Ronald Reagan was governor for quite a few years before running for president. Or don't they teach history in schools anymore!

However I have to say that yes it was a great speech but that don't mean anything. Considering people like you Amy Holmes and the rest of the media really don't give a flying hoot about anything.

Michelle Obama gave a so so speech however first impressions always the lasting one's.

I want to ask a 2 questions;

How many times is Michelle Obama going to re-introduce herself between now and Nov. ?

Why is it that I am always hearing from the media how we have to get to know Barack? The way I look at now if we haven't got to know him over the last year and half, then there must be a problem. And the problem isn't with the citizens of this country either!

Man I wish I would have been there!! Proud is an understatement right now!

I truly understand why this man is reminding us of why this is such a glorious and wonderful country. Not when you elect presidents to do things for us, but when we select leaders who giude us towards what we all need and want to do.

God Bless America!!!!!

Obama/Biden/Clinton/Gore/Republicans/Democrats/Independents/
Americans/The smartest and most hard working people in the world 08′ and beyond.

Michelle Obama needs to lighten up! Her facial expressions on TV make her look mad. Is she? It appears that she has a lot to be thankful for, so why doesn't she show it?

For a guy who sure do speak purty while in front of a telepronter, he does run scared at the thought of a townhall debate.

he wrote the entire speech himself…show me a republican …bush?..laughable…mccain…duh…that can do the same

brilliant

IF BARACK OBAMA RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD HE WOULD WIN BY A LANDSIDE VICTORY!!!!

No longer will we buy your Fear. Obama 08

Well done Barak..give those republicans hell…..they aint seen nothing yet…

Barack Obama was enormously successful at all of the things you mentioned in this article. He was extremely clear and articulate and connected with Americans throughout his speech. He made his case very very well.

Honeybee58
I bet Obama will do better then George W. Bush, hell I know a president that has a 5th grade education from Columbian he is smarter then Bush, for example he has got his county off the dependence of foreign oil and George W. Bush and the republican’s wouldn’t even attempt to do something like this, because they wont be able to get their cut from BIG OIL .

He just nailed it. John McCain, bring it on!

The speech was amazing and poignant — Obama has the charisma, leadership, and integrity to be our Commander in Chief — the next president of the United States of America! We have a new HOPE — a new vision — American values and ideals — thank you OBAMA — and God Bless America and all the republicans that will now vote DEMOCRAT for this election! Republicans UNITE and convert!

The problem with people wanting an "experienced" candidate for President, is that we all kinds of "experienced" people in the House and Senate right now and they still can't work across the aisle to get anything done. Doesn't matter if they are Republican or Democrat. Personally I find John McCain doesn't have proper control of his temper to deal with our Allies as well as our enemies. He sees Iraq as the center of the War on Terror, which isn't the case. He also sees himself as being more like the average American, than Senator Obama who made 4.2 million dollars.. Its kinda hard for a man whose wife is worth 100's of millions of dollars to even come close to being an average American.

I will agree that Senator Obama is younger and has less government experience than his opposition. But right now, we need someone with new ideas and not the same old Washington politician.

To the older American's who prefer an older candidate, your time is up and its time for a new generation to take over and see if we can fix the problems, that your generation of politicians has caused.

You know this was a great speech when all Obama's critics are stumbling as they come up with any intelligent response.

Excellent speech to kick off a campaign.
This speech changed the game.

Obama stepped up the the fight and drew a line in the sand challenging McCain - that all that petty Rove-style cheap shots are not going to be enough.

Obama supporters please ignore the haters and just keep the faith, it's almost over. McCain is being forced to cancel his convention and simply "pack it up."

He is literally paying folks to attend his convention. My Hispanic cousin was offered $50 to attend on Monday. I simply can't believe it. That is why I don't believe the polls saying that this thing is close.

WOW - What an incredible speech!!! It had character, substance, hit all the issues - and brought them home.

One question, the mess our country is in today, is it because of experience? If experience is the reason why Bush and Cheney has been so successful then perhaps we should vote for a novice because no one with or without experience can be worst that these two. McCain may have experience whatever the definition of experience is but, I question his cognitive skills or he seem to have a labile personality in that he is unpredictable. For some reason he thinks one answer is sufficient for a variety of questions. When he is evasive in answering questions is it because he does not know or is it because he can not remember. This question is much more serious to me than inexperience. One thing we know about Barack is he has surrounding himself with some brilliant folks. He has manage to outwit quite a few experienced candidates. So can we conclude that even though he may not have all of this experience McCain, Bush or Cheney his IQ is greater than the sum of the 3.

Honeybee58:

Actually, as I understand it, Obama wrote his own speech tonight. It was glorious.

Great speech. Speaks to the world of what USA should be. I bet the Republicans were apprehensive at all those text messages.

enough with the life experience already-
there is such a thing as natural talent.

McCain has been around for 71 years and he still sux.

Cheney worked for Nixon and his experience merely turned him into Darth Cheney.

Let's give this country the new exciting push it needs….

get out of the rut guys!

obama/biden!

Obama said, "John McCain likes to say that he'll follow bin Laden to the Gates of Hell — but he won't even follow him to the cave where he lives."

Tell you what Barack, when John McCain takes the oath of office, his first act ought to be to conscript you into the Army, put a rifle in your hands, and order you to lead the charge into the cave.

It'll be the first thing you've ever done for the armed services. Hell, why stop there; it'll be the first thing you've ever done for America.

You can take your buddy, Ayers, too.

Senator Obama gave the most important speeche of his politicial career!! He hit all points WITH CLARITY AND PRECISION, and LAID OUT HIS POLICIES VERY CLEARLY. From the economy, foreign policy, education, and social security, to the TWO wars, our troops, terrorism, immigration, jobs leaving the U.S.A., government responsibiilty and our responsibility, international diplomacy, and last but NOT LEAST, how out of touch McCain really is with the economy and his lack of judgment, Senator Obama was spot on!!! "McCain's no maverick, he's a sidekick!!"

Experience is overrated.

Sound judgement and temperament is what is most important.

George Bush had "experience".

I feel the faint stirrings of hope…we need Obama, Biden, Clinton(s), and everyone to keep the momentum going..and take back our country from the pillagers who have controlled it's future for too long…
go-bama!

NO WAY-NO HOW-NO OBAMA, READING A TELE A PROMTER, DOES NOT MAKE YOU READY TO LEAD!

Obama showed the country a lot tonight. Anyone who was not impressed with his speech were never going to be convinced anyway. But, Barack made his claim tonight, and basically offered America a real choice. Hope, against cynicism. Take your pick. I'll take hope any day. And to those who try to claim he was not specific, well, you were not even listening, were you.

I am always impressed by how good he is with the teleprompter. That quick jolt from the left one to the right one has this intensity behind it. Really exiting, actually.

Hopefully he'll have a teleprompter with him at all times, though, or we might end up seeing who the man really is.

Although your article was a bit begrudging in your compliments for what was an obviously brilliant and excellently delivered speech, I do take into account that you are a Republican or right-leaning Independent. I thought this speech was the best he has given yet solely because it has nothing that his opposition can encroach upon with any credibility. Simply put, he showed he is able to vehemently disagree with John McCain WITHOUT demonizing him and debasing himself. Brilliant…

Obama/Biden '08

The haters got to get over themselves. They will always come up with some lame excuse won't they?

If you're still unsure, then watch the debates. But, then you have to make the choice. Seriously, who EVER has the experience to be President? Who is arrogant enough to believe that they know how to do that job? Obama has been in elected office longer than Bush was governor of Texas and, as someone has pointed out, longer than Reagan was governor of California.

He is smart, he ideas, and he knows how to draft the right people to make them work, Wow, someone who tries to make things work. I know that is a novel concept for the right-wingers but give it a chance.

Right on the money. Congratulations to all at CNN for your analysis on Obama's speech–it was indeed a masterpiece.

Mccain is Bush! Just another war munger looking to take over more oil! And to do so he is using your money and your troops, and what do you get in return. You get to watch the big guys with the big money get tax breaks, you get to watch them get health care, and you get to watch them get any kind of education they want. It's funny that there are still some people that like to watch. Keep supporting Mccain and that's all you'll ever do, is just watch! I would have thought every American would want what the rich and elite have. Unless of course you are listed under the rich and elite. IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! VOTE BARACK OBAMA!!

He did that and superbly. More power to him. We are in days of prosperty and health,

WAKE UP AMERICAN NO OBAMA PLEASE…THIS IS NOT OUR TIME..HILLARY IN 2012

the only change Obama bring is racism…because that is all he has… so figure it out America..we can not afford to have another Bush..Obama is another Bush but a different color… Hillary in 2012

Obama/Biden 08. To all the democrats/Obama supports, this is truly our moment to be proud of the democratic ticket for this 2008 election. He knocked it out of the park…. what a great week for the
Democrats.

YOU GO OBAMA/BIDEN !!!!!!!!!!

Not a right note with me. I still can't figure out how a half white, half black man can be considered an African American that is the first African American to be nominated to run for president on the Democratic Ticket.
Please explain this to me. White mother , Black father. How do you
compare this man to African American? How can you say this is a
historic moment? Were do you people come up with this. Yes a mixed
race man was nominated to run for president on the Democratic ticked, but he is know way African American.

Corrections to my last post:

In my first sentence, no should be on. In reference to the Little Rock comment, I was refering to the integration of the school system in Arkansas after Brown v. Board of Topeka. In my last statement, I am requesting that Griff keep his racist comments confined to the back quadrants of his tiny brain. Thanks.

For the first time in my life, I have been following the political scene this year and I have been fascinated by the entire process. This has been a historical moment for all people but for some reason even the pundits can't leave the negative comments to experience the history that has unfold today. I think the problem we are having with all of this is that no one but Barack could see this outcome at the beginning of his journey. No one can believe he has been so masterful in running such an awesome campaign. One keep hearing about his lack of experience but for someone without experience has been able to out plan, out think, out organize, out smart, out raise all of the most experience. If his campaigning ability is any indication of how he will run our country I am on board. However, I am not convinced Barack will be successful in becoming our Next United States president because the reason folks are verbalizing for not supporting Barack is not the real he will not receive their votes. I pray that even though folks are not being honest publicly they will be honest with themselves. I would like to Congratulate Barack on a superb campaign and a job well done. Even if he does not become president it has been a wonderful day for AMERICA.

dont you love militant michelle …she would be a great first lady..NOT… she would be the worst first lady in history..can you image…not me…go HILLARY in 2012

boring…his speech was boring…Hillary in 2012.

So we all know Obama has a talented speechwriter on his payroll. That's not news. Too bad he still cannot think "on his feet," i.e. in the debate–or real life–mode. The man does not have the life experience to be president.

The "we can only criticise and whine" republicans claim that Obama's set was too much. Are these the same people who were responsible for that elaborate green set when John mcsame was going to upstage Obama's victory speech a few months ago? If so, I can see why they would think anything beyond a few party ballons and duct tape would be too much.

I like how they continually complain about Obama's "lack of experience." Cuz when I look into Barack Obama's past I see 7 years in the Illinois state senate and 3+ years in the US Senate. So over 10 years in politics. Now lets look at the poster boy of the republican party. Ronald Reagan was governor for 8 years in California. Before that he was an actor. AN ACTOR!!! You wanna talk about celebrities take a look at your own political hero, he literally was a "celebrity," and not the kind they've made Obama to be because they're so jealous of his popularity. It's petty and low, and the republican party is going to pay for their despicable campaign tactics in lost house/senate seats and, well, the presidency.

Of course, the only negative comment on here turns to racism to make his point. Thanks for showing us the true reason why the polls have been anywhere close. This was truly one of the greatest speeches of all political history. The thing is Obama has been delivering amazing speeches this whole time and he even topped himself. Students of American politics will be studying this speech for a long time to come. I have never been so emotionally and intellectually drawn into a campaign as I have with this one. Listen up all you seniors too old to get past a name and skin complexion. I'm 24, I pay your Social Security and Medicare through my taxes and I vote. It's about time you started listening to me.

It'll be so boring to watch the Republican convention. I'm going to watch anyway.

Barack Obama is a U.S. citizen unlike John McCain he was actually born in the USA.,not somewhere along the panama canal.
Sen. Obama knocked it out of the ballpark.
I think even naysayers will have to see through the hate and admit this was a great one.
United"08″

Barack Obama, has been hitting the right notes for the last 18 months, but because so many people are Blind, Deaf, and Dumb, they would not hear or see the Truth hitting them in their own faces.
Remember, for eight (8) years ALL many of you have had is President George Bush, who is incompetent, and has not regard for anyone but himself, and John McCain, as his follower.

It take a person who is Visionary to see beyond the BULL!

Dorothy, OK

you cant say anymore you dont know Obama, his policies, his character. if you do its because you refuse to see. no wonder you blindly support MCan't.

Obama is ready. McLame will not know what hit him

Did anyone else notice the departure of the candidates off the stage to their "mansion" between the pillars? Talk about a visual image of the disconnect between the "candidate of the people" and the people themselves.

I think this speech went a long way to showing just how strong Obama actually is. He was firm and even combative at times, which was what many were waiting for. He made it clear that he won't take any BS from the republicans and will directly respond to their pitiful attempts to paint him as weak and inexperienced. He also provided the details of his policies that many were waiting for. Finally he was firm and pointed in his references to the many failings of the Bush administration and tied McCain to that performance. All in all, a brilliant political speech and an oustanding delivery.

Don't let Obama get by with that lie the second time about debating. We all know Obama turned down 10 town hall meetings. Without a teleprompter Obama is an empty suit.

Nop he's not a good one.

McCain Not Able

Congratulations to Obama and Michelle! I can't wait until you get the keys to the WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!!! A journey worth waiting for.

simply phenomonal words cannot describe my emotions right now!

Great speech. I was on the fence over who to vote for, but his speech tonight gave me some insight. He is tough enough and smart enough to bring new ways to our government. I've always thought the Democrats were too socialist, wanting the average working person to pay for all the social programs for the poor. But tonight, my opinion changed. I am a registered Republican who will now vote for Obama. We definitely don't need another hothead in the White House who thinks the only way to respond to threats is to show our muscle, and from what he's shown in the past, McCain has quite a temper. I, of course, don't think things will change overnight in Washington, but I think within the course of 8 years, there will be definite changes.

I wish we could edit our comments on here! I meant representing IL not resenting!!! Geez!! Sorry!

Dear Amy,
He did not try to turn the tables on McCain, he merely spoke the truth about the man's character. McCain is all the Senator Obama said. What just is, just is. Get it right. I know. You have to do you job to undo. It's okay. Get that paycheck girl.

Proud Democrat———why don't you see if you can stay in your idols mansion?

I'm still waiting for Nobama to say something with substance. It was a great motivational speech, but that's it. He didn't say anything.

He, along with the other Dems, need to realize that BUSH ISN'T RUNNING! The vast majority of the criticism is geared towards Bush and not necessarily McCain. This could come back to bite them in the butt.

Obama is a Beast! He killed it tonight!

O'Biden 08!

Obama was just presidential! You know he knows what is talking about. He just does superbly every time. He has set the bar so high that mccain is probably crying in his room tonight figuring out what he will do during his acceptance speech. Go Obama, we are on your side.

Enuff said. Mcwar should debate Obama on the temperament to be commander in chief. wooh , what a hit below the belt?

I heard the same thing he always says ——NOTHING!! I still don't know what his "change" is. Words come out but nothing is being said.

It's kinda adorable to see how scared the Operation Chaos trolls are.

On the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech, Senator Barack Obama from the Great State of Illinois upon accepting the nomination as the Democratic Party's Candidate to the Presidency of the United States, gave his "I Have a McCain" Speech!!!
50% of the speech was about attacking John McCain!!! Wasn't this guy suppose to be the New Politics not Politics as Usual. I am very, very sad today. I expected so much from Barack…

How can I not be bitter after 8 years of a republican presidency.No jobs,gas prices at peak cost,economy at it worst.Obama was misunderstood when he said people cling to their guns and bibles.He only felt your pain.Come on this man started his life helping people like us and I will never beleive politics have changed that.Wake up before it is too late.95% of Bush policies Mccain have embraced so do you think making MccAIN PRESIDENT it will be better.Wake up before it's too late…Vote Obama

In a word, masterful.

The GOP might say that Obama isnt ready, but they have it wrong. Obama is ready to lead, its the GOP that isnt ready to change their senile ways. Change is coming, and the GOP will soon be a relic of a nightmare past. Obama! Obama! Obama!

As an open-minded Republican who is not a minion of Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity, I was definitely impressed by Senator Obama tonight. He answered my questions, addressed my concerned, and made an excellent case to be our next President.

I will listen to Senator McCain next week, but I have been sorely disappointed by the negative fear campaign that my party continues to run. Those tactics have helped the Republicans win the White House in the past, but I'm disappointed with what President Bush has done once inside. I truly don't think Senator McCain will be much different based on his campaign choices.

Obama is an empty suit, nothing more. No experience, just talk. After the conventions are over the polls will re-adjust. obama is toast.

Michelle Obama is reason enough not to vote for the guy. The thought of that woman in the Whitehouse……..somebody wake me up from this nightmare.

in the words of Obama—words only words, nothing more…I WILL GIVE EVERY AMERICAN THE SAME HEALTH CARE AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS–promises only promises from a speech reader that is over his head and above his pay grade.

You knocked the ball right out the park senator obama.Maybe Mccain will heed to go to the caves to look for bin-liden because if he go to hell looking for him he might not come back.Great speech indeed a masterpeice……

All these hired guns from CNN. Where is the objective point of view? Where is the balance? Jon Stewart stated that cable news is setting the political agenda - he's right and CNN is wrong. Mr. Gergen is also now being the target of the Republicans - when he says something - do the opposite. CNN seems to be on constant spin cycle when it comes to Obama - enough already - he's not all that.

Proud Democrat, what a great speech !!!!! Let's get this country back on track, same old policies are not working !!!! Time for a better change not just another Republican.

I agree with your remarks.

What a wonderful speech and just what we all needed to hear.
I am supporting Barack and Joe all the way to the White House.
God Speed to them !!

Best speech that I have heard in my life so far. Republican before but Obama fan now.

Obama for the President.

Own it, Obama!!

I wasn't impressed, like most of his speeches he was long on fluff and short on substance. College education is already available to anyone who wants one, those who can't afford it can take out loans like a lot of us did. If Obama is elected and implements his guarantee that anyone without insurance can get it at the same rates as Congress then as a small business owner the first thing I am doing is giving everyone a $1 an hour raise and ending the health insurance program I pay for and they can go to Obama for their insurance. America can't morally afford or economically afford a second Carter Administration, that's the "change" Obama is going to bring

WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE….THERE'S NO TURNING BACK…
EVEN WHILE WE SPEAK…

You know, I always prayed that someone, anyone, would step up and stand up for me and how I feel about, and live, my life. My friends and I have talked about it - all we needed was a 'imaginary' friend to speak up for us. God knows we, and in 'we' I mean the entire planet, need help. We are slowly sliding into total choas (FU Limbaugh) for real.

IMAGINE ALL THE PEOPLE
LIVING LIFE IN PEACE………..

OBAMA/BIDEN 08. OBAMA HAS ALWAYS HAD HIS POLICIES LAID OUT GO TO OBAMA.COM AND MCCAIN.COM AND SEE WHO HAS THE REAL MEAT ON THE BONES. MCCAIN WE CAN'T AFFORD SOMEONE WHO THINKS THE EMERGENCY ROOM IS A HEALTHCARE PLAN. YOU HAVE SERVED THE COUNTRY BUT NOW OUR TROOPS SERVE THE COUNTRY AND YOU SURELY ARE NOT SERVING THEM.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08/12
OH YEAH MCCAIN CAN I STAY AT ONE OF YOUR 7 HOUSES. PROBABLY NOT RIGHT DON'T WANT TO GET IT DIRTY WITH AN ORDINARY AMERICAN!

i can not imagine what the Republicans can say….from the Clinton's to Boden to Gore…what can McCain possibly say?

The End of the Movie! E.T. Go Home. OBama.. Your No Hero in the USA… Or was it Star-Wars??? You are still no Star!!! Go Home Back to Kenya Obama….

You knocked the ball right out the park senator obama.Maybe Mccain will heed to going to the caves to look for bin-liden because if he go the hell looking for him he might not come back.Great speech indeed a masterpeice……

Did everyone miss it when Obama threw down the gauntlet about the "temperament" to be commander in chief and his willingness to debate that? My bet is that the Obama campaign has the goods on McCain's notorious temper.

YES HE DID! YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL!

McBush underestimated Barack. Now his supporters are whinning about the speech Obama gave, stating Barack is going negative. Well McBush has been negative for a long time. Barack has been admirable in his response to the McBush negativity………And now that he's shown his bite is much BIGGER than his bark the republicans have a problem with that.

Well—————McBush!

IF———YOU———CAN'T———-STAND——–THE———-HEAT——-

STAY———-OUT———-OF———THE———-WHITE——HOUSE!

SEEM TO ME THE REPUBLICANS ARE RUNNING SCARED.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

NOW THIS IS A REAL MAN, A MAN FOR ALL PEOPLE NO MATTER WHAT COLOR THEY ARE, NO MATTER WHERE THEY CAME FROM, AND NO MATTER WHO THEY WANT IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

HE IS THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally someone who can restore dignity and intellect to the American Presidency. A country that has given the world Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Kennedy has a set higher standard than the minds of Bush and McCain.

You are the leaders of the free world and bear a big responsibility, please take this responsibility seriously and elect a true statesman like Obama. In my lifetime (over 40 years) there's never been a more important vote.

The world is watching.

The speech was the best ever. He is a leader and will be a great President. It was exciting and made me proud to be an American.

They can own that. Most Republicans and Democrats fundamentally want the same thing: a strong country that defends liberty and the promise of freedom. We just go about reaching those goals in different fashions.

We can come together, there is common ground. Enough of the Rovian bs that has driven this country into the ground.

I am so proud to be an American and a Democrat. I think we can take this country into a brighter future. McCain thinks we are fine the way we are. For someone who is about to lose my home and who have been struggling week after week just to feed my family. I must say I can't vote for McCain. Yes, McCain is a hero and a good man but I must see this country go in another direction. I won't last like this much longer. As Obama put it tonight ENOUGH!

obama was awesome! STEP UP REPUBLICANS! MAKE THIS ELECTION AN HONORABLE ONE! STOP THE HATE! STOP THE LIES! WE ARE ONE NATION ! INDEPENDENTS! JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING THIS MAN AS POTUS! HE IS THE CHANGE WE HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR!

I wasn't impressed, like most of his speeches he was long on fluff and short on substance. College education is already available to anyone who wants one, those who can't afford it can take out loans like a lot of us did. If Obama is elected and implements his guarantee that anyone without insurance can get it at the same rates as Congress then as a small business owner the first thing I am doing is giving everyone a $1 an hour raise and ending the health insurance program I pay for and they can go to Obama for their insurance. America can't morally afford or economically afford a second Carter Administration, that's the "change" Obama is going to bring

I definitely agree. You covered the basics of what made that speech so good. Oh and you're awesome Amy! you're my favorite political analysis person.

I can see that CNN is at it again - closing down comments on the Obama story after 20 comments? Cowards.

If the best president were the one that gave the best speeches, it would be Obama by a landslide.

The reality is that too many of us just don't trust a 46 year old activist to run the most powerful country in the world. It's not a personal attack, it is a matter of prudence - I am 48, father of 2 grown children, owned 3 businesses and that gives me much more experience than Obama.

Obama is a well educated, great orator, a guy yet to experience raising kids past their teens, has never owned a business or employed anyone. He is a multimillionaire, and lives in a mansion. None of this makes him qualified to be president.

Obama = All show, no go!

Amy, will you marry me?

Obama's speech points that Amy mentions here transcend party, and claiming that Republicans own those points and that Democrats are only coming to them secondarily is so weak. If Republicans own them, then why have they squandered their opportunity to implement them during their time in power? Why have they failed to motivate us to get involved? Obama rightly points out that the responsibility starts from the ground up, meaning with us, the citizens of the country, and not from the party. And he rightly observes that the trickle-down economics of Republicans are selfish and only helps those who have and never those who have not. We will vote for Obama because he inspires us to be involved and help each other. Republicans inspire us to ignore others and only help ourselves. It is a much weaker message.

…and very soon he'll debate a confused old man who can't even raise his arms more than chest high. Sad really.

The Right Notes.. From Mr 'One' Note…

I agree with Gergen, it was a masterpiece. For all the naysayers that rant he is an empty suit. Time to go back to whatever planet you came from.

John McCain better find a Republican VP that can give a great speech. The Rove Dwarfs and all the McCain "experts" are not going to help..

They will teach Obamas speech to schoolchildren in coming generations.

and McCain's commercial tonight will be remembered as his consession speech.

God Speed President Obama.

EVEN RIGHT THINKING REPUBLICANS KNOWS GOOD THINGS WHEN THEY HEAR OR SEE THEM.

THIS GUY INSPIRES US AND MAKE US BELIEVE, AGAIN

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Bill Orielly, Pawn Hannity, Rush Limpball, The Republican Spokespeople, . . . None Of Them Will Be Able To Spin This Speech Into Something Negative! The Speech Obama Gave Was Excellent. . . Period! Anyone Who Say It Knows It!

What ever happened to that Republican preacher that wanted us to pray for rain? God answered his prayer with great weather, cool winds, and a group of people He chose to follow the His example. Don't ask God to do something that evil people would pray for. Shame on that minister to ask God to harm good people.

Finally, Democrats will not give in to right-wing arguments about morals, about strength, etc.

Bluster is not strength. Instead walk softly and carry a big stick.

Judgment is not morality. Instead, let's look out for one another and treat each other as we would be treated

Morals and foreign affairs should be the two subjects that Republicans most fear.

I suppose this is to make up for last night's comment……LoL!

HOPE

Obama/Biden '08

I would not say it was about turning the table on Senator McCain - it was more about telling the truth as he and many Americans see it. As I see it, the Republicans and conservatives talking about we are the best hope for the world - well we are not well like around the world right now.

AMERICA you heard it here first. I WILL NOT BE WATCHING JOHN MCBUSH CONVENTION!

1. KARL ROVE is RUNNING McCAINS CAMPAIGN; pressure's LIBERMANN to REJECT McCAIN V.P Position

2. HURRICANE GULSAV will force BUSH to not appear at Convention

3. NY GIANTS will ensure that NO ONE WATCH'S McBUSH Speech

4. MC-BUSH will NOT INSPIRE, he will stumble and he will also take sick!

5. ROVE wants ROMNEY, McCAIN have to decide does he follow ROVE and pick ROMNEY or does he choose LIBERMANN or PAWLENTY and get crucified

6. JOHN MCCAIN is a SNAKE!

OBAMA 2008

In his youth John McCain was a decorated war veteran, while obama was smoking dope in his. Clear choice.

Amy, I commend you for being able to place your GOP spin on hold and accurately critique what we who were sitting in our living and family rooms heard and felt tonight. Barack Obama is ready to be President and tonight I felt that the rest of the American people will agree with me.

It was a beautiful speech, but based on his resume I still think he's the wrong person for the job.

Pawlenty initially supported but later disapproved of the importation of less-expensive prescription drugs from Canada to be used with the state's MinnesotaCare health plan,[citation needed] and also as a means to band together with other states and negotiate lower drug prices. Many Minnesota residents traveled to Canada to get prescriptions filled, with Pawlenty supportive of their efforts to save money. However, the U.S. government put pressure on Canada to cease these practices and banned the importation of drugs from Canada in 2006.