Persuader-in-Chief
September 11, 2009 - by
Never underestimate a President who can talk eloquently about moral issues.
It’s easy to forget that. We haven’t had a President who could do it for 20 years – since Ronald Reagan left the White House.
The Bushes could hardly put together a coherent sentence. Yes, Bill Clinton could talk a blue streak. But moral issues, not so much.
With one speech – and a two-word outburst by Crazy Joe Wilson – President Obama neatly changed the health-care reform game. He took the initiative and put the Republicans on the defensive.
Of course, the Democrats in Congress are perfectly capable of squandering the lead Obama gave them.
But, as Carter said in his blog, you have to admire a politician who masters the bully pulpit the way Obama did.
Once again, the Republicans underestimated him – just as Democrats did Reagan.
Here’s hoping Wilson & Co. keep it up.
Posted in National Democrats, National Republicans
Persuader-in-Chief
September 11, 2009/
Never underestimate a President who can talk eloquently about moral issues.
It’s easy to forget that. We haven’t had a President who could do it for 20 years – since Ronald Reagan left the White House.
The Bushes could hardly put together a coherent sentence. Yes, Bill Clinton could talk a blue streak. But moral issues, not so much.
With one speech – and a two-word outburst by Crazy Joe Wilson – President Obama neatly changed the health-care reform game. He took the initiative and put the Republicans on the defensive.
Of course, the Democrats in Congress are perfectly capable of squandering the lead Obama gave them.
But, as Carter said in his blog, you have to admire a politician who masters the bully pulpit the way Obama did.
Once again, the Republicans underestimated him – just as Democrats did Reagan.
Here’s hoping Wilson & Co. keep it up.
Posted in National Democrats, National Republicans