More good news for Obama fans!!

[carpe diem]

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/29/politics/campaign/29TRAIL-CONVENTION.html

[Kanary]

1. can't get it ........ could you pleeeez share some clips?

or snippages, or whatever ya wanna call it.....

Thanks mucho......Never heard of him before he was mentioned on DU, but now he has my attention.

Kanary

[OKNancy]

2. A little

CHICAGO, June 29 — The Democratic National Committee has not yet announced or, in fact, selected the keynote speaker for its convention in Boston next month, but Senator John Kerry, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, let a hint slip here this morning.

"I cannot wait to hear his voice," Mr. Kerry said of Barack Obama, the Democratic Senate candidate here in Illinois, who became a hot commodity in national political circles after emerging from a crowded primary field this spring. "First at our convention, where he's going to have an opportunity to speak in a few weeks, and then on the floor of the United States Senate."

[carpe diem]

3. a little more...

But Mr. Kerry himself was the first to publicly name Mr. Obama, a young state legislator from Chicago's South Side who has already been whispered about as a possible presidential or vice presidential candidate in coming years.

Good-looking, Harvard-educated, well-spoken, half-Kenyan, Mr. Obama has become an instant poster child for a party always eager to cultivate its black and Hispanic constituencies, particularly as Mr. Kerry faces criticism for surrounding himself mainly with white men.

Party officials said Mr. Obama's name was among those being tossed around for the coveted keynote speaking slots, which are traditionally traded among the party's elders and its rising stars. Affirmative action is also practiced in scheduling, as organizers try to showcase a rainbow of talent.


...that's pretty much it w/regard's to Barack.

[wyethwire]

4. It's a good thing

It's always good to showcase a rising star in the keynote address.

Of course, previous Dem keynoters wound up boring the audience (Bayh in 1996, Harold Ford in 2000)

[lachattefolle]

10. But Harold's Cute

I haven't heard him much on tv these days though. Always liked him.

[JI7]

16. amazingly even Clinton's was said to be boring

i think it could be because they tend to be younger and it's the first time they will be seen by 10s of millions in the entire nation. so there could be some nervousness there.

[newsguyatl]

7. ugh

i hate when folks refer to african americans as "well spoken" or "articulate" -- always sounds so deep-seatedly racist.

i mean, if he were WHITE, would someone say "wow, he's so well spoken." ? doubtful.

ok, off my soapbox :-)

thanks for the post though.

[sandnsea]

13. After George...

they'll be using the word articulate with white folks more and more!

Yes, actually, they do use words to describe effective white speakers, although not necessarily 'articulate'. Think of what they say about John Edwards. Basically I agree, it is condescending when its used with black speakers.

[belle]

15. I understand the sentiment. otoh, consider who we have in the WH...

"Articulate" might seem like damning with faint praise, but the bar has been lowered so far that these days, it really isn't. I'm just surprised candidates these days (black *or* white) aren't being congratulated on their ability to put their pants on right side forward...

I hear Obama is supposed to be rather charismatic. I hope so. We can do with some more charisma.

[ContinentalOp]

18. Chris Rock did a bit about that re: Colin Powell

On his HBO comedy special Rock did a funny rant about white people oohing and ahing over "articulate" black men.

[Kanary]

8. Great! So I can finally see him on my little teevee box.......

Finally, something to look forward to!

Thanks for posting this!

Kanary

[sandnsea]

14. kewl!

I can't wait to hear him too. I was sold during the primaries, he's got that extra ooomph!

[Tosca]

5. I want to see more of this guy...

I confess, I don't know a thing about him, but his appeal seems to be gathering.

[JHBowden]

6. WooHoo!

Go Obama! :bounce:

[dogman]

9. This will be great for the Party!

One of the best I've heard speak. He has to win here first of course, but the potential is mindboggling.

[Robbien]

11. That is my soon to be new Senator you are talking about

He was a joy to listen to during the primary. He doesn't do a lot of the political doublespeak. No one is going to be bored at this convention when Obama is speaking.

[AP]

12. True. This guy is smart as hell, has a great story, and has a great future

in the party.

[tishaLA]

17. The Times gave Harold Ford a promotion

They call him a senator. And Judith Miller didn't even write it!