From Another Point of View
Surfing around to gauge Democratic reaction, and it's of two minds:
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I have a tough time believing that swing voters were won-over by this speech. Cringe-worthy lines like "West Wing" and "reporting for duty" remind you that Kerry is that creepy running-for-student-council-President-since-sixth-grade type of guy.
And even rabid supporters damn with faint praise:
The speech itself had a very relaxed tone. Kerry made his points, but he did not come across as harsh or negative. He came across as likable, well-informed and tough. John Kerry delivered.Bottom line, I believe these strong speeches strung together -- first former President Bill Clinton, then keynote speaker Barack Obama, vice president pick John Edwards on Wednesday, and Kerry on the final night -- all of that will ultimately produce a strong, single-digit jump in the polls.
And by the way, Kerry needs every bit of that advantage
"Strong speeches strung together.. will ultimately produce".... doesn't sing to me a song of victory.
I just wish there was a Republican candidate in the race.
