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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Aaron Gould Sheinin asheinin@ajc.com
Denver— The pundits on CNN last night were lamenting what they called a lack of message among Democrats at the opening night of the party’s national convention.
Political consultants James Carville and David Gergen, representing the left and right, respectively, each were critical of the Democrats for not attacking Republican nominee-to-be John McCain or President Bush and for offering little in the way of of specific policy ideas.
But this morning, at the Georgia delegation breakfast, delegate R.J. Hadley said he thinks that was by design.
“Unity WAS the message,” said Hadley, an Obama delegate from Rockdale County. That’s him in the picture, taken last night from the floor of the Pepsi Center, where the convention is being held.
Hadley said the opening night was about Democrats coming together, not about the other side. There’s plenty of time for that in the next three nights, he said.
Fellow delegate Steve Leeds, an upledged delegate backing nominee-to-be Barack Obama, agreed. U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy’s emotional appearance was the highlight, Leeds said, as was a “strong and warm” speech from Michelle Obama.
“I couldn’t disagree more” with CNN’s take, Leeds said.
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By Democratic Debutante
August 26, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
Opening night was what it should be. It was a chance to revisit the history and issues that make us Democrats. Jimmy Carter, Caroline Kennedy and Ted Kennedy led us through that and reminded us that our dream is not dead — that we are still working for peace, for prosperity, for the chance to improve the world our children will grow into and for an America that stands like a beacon shining a light into the darkest corners of the globe.
Michele spoke from her heart and I think I know her better for it. I supported Hillary because I have worked my entire adult life to see women succeed to the fullest extent of their ability, that no door should be closed to them. But, I am confident that I can join with Hillary Clinton and come together with all Democrats behind Obama. Perhaps we have seen Barrack Obama’s character in the simple loving words of a wife and in the eager greetings of his children. Very few convention speeches over the years have raised a tear in my eyes; but, Michele managed to do just that.
I say for shame to McCain for trying to drive a wedge between Democrats and divide us. We are and will be united for this fight.
Dem Deb
By Churchill
August 26, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this
Are we finished “getting to know” the real Obamas yet? If he is still unable to mount a sustainable lead over McCain ,after the Democrat and Republican conventions, will the media libs and regular libs still claim that the Obama are unknown or misunderstood? Will it still be our fault that we don’t know them?
Hillary will do what she has to do, but Bill doesn’t. The writing is on the wall with this one. If Hillary cannot have it now, neither will Obama. It is better for her if she seems to want Obama to win, while insuring his failure in November. If he were to win should could not mount another bid in 2012. She knows it and her supporters know it. 48% of Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama. This Democrat Obama Drama is just too good. You guys are going to blow it again in a year you should have walked away with the thing. Peace.
By DaninMacon
August 26, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this
The headline is misleading. It was rehab Mrs. Obama’s image night. To imply otherwise is foolish.
By Copyleft
August 26, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
To think that she had anything to “rehab” in the first place is what’s foolish, Dan.
President and First Lady Obama have shown class, intelligence, and courage in the face of pathetic, idiotic hatred—just as they always have. They’re taking this country in the correct, LIBERAL direction… and there’s nothing you pathetic right-wing whiners can do about it.
By Churchill
August 26, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Cart before the horse there, Copyleft. This is a tie ball game, and your candidate cannot take the lead in what should be a Democrat year. You guys have McGovernized yourselves again. Mrs. Senatorette Obama has been given an image makeover. The Obama camp has admitted it. Go ahead and act like you have this in the bag. Pride cometh before the fall. And what a fall it is going to be. Peace.
By Churchill a.k.a. Capt.Dan the NewsMan
August 26, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
NEWSFLASH The current Gallup Daily Tracking poll has McCain up by 2 pts. This historic poll is showing a 46% to 44% advantage for Sen. John McCain. The poll was conducted after the Veep announcement. Peace.
By NewsFlash
August 26, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this
Churchill’s off the meds
By Rarl Kove
August 26, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
Church is accurate. The poll does have McCain up by 2 after the Obama bin Biden announcement.
By Betty Boop
August 26, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this
Betty Boop hates to say it, but Churchill is right. I went to the Gallup site and McCain is up by 2 points.
B Boop
By Ward Churchill
August 26, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this
I third that Churchill you give it to the those no good draft dodging, bathroom stall tapping, bridge to nowhere dealing, wife adulterating, fornicating with the devil, good for nothing, lying, despicable, peeping in our bedrooms, tapping our phones, insisting on forcing their ridiculous religion down everyone’s throats, puddle of pee-pee, feces throwing republicans . Peace
By Churchill
August 26, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
The libs are mad. They are worried about B.H. Obama. Peace.