Comments on: Gergen: A political masterpiece http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:49:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Joel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568821 Joel Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:59:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568821 A masterpiece indeed. As the camera focused upon the different expressions on the faces of those in attendance I immediately felt a sense of joy and pain. While I observed the joy from the belief in change in the eyes of some of the men and women in the crowd I could also detect pain from the fear of failure. "Change doesn't come from Washington, It comes to Washington" - Barack Obama August 28, 2008 A masterpiece indeed.

As the camera focused upon the different expressions on the faces of those in attendance I immediately felt a sense of joy and pain. While I observed the joy from the belief in change in the eyes of some of the men and women in the crowd I could also detect pain from the fear of failure.

"Change doesn't come from Washington, It comes to Washington"
- Barack Obama August 28, 2008

]]> By: Barbara Ewing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568818 Barbara Ewing Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:59:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568818 David, I agree with you. So good to have an analyst of your stature and background responding so positively to the Obama presentation. He said "This isn't about me. It's about you." and the 75,000 in the stadium represented all of us out here cheering for him. I'm 73, always a Democrat, but contributing to a political campaign for the first time. He's energizing us. Barbara, Houston, Texas David,
I agree with you. So good to have an analyst of your stature and background responding so positively to the Obama presentation.
He said "This isn't about me. It's about you." and the 75,000 in the
stadium represented all of us out here cheering for him. I'm 73, always a
Democrat, but contributing to a political campaign for the first time.
He's energizing us.
Barbara, Houston, Texas

]]> By: Dave Hansen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568815 Dave Hansen Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568815 Well, I see from this and previous reports that David Gergen is pushing for job for another President. He doesn't care whether its a Republican or a Democrat. He just wants to to work for them. I looked up the term "lap dog" in the dictionary. Yes, you guessed it. Gergens picture was there. Gergen you are the same unprincipled person now that I knew in Washington. Well, I see from this and previous reports that David Gergen is pushing for job for another President. He doesn't care whether its a Republican or a Democrat. He just wants to to work for them. I looked up the term "lap dog" in the dictionary. Yes, you guessed it. Gergens picture was there. Gergen you are the same unprincipled person now that I knew in Washington.

]]> By: David, Silver Spring MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568814 David, Silver Spring MD Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568814 Obama took the fight to McCain in a way I suspect McCain and his camp never expected. I was at first surprised, almost shocked at the turn; but soon I was cheering the aggressive, straightforward confrontation of McCain. Obama was also very detail-oriented, something many apparently wanted. For me, though, I know that the world can change in ways none of us can predict. As a result, a speech like this, grounded in the details of the day, can grow outdated very quickly. And for that reason, I really look forward to Obama's inauguration address. There, no longer constrained by the needs of the campaign, Obama can speak to the higher themes that can motivate the nation come what may, rather than the particulars of proposed legislation or the strengths or shortcomings of particular politicians. Obama took the fight to McCain in a way I suspect McCain and his camp never expected. I was at first surprised, almost shocked at the turn; but soon I was cheering the aggressive, straightforward confrontation of McCain.

Obama was also very detail-oriented, something many apparently wanted.

For me, though, I know that the world can change in ways none of us can predict. As a result, a speech like this, grounded in the details of the day, can grow outdated very quickly.

And for that reason, I really look forward to Obama's inauguration address. There, no longer constrained by the needs of the campaign, Obama can speak to the higher themes that can motivate the nation come what may, rather than the particulars of proposed legislation or the strengths or shortcomings of particular politicians.

]]> By: Katrina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568813 Katrina Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568813 I am afraid , I disagree.., speech didn't offer anything new and certainly left you wondering how he would pay for all that he promised. Increase spending and yet reduce taxes doesn't add up. The convention was an Obama love fest and Democratic speakers failed to address the real issues , they failed to deliver. I am afraid , I disagree.., speech didn't offer anything new and certainly left you wondering how he would pay for all that he promised.
Increase spending and yet reduce taxes doesn't add up.
The convention was an Obama love fest and Democratic speakers failed to address the real issues , they failed to deliver.

]]> By: nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568810 nick Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568810 Right on. This is our generation's moment. These opportunities come once in a century. This guy will be the best President since Lincoln. Right on. This is our generation's moment. These opportunities come once in a century. This guy will be the best President since Lincoln.

]]> By: Deb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568811 Deb Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568811 In 53 years the best speech I have ever heard. In 53 years the best speech I have ever heard.

]]> By: Robert in CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568809 Robert in CT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568809 I thought it was amazing too. Additionally: Regarding McCain's ad , One condescending "I'm nice ad" does not erase two months of relentless negative attacks and cultural warfare advertising. Senator McCain, America does not appreciate you maligning the patriotism of another wonderful senator of our great country. I thought it was amazing too.

Additionally:

Regarding McCain's ad
,
One condescending "I'm nice ad" does not erase two months of relentless negative attacks and cultural warfare advertising.

Senator McCain, America does not appreciate you maligning the patriotism of another wonderful senator of our great country.

]]> By: huey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568808 huey Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568808 AFTER WATCHING THE DNC CONVENTION, I SKIMMED PAST NBC NEWS, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SENATOR OBAMA'S SPEECH, TOM BROKAW HAD THE AUDACITY TO COMPARE SENATOR OBAMA'S SPEECH TO THAT OF VERGIL TIBBS "IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT!!!." ARE U KIDDING ME...I WILL NEVER WATCH NBC AGAIN. THIS WAS A SPEECH THAT SHOULD BE COMPARED TO DR. KING'S "MOUNTAIN TOP" SPEEDCH. OR PRESIDENT KENNEDYS' "WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY SPEECH"...HOW DARE TOM BROKAW CAMPARE THIS TO A FICTICIOUS TV SERIES CHARACTER!!! WHAT KINDA STATION IS THIS? AFTER WATCHING THE DNC CONVENTION, I SKIMMED PAST NBC NEWS, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SENATOR OBAMA'S SPEECH, TOM BROKAW HAD THE AUDACITY TO COMPARE SENATOR OBAMA'S SPEECH TO THAT OF VERGIL TIBBS "IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT!!!." ARE U KIDDING ME...I WILL NEVER WATCH NBC AGAIN. THIS WAS A SPEECH THAT SHOULD BE COMPARED TO DR. KING'S "MOUNTAIN TOP" SPEEDCH. OR PRESIDENT KENNEDYS' "WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY SPEECH"...HOW DARE TOM BROKAW CAMPARE THIS TO A FICTICIOUS TV SERIES CHARACTER!!! WHAT KINDA STATION IS THIS?

]]> By: michael white http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568805 michael white Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568805 I think you're right, David. I found myself really caught off guard by the directness and by the way the whole thing worked on my. He managed a very straight delivery at times in a way which evoked King's stark yet beautiful manner of speaking. (I'm thinking about the "follow him to the cave" line). I'm a big Obama supporter, but I imagine this speech will cause ripple effects throughout the . . . well, I think it's very fair to say the world. I think you're right, David. I found myself really caught off guard by the directness and by the way the whole thing worked on my. He managed a very straight delivery at times in a way which evoked King's stark yet beautiful manner of speaking. (I'm thinking about the "follow him to the cave" line). I'm a big Obama supporter, but I imagine this speech will cause ripple effects throughout the . . . well, I think it's very fair to say the world.

]]> By: Peter from Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568803 Peter from Michigan Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568803 I know already what McCain and the Republicans will do: Complaining, complaining and complaining, endlessly complaining. Due to having no record worth mentioning from their last eight years, they are poised to stick with creating a circus and derive attention from themselves. They are poised to be stuck in endless negativity and that will defeat them, because people are so so so sick of negativity and fear-mongering! I know already what McCain and the Republicans will do:
Complaining, complaining and complaining, endlessly complaining.
Due to having no record worth mentioning from their last eight years, they are poised to stick with creating a circus and derive attention from themselves.
They are poised to be stuck in endless negativity and that will defeat them, because people are so so so sick of negativity and fear-mongering!

]]> By: DJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568801 DJ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568801 I was a supporter of Hillary, but tonight, I am 100% behind Obama. For the first time in years, I am proud to be an American1 I was a supporter of Hillary, but tonight, I am 100% behind Obama. For the first time in years, I am proud to be an American1

]]> By: Eugene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568800 Eugene Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568800 The ball is in McCain's court. This week showed a tough act for the Republicans to follow. The ball is in McCain's court. This week showed a tough act for the Republicans to follow.

]]> By: Bruce Davis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568798 Bruce Davis Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:58:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568798 Obama is not running against John McCain: he is running against Karl Rove. We learned that lesson years ago in Texas. Obama is not running against John McCain: he is running against Karl Rove. We learned that lesson years ago in Texas.

]]> By: Susan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568791 Susan Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:57:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568791 I think that Obama's speech was fabulous; I think that America (indeed, the world) is most fortunate to have a man of such high caliber even consider running for office. I predict that he will win and that he will be an excellent president!! I think that Obama's speech was fabulous; I think that America (indeed, the world) is most fortunate to have a man of such high caliber even consider running for office. I predict that he will win and that he will be an excellent president!!

]]> By: mathew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568787 mathew Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:57:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568787 He called out to Mccain for a debate during summer too my friends and when Mccain took obama to his words we all know what happened. And today he called him out again. also he said GOP belives in ownership ideas but he and the dems think government need to take care of people. in other words welfare. well i think USA doent want to be the next Europe. or do we. Mccain is not Bush there was not a Bush Mccain Administration. Mccain will tell you what he really thinks and will do. not like "the one" who will say what ever is needed according to the polls. Obamas VP is a senator for 35 years is that change? he used the same words moving rational words to tell you how elections should be funded and how he stands for public financing and we all know how that turned out.. its all words you say to people who are desperate, to make them do what ever you want them to do. please Americans spend some time and think… He called out to Mccain for a debate during summer too my friends and when Mccain took obama to his words we all know what happened. And today he called him out again. also he said GOP belives in ownership ideas but he and the dems think government need to take care of people. in other words welfare. well i think USA doent want to be the next Europe. or do we. Mccain is not Bush there was not a Bush Mccain Administration. Mccain will tell you what he really thinks and will do. not like "the one" who will say what ever is needed according to the polls. Obamas VP is a senator for 35 years is that change? he used the same words moving rational words to tell you how elections should be funded and how he stands for public financing and we all know how that turned out.. its all words you say to people who are desperate, to make them do what ever you want them to do. please Americans spend some time and think…

]]> By: Gina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568786 Gina Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:57:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568786 Obama's speech was very powerfull. He did more than good. I feel better about my grandkids' future, knowing that we are going to elect Barack Obama in November. I am very proud that he has chosen not to cut down McCain as a person, and instead cut down his policies. I am tired of dirty politics, which include lies and half truths about Obama that has circulated in the news and email. Tonight was a major turning point. I believe Obama will win in November. Obama's speech was very powerfull. He did more than good. I feel better about my grandkids' future, knowing that we are going to elect Barack Obama in November. I am very proud that he has chosen not to cut down McCain as a person, and instead cut down his policies. I am tired of dirty politics, which include lies and half truths about Obama that has circulated in the news and email. Tonight was a major turning point. I believe Obama will win in November.

]]> By: Julie McCamish http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568785 Julie McCamish Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:57:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568785 David, I totally agree with you. I'm a Democrat though so they didn't have to convert me. I'm an Australian with dual citizenship (US through birth) and thus will be watching the election from afar. I'm following what I can all over the net and watching what my cable TV's CNN channel will show (we don't automatically get the US CNN feed). I pray that this chance for renewal will actually work this time but I will have to watch from afar. Keep up the good work, CNN! David, I totally agree with you. I'm a Democrat though so they didn't have to convert me. I'm an Australian with dual citizenship (US through birth) and thus will be watching the election from afar. I'm following what I can all over the net and watching what my cable TV's CNN channel will show (we don't automatically get the US CNN feed). I pray that this chance for renewal will actually work this time but I will have to watch from afar. Keep up the good work, CNN!

]]> By: larry b http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568779 larry b Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:57:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568779 Tonight was a threshold event. Where our nation chooses to go from from here will speak volumes to the rest of the world. Will we live up to our potential? Will we live our rhetoric? Will we choose the security of past failed policies rather than choosing new choices in an uncertain future? Barak's candidacy opens a new door, are we brave enough to walk through it? Tonight was a threshold event. Where our nation chooses to go from from here will speak volumes to the rest of the world. Will we live up to our potential? Will we live our rhetoric? Will we choose the security of past failed policies rather than choosing new choices in an uncertain future? Barak's candidacy opens a new door, are we brave enough to walk through it?

]]> By: Sharon Heath http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568771 Sharon Heath Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568771 America has been missing the true statesman it deserves for decades. With this speech, Barack Obama demonstrates the promise to become that leader. This hard-fought campaign has honed his initial idealism to a penetrating clarity.. After the desperate years of George Bush's presidency, many of us had nearly run out of hope. Obama has reignited it. America has been missing the true statesman it deserves for decades. With this speech, Barack Obama demonstrates the promise to become that leader. This hard-fought campaign has honed his initial idealism to a penetrating clarity.. After the desperate years of George Bush's presidency, many of us had nearly run out of hope. Obama has reignited it.

]]> By: Joe, Pomona, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568769 Joe, Pomona, California Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568769 Obama's speech was transcendent. He masterfully articulated the specifics of his campaign's agenda while reaching out to a larger, higher vision of America above party politics. He appealed to the best in us instead of exploiting the worst in us. It was the speech of a lifetime. Obama's speech was transcendent. He masterfully articulated the specifics of his campaign's agenda while reaching out to a larger, higher vision of America above party politics. He appealed to the best in us instead of exploiting the worst in us. It was the speech of a lifetime.

]]> By: Ellen Connett http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568768 Ellen Connett Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568768 It will be an historic loss if Americans choose not to elect Barak Obama, the best and brightest our country has to offer. It will be an historic loss if Americans choose not to elect Barak Obama, the best and brightest our country has to offer.

]]> By: S. Boatman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568767 S. Boatman Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568767 Obama Gave An Amazing Speech Tonight! There Is No Way To Spin It Otherwise. . . Although Many Will Try Im Sure! Obama Gave An Amazing Speech Tonight! There Is No Way To Spin It Otherwise. . . Although Many Will Try Im Sure!

]]> By: Scott in PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568765 Scott in PA Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568765 I couldn't agree more with the statement that this is a turning point. This is a turning point in America, American politics, and the American social system. Many will say Obama is a rock star. Great leaders motivate, inspire, and guide others through change. If you call that a rock star, then so be it. My children watched this momentous occasion. When I was born in '66, just 41 years ago, there was still segregation. Only 41 years later, a black man could now become President. Now, we are a great country! I couldn't agree more with the statement that this is a turning point. This is a turning point in America, American politics, and the American social system.

Many will say Obama is a rock star. Great leaders motivate, inspire, and guide others through change. If you call that a rock star, then so be it.

My children watched this momentous occasion. When I was born in '66, just 41 years ago, there was still segregation. Only 41 years later, a black man could now become President. Now, we are a great country!

]]> By: Steve - southern Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568764 Steve - southern Illinois Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568764 Another slam dunk from Barack Obama! Another slam dunk from Barack Obama!

]]> By: matthew st.louis, mo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568762 matthew st.louis, mo Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568762 unequivocally, a very presidential speech in both substance and tone; simply convincing. unequivocally, a very presidential speech in both substance and tone; simply convincing.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568761 Dave Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568761 Anyone who watched this speech can not doubt who Obama is and what he stands for. He delivered tonight, in a beautiful combination of plain talk and stirring oration. The man is gifted and has what it takes to lead. If you don't inspire people, you can not lead. The opposition attacks him for his inspiration because they have none of their own. Anyone who watched this speech can not doubt who Obama is and what he stands for. He delivered tonight, in a beautiful combination of plain talk and stirring oration. The man is gifted and has what it takes to lead. If you don't inspire people, you can not lead. The opposition attacks him for his inspiration because they have none of their own.

]]> By: Jodi Inlow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568760 Jodi Inlow Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568760 Obama hit it out of the ball park tonight. Inspirational would be putting it mildly. I, too, believe that we will look back on tonight as a turning point for not only this campaign, but more importantly for our country. I wish every American would have been required to watch Mr. Obama's speech tonight. Jodi Inlow Obama hit it out of the ball park tonight. Inspirational would be putting it mildly. I, too, believe that we will look back on tonight as a turning point for not only this campaign, but more importantly for our country. I wish every American would have been required to watch Mr. Obama's speech tonight.

Jodi Inlow

]]> By: Impressed Viewer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568759 Impressed Viewer Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568759 I wasn't alive for many of the famous MLK, JFK, RFK, FDR speeches you see on the history channel. Tonight it was hard to fathom that I was actually watching this live. Early on I pulled my 8 year old off the computer to watch the speech and I actually told him; "listen. One day you may tell your own kids about this night." I wasn't alive for many of the famous MLK, JFK, RFK, FDR speeches you see on the history channel. Tonight it was hard to fathom that I was actually watching this live. Early on I pulled my 8 year old off the computer to watch the speech and I actually told him; "listen. One day you may tell your own kids about this night."

]]> By: mathew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568755 mathew Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568755 He called out to Mccain for a debate during summer too my friends and when Mccain took obama to his words we all know what happened. And today he called him out again. also he said GOP belives in ownership ideas but he and the dems think government need to take care of people. in other words welfare. well i think USA doent want to be the next Europe. or do we. Mccain is not Bush there was not a Bush Mccain Administration. Mccain will tell you what he really thinks and will do. not like "the one" who will say what ever is needed according to the polls. Obamas VP is a senator for 35 years is that change? he used the same words moving rational words to tell you how elections should be funded and how he stands for public financing and we all know how that turned out.. its all words you say to people who are desperate, to make them do what ever you want them to do. please Americans spend some time and think... He called out to Mccain for a debate during summer too my friends and when Mccain took obama to his words we all know what happened. And today he called him out again. also he said GOP belives in ownership ideas but he and the dems think government need to take care of people. in other words welfare. well i think USA doent want to be the next Europe. or do we. Mccain is not Bush there was not a Bush Mccain Administration. Mccain will tell you what he really thinks and will do. not like "the one" who will say what ever is needed according to the polls. Obamas VP is a senator for 35 years is that change? he used the same words moving rational words to tell you how elections should be funded and how he stands for public financing and we all know how that turned out.. its all words you say to people who are desperate, to make them do what ever you want them to do. please Americans spend some time and think...

]]> By: WE LOVE YOU HILL!!!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568754 WE LOVE YOU HILL!!!!! Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568754 It was beautiful!!! Hillary's was still the best of the convention but that speech was so right on!!! Go Hillary Go Barack Go Biden Go dems!!!!! It was beautiful!!! Hillary's was still the best of the convention but that speech was so right on!!!

Go Hillary

Go Barack

Go Biden

Go dems!!!!!

]]> By: Heinz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568752 Heinz Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568752 The one thing I can say , it was a night to remember. To me it was history! Glad to able to see what this great country can do. Believe in the people and willing to make a change! The one thing I can say , it was a night to remember. To me it was history!
Glad to able to see what this great country can do. Believe in the people and willing to make a change!

]]> By: Matt in Austin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568751 Matt in Austin Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:56:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568751 Wow!!! A historical speech that gave my wife and I goosebumps. We are Republicans voting for Obama! Wow!!! A historical speech that gave my wife and I goosebumps.

We are Republicans voting for Obama!

]]> By: Obama fan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568749 Obama fan Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568749 All you pumas out there are racist. That speech was the best speech EVER. We need change America. Wake up. All you pumas out there are racist. That speech was the best speech EVER. We need change America. Wake up.

]]> By: Spencer in Cali http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568748 Spencer in Cali Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568748 I wholeheartedly agree Mr. Gergen! This was a speech that left no doubt about where Obama comes from, his ability to lead, where he stands on policy and the american dream and where he will take this country. Weather you agree or disagree with his policies, this election should now be about exactly that. Its time for the media to SERIOUSLY DEBATE THE ISSUES AND NOT THE LEGITIMACY OF THIS CANDIDATE!! OBAMA 08!! I wholeheartedly agree Mr. Gergen! This was a speech that left no doubt about where Obama comes from, his ability to lead, where he stands on policy and the american dream and where he will take this country. Weather you agree or disagree with his policies, this election should now be about exactly that.

Its time for the media to SERIOUSLY DEBATE THE ISSUES AND NOT THE LEGITIMACY OF THIS CANDIDATE!!

OBAMA 08!!

]]> By: FormerClinton4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568745 FormerClinton4Obama Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568745 It goes like this... Obama tonight proved to me that he's a "thinking mans" president and that people of this country will ALWAYS be job one for him. All the negative shots about him being all fluff are the same Rove style politics that broke the GOP and are going to be the reason that Obama wins this election. There is NO WAY McCain even comes close to what we just witnessed. The GOP was worried they would be overrun by Obama and his movement. They thought they had a shot. They just saw it go up in smoke among 85,000 people in ONE VOICE who screamed ENOUGH WE WANT OUR GOVERNMENT BACK! It goes like this...
Obama tonight proved to me that he's a "thinking mans" president and that people of this country will ALWAYS be job one for him. All the negative shots about him being all fluff are the same Rove style politics that broke the GOP and are going to be the reason that Obama wins this election. There is NO WAY McCain even comes close to what we just witnessed. The GOP was worried they would be overrun by Obama and his movement. They thought they had a shot. They just saw it go up in smoke among 85,000 people in ONE VOICE who screamed ENOUGH WE WANT OUR GOVERNMENT BACK!

]]> By: 4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568742 4Obama Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568742 David PLEASE be honest....John McCain was not graciously today....he acted silly all day talking about a VP pick and "collums"......just be honest man. David PLEASE be honest....John McCain was not graciously today....he acted silly all day talking about a VP pick and "collums"......just be honest man.

]]> By: California Gold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568740 California Gold Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568740 It is a reminder of the resilient American spirit. Our economy has been driven in the ditch, prices at the pump through the roof, homeowners staving off foreclosure, personal bankruptcies up more than 30% from last year, the Iraq war still has no exit strategy, and Congress in a stalmate. Yet, tens of thousands of Americans packed the arena to hear Obama's acceptance speech to embrace the promise of change and hope for a better tomorrow. It's the real deal. Obama has managed to touch the voters and, more importantly, the voters feel they can put their trust in him as leader. That may be why Obama wins. It is a reminder of the resilient American spirit. Our economy has been driven in the ditch, prices at the pump through the roof, homeowners staving off foreclosure, personal bankruptcies up more than 30% from last year, the Iraq war still has no exit strategy, and Congress in a stalmate. Yet, tens of thousands of Americans packed the arena to hear Obama's acceptance speech to embrace the promise of change and hope for a better tomorrow. It's the real deal. Obama has managed to touch the voters and, more importantly, the voters feel they can put their trust in him as leader. That may be why Obama wins.

]]> By: Zepata http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568739 Zepata Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568739 The fate of the country is not in the voters of this next election, nor in the hands of any President, but in the hands of GOD. So the voters should look at which candidate presents a case that puts Him first and not the country. The democrats policies are consistently against all that is good and morally acceptable to GOD. We should not tempt His hand. The fate of the country is not in the voters of this next election, nor in the hands of any President, but in the hands of GOD. So the voters should look at which candidate presents a case that puts Him first and not the country. The democrats policies are consistently against all that is good and morally acceptable to GOD. We should not tempt His hand.

]]> By: James Parker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568738 James Parker Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568738 Not to be "disagreeable" about your "looking back at this moment", but when in the last 26 years that Obama felt McCain should have used his seat of power for positive change did his running mate effectively change much as well? So the moment you look back on may be this speech or the next, but I strongly feel the look back should include those around us as well as oppose us. Did Clinton effectively use his 8 years to combat terrorism or break our addiction to oil? Did the Democrats use their monopoly of the 3 parts of government to do anything lasting? So yes, I disagree. This moment is being shaded by the euphoria of high altitude and poor memory. Not to be "disagreeable" about your "looking back at this moment", but when in the last 26 years that Obama felt McCain should have used his seat of power for positive change did his running mate effectively change much as well? So the moment you look back on may be this speech or the next, but I strongly feel the look back should include those around us as well as oppose us. Did Clinton effectively use his 8 years to combat terrorism or break our addiction to oil? Did the Democrats use their monopoly of the 3 parts of government to do anything lasting? So yes, I disagree. This moment is being shaded by the euphoria of high altitude and poor memory.

]]> By: Selena http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568736 Selena Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568736 Mr. Gergen, This night was miraculous! And a masterpiece. Mr. Obama has proved himself 100% that he is ready to be the next commander in chief. He is of the people, for the people and he made himself clear tonight of that message. I am proud to be an American tonight. My morale about my country has been renewed and I am ready again to do my part. McCain is toast! Obama/Biden '08 Mr. Gergen,
This night was miraculous! And a masterpiece. Mr. Obama has proved himself 100% that he is ready to be the next commander in chief. He is of the people, for the people and he made himself clear tonight of that message.

I am proud to be an American tonight. My morale about my country has been renewed and I am ready again to do my part.

McCain is toast!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: Bryan Calkins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568735 Bryan Calkins Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568735 David, I agree that it was a political masterpiece. No one has had this level of oratory since John Kennedy. No one has had this level of focus on the issues since Bill Clinton. Barack Obama is a synthesis of the two, and I predict that it will be a stunning and welcome revelation to all Americans. David, I agree that it was a political masterpiece. No one has had this level of oratory since John Kennedy. No one has had this level of focus on the issues since Bill Clinton. Barack Obama is a synthesis of the two, and I predict that it will be a stunning and welcome revelation to all Americans.

]]> By: Val from MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568733 Val from MA Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568733 I've decided not to watch Obama's speech intentionally. His ego is bigger than the stadium he is using. Sure, it is a historical moment in our country, but it doesn't have to be a theatrical show with Greek columns on the podium. What does Greek columns have to do with African-Americans and Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech? NOTHING! Forgive me, but it is just a show. I've decided not to watch Obama's speech intentionally. His ego is bigger than the stadium he is using. Sure, it is a historical moment in our country, but it doesn't have to be a theatrical show with Greek columns on the podium. What does Greek columns have to do with African-Americans and Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech? NOTHING!
Forgive me, but it is just a show.

]]> By: al/Alabama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568729 al/Alabama Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568729 Obama has always said that he was tougher than people thought. Tonight I believe he proved it. John McCain is going to discover that those infantil attacks he has been waging will not stand the test of truth. Obama has always said that he was tougher than people thought. Tonight I believe he proved it. John McCain is going to discover that those infantil attacks he has been waging will not stand the test of truth.

]]> By: Hab http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568726 Hab Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568726 Im so proud of being An American .... and im so glad that i am a part of this history. thank u Barack Obama thank u u made me cry but not becuz i was sad but becuz i was very happy Im so proud of being An American .... and im so glad that i am a part of this history. thank u Barack Obama thank u u made me cry but not becuz i was sad but becuz i was very happy

]]> By: Jude Draper-Cocuzzo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568724 Jude Draper-Cocuzzo Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568724 At an almost 65 yrs old independent, I have been more than discouraged with D.C., but this evening, Barack Obama has shown he will walk the talk and I know he will move us through the future, by providing us with what we had lost from the past, our PRIDE and BELIEF that lives can get better. I am going to register as a proud Obama supporter Democrat and offer my help to his campaign. At an almost 65 yrs old independent, I have been more than discouraged with D.C., but this evening, Barack Obama has shown he will walk the talk and I know he will move us through the future, by providing us with what we had lost from the past, our PRIDE and BELIEF that lives can get better. I am going to register as a proud Obama supporter Democrat and offer my help to his campaign.

]]> By: walter smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568725 walter smith Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568725 mr. gergen i am speechless as a 27yr old man with 3 children i know now with renewed hope and a sense of overwhelming purpose that my country needs me and many others like me to elect this man. mr obama is what we need he is what we are and i have no doubt that he will RESTORE my country to it's original place in the world leading from the front not back in the pack. mr. gergen i am speechless as a 27yr old man with 3 children i know now with renewed hope and a sense of overwhelming purpose that my country needs me and many others like me to elect this man. mr obama is what we need he is what we are and i have no doubt that he will RESTORE my country to it's original place in the world leading from the front not back in the pack.

]]> By: jc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568721 jc Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568721 David as a loyal Obama supporter I listen to Senator Obama speech in 2004 and this speec tonite he aced it now the balls in McSame's court lets see if he can do better. May I add Senator Obama showed that he can take a jab in the chin and come back swing punches he hit McCain with all of his false rhetoric and knocked him out. I can't wait for the debates to begin because McCain is on the ropes and he's going down. Obama for President David as a loyal Obama supporter I listen to Senator Obama speech in 2004 and this speec tonite he aced it now the balls in McSame's court lets see if he can do better.

May I add Senator Obama showed that he can take a jab in the chin and come back swing punches he hit McCain with all of his false rhetoric and knocked him out.

I can't wait for the debates to begin because McCain is on the ropes and he's going down.

Obama for President

]]> By: Jim Pidduck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568720 Jim Pidduck Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:54:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568720 CNN and its commentators, including you, David, have been falling all over yourselves singing the praises of the Dems and the young senator from Illinois. Whatever happened to good, old fashioned, objective journalism??? CNN and its commentators, including you, David, have been falling all over yourselves singing the praises of the Dems and the young senator from Illinois. Whatever happened to good, old fashioned, objective journalism???

]]> By: Richard Freedman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/28/gergen-a-political-masterpiece/#comment-1568715 Richard Freedman Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:53:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=15280#comment-1568715 I was among 500 people who watched Obama's speech inside a move theater in Vallejo, CA., and I stood on my feet with everyone else as he channeled Martin Luther King Jr. A great, great speech. I can't imagine John McCain managing 1/10th of the energy and charisma that Barack Obama displayed. I was among 500 people who watched Obama's speech inside a move theater in Vallejo, CA., and I stood on my feet with everyone else as he channeled Martin Luther King Jr. A great, great speech. I can't imagine John McCain managing 1/10th of the energy and charisma that Barack Obama displayed.

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