First, McCain was introduced by Gov. Bobby Jindal. (Jindal is the Louisiana governor who favors teaching "intelligent design" in public schools. Seriously, he does.) McCain's speech was given in Louisiana, which is the site of the second biggest failure of the Bush administration. In my opinion, the Iraq War is the number one failure. While watching McCain speak, I recalled how he was sharing a birthday cake with President Bush at the same time that people were floating in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
McCain's speech was as about as exciting at staring at linoleum. He thought he was cool and making some points, but he only looked wooden, old, and dull. I bet there were at least a couple hundred of people in that auditorium to hear McCain repeat his version of the Bush agenda. According to what I heard on TV this morning, McCain used the word "change" 33 times. What delusional person thinks that John McCain represents change?
In contrast, the speech given by Sen. Barack Obama, was inspiring. You could see the emotions in the faces of the 17,000+ people in his enthusiastic audience. Obama's speech will be one that will be quoted and repeated for many years to come. Obama has the power to lead. His speech, which he wrote, let all Americans see that we have the ability to embrace a better America like the one our founding fathers (and mothers!) designed for us.
I'd give McCain a "C-" for his speech. Obama would definitely receive an "A+" for his.
