Wish I knew as he lost me completely there. However I disagree with many who say he's toast as the speech surely will touch a chord in many, especially the young voters. Some parts moved me, others I found insulting but overall it was heartfelt and well delivered.
I agree... he was particularly clever in connecting his experiences with the poor black and poor white communities (as was discussed by Brit Hume after the speech). ie, bridging the Rev. Wright's racist remarks with those of his white grandmother's in the past.
I think his core supporters will still flock to him, but that some whites will have second thoughts, as he really did not disassociate himself from the Rev. Wright. If the election were today, I think McCain would pick up a lot of independent votes. We'll see where this all stands in November...