I had literally a dozen calls with folks who while admittedly not as partisan as you or I are still Pubs and some were moved to tears by Zell's speech.
I simply have no idea what type of pragmatic mindful strategy you and a few others are wistful for here.
We have the enemy on the run and we need to chase them down and crush them between now and election day and I don't see how Miller's speech did anything but help that.
Now, if you lack cable or can only get CNN then you may be getting a jaded perspective.
I thought Miller gave one of the best speeches I've seen in my 46 years.
McCain, Rudy, Arnold & Laura all gave very good speeches - with positive media coverage. you are asking me what kind of strategy I am in favor of? there are 4 examples right there.
well, the good news is that Bush will do well tomorrow. He has a natural grace about him, and his tone will be different.
A dozen? Wow, where are you?
They should go back and read earlier political speeches. :-)