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The Pundits React: "Obama's Speech a Masterpiece"

By Nathan Donarum - August 29, 2008, 1:25AM

Reading through the "analysts" and their comments, it's hard to find a real negative response. CNN stood out for me. As a network that has been pissing on Obama for months now, I was surprised to see that Paul Begala had infinite praise. He said, "I can't say enough about it."

David Gergen says it has "...echoes of Lincoln, of King, even of Reagan and Kennedy. ... As a political speech, it was a masterpiece."

Chuck Todd on MSNBC said, "the Republicans don't know how to react to this speech ... With their response, they might have well have been speechless" -- he also commented on the Convention, saying the Republicans have a tough act to follow.

Politico declares, "Obama masters his moment."

And as a side note, MSNBC has an online poll asking if the speech made you more or less likely to vote Obama. I know how these polls shouldn't be taken so seriously, but already there are almost 15,000 people saying they're more likely to vote Obama. That's over 75% of respondants.

Obama was wonderful. Perfect. Masterful. When even the pundits agree, you know you have a winner.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/29/analysis.day4/index.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26448429#26448429

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12962.html

Comments (4)

Did you hear Pat Buchanan? I cannot think of one kind word he has had for Obama...Tonight his words were priceless, and he had more to say that they didn't have time for...LOVED IT!

Posted by stillidealistic
August 29, 2008 2:02 AM | Reply | Permalink

I did not. What did he say? I'd love to hear it!

Posted by ChronoSpark
August 29, 2008 2:10 AM | Reply | Permalink

Haha, nevermind! Just saw him. Wow... That was amazing.

Posted by ChronoSpark
August 29, 2008 2:15 AM | Reply | Permalink

Oh, and here's the poll on MSNBC:

http://jeffblack.newsvine.com/_question/2008/08/28/1799304-are-you-more-or-less-likely-to-vote-for-barack-obama-because-of-his-acceptance-speech

And sorry the links above didn't work. =\

Posted by ChronoSpark
August 29, 2008 2:17 AM | Reply | Permalink