Know what my favorite moment of last night was?

[gcomeau]

After Clinton's speech, Rachel was talking with Ezra Klein about how it was so effective because of all the policy details... and he mentioned that he had an understanding that tonight Obama's speech would also go policy heavy.


That's all I've been wanting to hear all week. The country already knows Obama can give a hugely amazing inspirational speech, he needs to remind them he also has things under control and knows what he's doing. Clinton saying it is one thing, Obama personally putting it on display is a whole other thing. If he pulls off anything remotely similar to what Bill did last night it's game over for any undecideds watching.

[1StrongBlackMan]

1. I suspect the "undecideds" ...

won't be watching.

They are "undecideds" because they haven't been paying attention.

[gcomeau]

2. Historically...

...the conventions are when they *start* paying attention.

[1StrongBlackMan]

3. Point made ...

Darned facts ...

[barbtries]

4. the beauty of DU

is being able to communicate with like minded people. the pitfall (small and totally worth it) is it might give one the impression that LOTS of people pay as much attention to this stuff as we do.

[Avalux]

6. My parents are paying attention.

They are retired, not political and until recently didn't even vote. But this week - they are glued to the TV and are paying attention. We've been having the best conversations!

[barbtries]

7. that's great.

several people here at the office are engaged, but none i must say as much as myself.

[Scuba]

8. I've been in that situation my whole life.

But it gave me countless opportunities to spring a fact on someone, make a point. Over the years we might even change a few minds.

[monmouth]

5. I absolutely agree with that. If you are "undecided" at this point all I can feel is empathy..n/t