Posted on 07/27/2016 9:18:39 PM PDT by Innovative
The president makes a forceful case for Clinton and warns against the threat of ‘homegrown demagogues.’
Twelve years after he first addressed a Democratic National Convention, and eight years after he became the first black presidential nominee of a major party, President Barack Obama President Barack Obama cast the election to succeed him as a “fundamental choice.”
Speaking on the penultimate night of the convention, Obama made a forceful case for his former rival. He’s not likely to have an audience like this again as president, and Obama soaked in the cheers from a party that, despite its divisions, remains enthralled by his charisma and vision.
Obama’s aides had said before the speech that it would be more of a positive testimonial for Hillary Clinton than anything else. But Obama also delivered a passionate indictment of Donald Trump, casting him as a menace whose positions aren’t just on the other side of the political spectrum, but on a different spectrum all together.
This election, Obama said, is “not just a choice between parties or policies; the usual debates between left and right. This is a more fundamental choice – about who we are as a people, and whether we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government.”
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His overuse of the word “fundamental” tells me he or his speech writer has arse on the brain. Did he really say “pass the baton”? As if the Dawg needs more fuel for her acute penis envy.
It does look like it! I'm going to tell Drudge! LOL LOL
A race harsh.
A race baton.
Best to soak that baton in 100 proof alcohol or boil it before handling it with bare hands. Don’t know what it’s been stuck in, ya know.
The only thing I’d pay money to watch is this bastard trying to “pass” a kidney stone!
Wish 0bama would pass the baton to me....I know exactly where to stick it.
Couldn’t watch. If they’re not rioting I have no interest!
Nice catch!
Obama can keep his baton—who knows where that baton has been? ;)
Stick the baton up your a$$, Barry.
It’s a stick of dynamite. Watch the Fed if Trump is elected.
“Obama can keep his baton—who knows where that baton has been? ;)”
Yeah, I’m sure Barry and Reggie Love had had their fun with it already.
Funny how nobody seems to remember this part! I hope one day when we actually DO get a black nominee, she/he is a Conservative Republican. It bothers me that Hillary gets to be the first woman as a major party nominee for president because I KNOW we could do SO much better than Crooked Hillary!
What I found amazing was his comments about Trump statements about NATO and them paying their fair share. Just two weeks ago Obama said the same thing to NATO.
You could play the Obama clips back to back and you’d think this guy will say anything because nobody will check the facts. Videos don’t lie.
Too bad he didn’t pass it 7 1/2 years ago.
You realize he will try to Bogart that baton for as long as possible, don’t you?
There were probably 50 ads like that placed...
....he finally pulled it out of his azz?
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