guys have no right to even comment on this convention! Are you even watching it? This has been cnn's most self absorbed moment yet!!!
I switched to c-span last night because I wanted to hear the speakers
not you people at your own private narcissistic party!! I would continue to flip back with EVERY speaker and nope still you guys having your own private party. You have done this country a great disservice
with your coverage of this convention and if Wolf is the Chief organizer then it is time for him to go. Well I suppose this will get "moderated"
and never make it to public view but it was certainly worth trying.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ARE AGENTS FROM HELL   August 26th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Yes it was very FLAT!

aliou FL   August 26th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

There is only one Barack Obama and Only one Warner. So I think the speech was excellent. But we can't measure someone else with a yard stick of another. It's going to be hard to have a black or white man who can speak exactly like Obama. He is mixed

1 Florida Democrat   August 26th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

WHAT A LAME SPEECH. GO HOME WARNER.

Reality   August 26th, 2008 11:23 pm ET

HE'S AWESOME !!! I COULD SEE HIM AS PRESIDENT SOMEDAY

Becky, Midwest   August 26th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Newsflash: It IS NOT HILLARY CLINTON'S JOB TO MAKE SURE OBMAMA IS ELECTED!!!!!

You left wing nut jobs are out of control. Obama has always blamed someone else when something didn't quite go his way. It's always this or that. He never takes a look at himself. He never takes responsibility.

The fact is, If he loses, he loses because of himself, his inexperience, his lack of accomplishment while in the Senate, his dubious relationships, his ego, arrogance, his lack of letting the public know his plans, on the economy, healthcare, security, social security, education, illegal immigrants, high price of gasoline, environment, global warming, etc., etc., etc., Hillary doesn't have to make sure he's elected. That's Obama's job.

McKAY   August 26th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

His speech was boring not electrifying enough. Is this a keynote address for the democratic convention –very poor indeed..

Adam from NY   August 26th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Did we listen to the same speech?

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   August 26th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

i think the left nut has it right

anway, tongith she made it about McCAin and herself and how she and booba just divided the democrats further and deeper

these two clowns do great........

since she is the center and her PUMAS are doing our work
hey
let her do it
she is good at it
remember her words it is personal

we love it... she is divisive, we dont like her
but hey she is doing our job easier

McCain 08 and 12
see her in our adds
she has not say I dont approve of the messages
she has sat quietly and nicely

great job hillary
we will send you a thank you note
no gas cards thou

Joshua College Station Texas   August 26th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

I agree. Underwhelming.

TN FOR OBAMA   August 26th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

No Way

No How

NO McCAIN

Lynnette   August 26th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

What a lousy speech and where was the attack dog? Give me a break!

david   August 26th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

David Gergen got it right.

Warner's speech had ideas.
I heard others on MSNBC and CNN criticizing the speech for not attacking, speculating that it may have gone over the heads of the listeners across the nation.

Not so for this viewer.

I like Warners approach to science, to business, to future orientation, to seeing the changing world as an opportunity instead of a doom.
Nope I would like to have more speeches with those ideas pitched for the American public.

We really do need a president that takes science and research seriously.

And to the commentators: There are a lot of us who really do get into ideas more than polls and considered weighing of issues more than celebrity ratings.

Trasa, Texas   August 26th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Not everyone can produce an exciting speech, but doesn't mean it don't have substance to it. Let the American people decide and although it's more of an opinion on your point, you need to address it as so.

Kim Adams   August 26th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

I beg to differ. I thought Warner's speech was inspiring and put a tremendous emphasis on hope for our future. For a Senator from a strongly Repub state, I felt he was strong in his support of Obama, direct in his opinion of a failed Bush administration, and emphatically anti-McCain.
He is a gentleman and a scholar. Obama was smart to pick him to speak at the convention.

Chris Banner   August 26th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Vic in Nashville.
Stop your antics here, I am sure the GOP blogs need you more, there is plenty of divisive messages there, and am sure they need you there...
As for Schneider, it's time to get behind Obama buddy, you will be left hanging in the balance with your nonsense

Anonymous   August 26th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

vic in Nashville,
We don't need your antics here, there is plenty space on republican blogs, and I think they need you there

Rafael Richmond VA   August 26th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Mark Warner is the man in Virginia! God Bless him...

Terry from GA   August 26th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Bill – I disagree with you. Why are you comparing two different speeches from two different people. Why doesn't CNN talk about the DIVERSITY that is represented at the DNC convention? Do you think you'll see the same type of DIVERSITY at the RNC convention next week?

Andy   August 26th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

I have to agree, his speech was kind of flat. It was not particularly stirring, it was just adequate.

Sandi from Ada, MI   August 26th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

I love to watch James Carville and Paul Begala, but if they really knew so much about what Democrats and and Americans want to hear at this time in our country...Hillary would be speaking on Thursday instead of tonight.

Warner's speech was insightful and hit on a really good talking point for Barack Obama...the future versus the past...technology is the future of our global economy...and Barack Obama is the choice for making America a leader in technology! Great speech!

Nat Irvin   August 26th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Mark Warner was just being Mark Warner. I thought the speech was well written and well delivered. Her is a gifted man and certainly has the right ideas for the future. He is not as partisan as some would like–but its a quality that I believe is essential for good governance both now and in the future. I suspect that he will win his race by plenty.

sacto joe   August 26th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

You want stirring? Listen to Kucinch's speech!

what.   August 26th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I don't agree with this at all. It was a lovely speech.

Old McGovern Democrat   August 26th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Schneider, shut up! Not everyone wants constant jabs and sound bites. Some of us actually are able to think about issues and figure out what the speakers are saying for ourselves. High notes to a pundit in search of a pun or a point to reiterate to death may not understand that we just want to hear the people at the convention, not the people who are getting paid to create noise on the airwaves. I grow more and more angry with CNN daily. The only reason I am seeing your stupid comments is that I can't afford cable and want to watch the convention on-line. At least today the speakers have been on-line without interruption. Thank you for that. But please stop trying to undermine the Democrats in their quest to get their message out. We'll decide if the speeches are good or not.

Robert from CT   August 26th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

But it is full of real policy and real contrasts between McCain and Obama.

CNN – Report the NEWS please, not your opinions "it was flat" is not reporting, this is editorializing and we are sick of it.

j b   August 26th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Nut is right, Name, The ball was in BO court, HE chose not to include Hillary and bring his supporters the landslide victory, and choose not to unite the party. This is HIS show, to win or lose all by himself.. That is exactly the way your candidate wanted it. Nuts! Good Grief!!!

Jon Cruz   August 26th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Let's be honest. I'm as partisan a Democrat as they come. But, really: Warner's speech was a boring, rambling, disjointed mess.

jose in brooklyn   August 26th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

I agree with TheLef, if Obama loses, Hillary will not win in 2012....

vicky in ny   August 26th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Warner did better than expected. He addressed the rural voters and the independents and, probably, Republicans who are considering voting for Obama.

jose in brooklyn   August 26th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Whats wrong with talking about science and technology? why does it have to be about negative politics? when will this country learn we should stick to the script and not a hollywood movie? This reminds me of my high school student president race, for a second there i thought i was an adult..

Fella from Chicago   August 26th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

zzzzzzz....

Yawnnnnnnnnn   August 26th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Thank goodness that one's over, I almost went to sleep!

Monica   August 26th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

He's a turkey. I hope the Dems didn't have high hopes for him. Snooze.

Obama08   August 26th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

The speech was a speech of the future; an Obama speech; a one America speech; a speech of bipartisan but you people don't get it and feel that it is up to you to decide this election.

Your coverage has been rude, selective and pathetic as are your comments of this wonderful speech by a man who has actually done something for his country.

Sandy   August 26th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

All 18 million PLUS of us agree with you LeftNut.

Shrill and Bill are has-beens. Bitter, poor losers. Childish.

Matthew   August 26th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Do people come to DNC to audition for presidential nomination in 4 years? Most of the talkers just talk about themselves...

linbit-Greensboro, NC   August 26th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Bill would you like to let him finish the speech before you comment on it?

TheLeftNut   August 26th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Here's a high note:

IF Obama looses Hillary will NEVER be President because she'll get all the blame.

GUARANTEED!

vic nashville,Tn   August 26th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

To night is Hillary is night and Americans night
Hillary 2012 / Mc Cain 2008

Laura   August 26th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Come on, using Obama's keynote to set the bar is just not fair. Nobody could top Obama's keynote address four years ago...even Obama himself is going to have a tough time topping his 2004 speech (and meeting sky high expectations) when he speaks Thursday night.

Danny in Chicago   August 26th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

DIVIDE DIVIDE DIVIDE....that's all you do now CNN. Perhaps you should just endorse the Republicans....

RJ   August 26th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

BS, Bill, BS. This speech was nearly as good as Obama's 4 years ago.

TheLeftNut   August 26th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Here's a high note:

IF Obama looses Hillary will NEVER President because she'll get all the blame

GUARANTEED!

dave of seattle   August 26th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

get him off the stage!

People are there to hear hillary!!!!

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