And no they were not from the candidates on the stump. I admit, however, that I did enjoy Obama’s speech in New Mexico. (I’m glad he got his passion back. His speeches are always best when his rhetoric shows his passion.)
But the best speeches were:
She reviewed the current financial crisis and called for a seven actions to bring the meltdown under control. Well thought out and excellently delivered. No wonder the Clintons are “godfathers” of American politics. Smart folks!
Rebuking his own party, Sen. Alexander called for an end to name calling and partisanship while dealing with the energy issue. He said Congress needs to work on an comprehensive energy policy that would, over a reasonable amount of time, eliminate the need for oil and invest in research and development of new energy technologies. Using conversations with real scientists, including an MIT researcher, he said that it is imperative that we invest and develop alternative energy sources. BRAVO, Senator.
This speech actually took place yesterday at NY University, but what the …. This highly successful, Independent Mayor of the most populous and, perhaps, most diverse city in the U.S. was asked what he looked for in the next president. He replied that he did not look at what they said because events can change too dramatically between campaign speeches and actual governing. What he does look for in a candidate are the qualities of pragmatism, thoughtfulness, sound judgment, and the ability to ask questions/learn from others. Hmmm…maybe that’s how he became a multi-millionaire of an international financial news company. Ya think? I wonder who he might have been thinking of when he made that statement? Rash, gut reacting, explosive McCain or thoughtful, pragmatic, sound judgmentally Obama? I wonder….
