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Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Non-baseball: RNC: Night Three
Zell Miller:
Wow. The most scathing attack against John Kerry comes from a Democrat- an angry, angry Democrat. Who would'a thunk it?
This was, without a doubt, the most devastating speech of the campaign for Kerry. I don't know if it's going to mean any more coming from a Democrat or not, but that fact certainly won't shield the Republicans from the allegations of "smear tactics" from the Kerry camp (who will then immediately launch into a 15-minute tirade about how the President is a moron, a liar, and a greedy, anti-poor deserter).
I personally felt that his fire and intensity added to the power of the speech. The best moment of the night came directly from Miller's anger ("...and nothing makes this Marine madder than someone calling American troops occupiers rather than liberators..."). It was a powerful scene to behold- the look on his face told you he was genuinely hurt by what he sees in the Democratic party. But, as commenter Josh said: "If you get people to laugh, it makes you look better and the other guy look worse. If you just sound pissed off about the other guy, it makes you sound immature." I guess we'll see if that's the case.
He did go overboard in blasting the Democrats' stance on not only the Iraq war, but the Korean and Cold Wars as well. That remark was right on the money if you're talking about the protesters outside, but I don't think it accurately describes the Democratic establishment.
Dick Cheney
Sorry, I missed this speech. I was outside- watching the grass grow.
Dick Cheney would look stiff standing next to Al Gore, which is no small feat. As Dennis Miller would say, "he makes me want to prescribe ritalin to a glacier."
This was the same exact stump speech that Cheney delivers every day on the campaign trail- equal parts attack on Kerry's record and defense of the war. Not particularly effective, especially when delivered in the manner it was tonight.
Best line: "Senator Kerry says he sees two Americas. And that makes the whole thing mutual America sees two John Kerrys." But he even screwed that gem up, as he allowed the audience to interrupt the punch-line. When will these politicians learn that the most effective quotes are made when talking over a roaring crowd?
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