Religious Studies Professor Ira Chernus on the spectacle in Denver. For Chernus the speech fell short of expectations. He believes that Obama toned it down so as to reassure rather than inspire.
Alexander Cockburn expected less, but thought it was a "strong speech." The critiques of neo-liberal, trickle-down/ pissed-on, economic policy hit the mark, as did his basic theme that "McCain doesn't get it."
He was less impressed by the foreign policy pronouncements, and the decision to keep President Carter quiet.
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