Veni, Vidi, Vici. -- Obama's political performance in Philadelphia
Yesterday I did a post entitled "Obama, today we must be convinced so that we know for sure, not just words, but know for sure, that Rev. Wright does not speak for you," that concluded:
[His speech must convince us] that his view of America differs from that of Rev. Wright and that Rev. Wright does not speak for Obama and Michelle Obama.
For if this is not the case, then despite all of his considerable political talents and accomplishments, Obama does not deserve my continued support, the support of the American people, and to be president of the United States.
The AJC's Political Insider in a post entitled "A south Georgia ear, bent to hear what Barack Obama says today," accurately noted:
Sid Cottingham, a white Coffee County attorney who is an Obama supporter, . . . sounds as if he needs some reassurance.
The speech -- let's call it what it was, a political performance -- provided the needed reassurance.
It was vintage Obama – powerful, provocative and full of insight and understanding. The guy is amazing.
As far as adequately addressing Rev. Wright’s comments is concerned, Omaba said what he needed to say in again disavowing them as wrong, offensive and divisive, and further adding that the remarks denigrate both the greatness and the goodness of our nation, and rightly offend both white and black alike.
Obama also demonstrated a keen understanding of the anger among many whites over welfare and affirmative action that helped forge the Reagan coalition and led to many white males in particular becoming Reagan Democrats.
His speech demonstrated an impressive ability to timely and under pressure respond to an unfolding political crisis by tackling the issues of race and America’s racial divide head-on.
I remain in the Obama camp, and remain convinced that his candidacy can – as represented – transcend race. I also am convinced that his message will transcend party lines and bring Reagan Democrats back into the fold.
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YouTube link to Obama's A More Perfect Union speech; and text link to speech (both at Obama's official campaign Web site).
[His speech must convince us] that his view of America differs from that of Rev. Wright and that Rev. Wright does not speak for Obama and Michelle Obama.
For if this is not the case, then despite all of his considerable political talents and accomplishments, Obama does not deserve my continued support, the support of the American people, and to be president of the United States.
The AJC's Political Insider in a post entitled "A south Georgia ear, bent to hear what Barack Obama says today," accurately noted:
Sid Cottingham, a white Coffee County attorney who is an Obama supporter, . . . sounds as if he needs some reassurance.
The speech -- let's call it what it was, a political performance -- provided the needed reassurance.
It was vintage Obama – powerful, provocative and full of insight and understanding. The guy is amazing.
As far as adequately addressing Rev. Wright’s comments is concerned, Omaba said what he needed to say in again disavowing them as wrong, offensive and divisive, and further adding that the remarks denigrate both the greatness and the goodness of our nation, and rightly offend both white and black alike.
Obama also demonstrated a keen understanding of the anger among many whites over welfare and affirmative action that helped forge the Reagan coalition and led to many white males in particular becoming Reagan Democrats.
His speech demonstrated an impressive ability to timely and under pressure respond to an unfolding political crisis by tackling the issues of race and America’s racial divide head-on.
I remain in the Obama camp, and remain convinced that his candidacy can – as represented – transcend race. I also am convinced that his message will transcend party lines and bring Reagan Democrats back into the fold.
_______________
YouTube link to Obama's A More Perfect Union speech; and text link to speech (both at Obama's official campaign Web site).
posted by Sid Cottingham | 7:50 AM
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