I just saw that McCain has\u00c2\u00a0conceded\u00c2\u00a0to Obama and they are awaiting Obama’s speech.\u00c2\u00a0I can’t say that I am surprised – I felt that Obama expressed a vision (and had the better oratorical skills) whereas McCain merely reacted. People in crisis are always more in favor of visionaries than those who merely react.<\/p>\n
One thing I liked was that McCain’s concession speech was classy, complementary, and heartfelt. It was one of the best speeches I have ever heard him make. I hope that Obama and McCain can work well with each other in the\u00c2\u00a0coming\u00c2\u00a0years. It might help heal some rifts.<\/p>\n
Obama’s victory speech reminded me a bit of some of Martin Luther King’s speeches. It wasn’t his best speech, but it was a good speech none the less. The problem with victory speeches is that you have to thank so many people – the loser doesn’t have quite the same onus to thank the troops.<\/p>\n
And best of all? The blasted telephone calls \u00c2\u00a0and negative tv ads will stop!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I just saw that McCain has\u00c2\u00a0conceded\u00c2\u00a0to Obama and they are awaiting Obama’s speech.\u00c2\u00a0I can’t say that I am surprised – I felt that Obama expressed a vision (and had the better oratorical skills) whereas McCain merely reacted. People in crisis are always more in favor of visionaries than those who merely react. One thing I … Continue reading We Have a Winner<\/span>