And then this patriotic American entered the room and spoke. Sen. Barack Obama's speech was the epitome of class, grace, and patriotism. Unlike his Democratic opponent, the Senator from Illinois took the time to congratulate Sen. Clinton on a hard-fought campaign, heaping praise on the issues for which she has worked so hard as a Senator, as First Lady of both Arkansas and the United States, as a mother, and as an American. He was extremely generous to an opponent who has treated him with tremendous disdain.
But now, it's on to the general election campaign.
Barack Obama proved beyond a doubt tonight that he will be a formidable nominee for the presidency. He is a true red-blooded American who, as president, would guide us into the post-Bush years with a long-absent steady hand.
His speech looked forward, to the future. And after eight years of a presidency that took America too far in reverse, Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, is breath of much needed fresh air.
