It was a presidential speech with substance. Not great pacing or delivery.
Probably the best speech McCain has given.
This was for the independents and undecideds. No red meat for the faithful, as that was done by others this week.
McCain is not a “set speech” person like Obama. Obama can read a teleprompter like no one else. But Obama lacks substance in his speeches and life experiences.
McCain was real tonight. Started slow I thought. Solid middle part where he sharply contrasted his approach to Obama’s. And a very touching and moving ending.
Having now read some excerpts again, I find there is even more substance than I thought.
Substance and “A”. Delivery a “B”.
Overall a great convention. This is a far different race than it was 2 weeks ago. Now Palin and McCain are at the center of the media attention. Obama is now second fiddle, and Biden is forgotten. My wife (who doesn’t follow politcs so close”), said tonight that she was impressed by Obama’s running mate, Liberman. Very funny. Joe Who?
That's the Drive-By Media's take, of course, but after many years in broadcasting, I don't think he's that good. He's an actor in his speeches -- maybe soap opera level -- and not a statesman. There is a huge difference.
An addendum ... If you want to see someone good with a teleprompter — even when it goes out on him — you need look no further than Rudy Giuliani last night. Now THAT’S teleprompterin’! :-)