This from a Republican reporter, but one that will at least call it as she sees it
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Yes, Barack Obama was the best Democrat in the field. Start with his charismatic, yet cool, demeanor. Add his compelling personal story - and the inviting possibility that Obama's ascension to the White House could heal racial wounds in America - and you understand why Democrats at Invesco Field would answer the above question with the familiar chant, "Yes, we can."
McCainiacs can scoff at his celebrity, but Obama can pack a stadium.
I have to credit Obama for not being cowed by the inevitability of Hillary Rodham Clinton and, thanks to his experience as a community organizer, for running a superb ground game.
Most important, Obama opposed the Iraq war vote in 2003 as other Democrats - read: Clinton, running mate Joe Biden, Christopher Dodd and John Edwards - voted to authorize the use of military force, only to show America that they lacked the will to see through what they had started.
Obama's call to the faithful
McCainiacs can indeed scoff all they like, and they will- but it is Obama that can pack the stadium, and bring them to their feet- be it the DNC, or the Brandenburg gate. A bit jealous maybe?
No wonder McSame wants to try and bring him down into Town Halls to debate- but why should Obama swap his Bentley for a Ford pinto? Politics is a combination of nuts and bolts and inspiration. The OBiden team has both. Imho.
Anyway, seems to me the Press coverage of the DNC gets more positive by the day. Kudos to the Clinton team for an, ultimately, gracious concession of defeat and endorsement of Obama. Bills speech was a beauty- the old boys still got what it takes.