What's Up with McCain's Concession Speech

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Comment by Hazel "The Queen" Walker on November 4, 2008 at 11:54pm

I thought it was a good speech, I did not think it was racial at all. It is a big deal that a black man is in the most powerful office in the world. It is something to be proud of, and when a woman holds office we will be proud that a Woman is in the Office. While I completely disagreed with most things coming from McCain, I was impressed by his speech.

Comment by Noah Coffey on November 5, 2008 at 12:09am

I thought it was a pretty good speech... inspiring even.

Comment by Chris Horn on November 5, 2008 at 12:19am

cant say that I noticed anyting racial in it.

Comment by Brian Huff on November 5, 2008 at 12:31am

I didn't think it was racial in a negative sense, but he did clearly point out the impact of the moment and the impact of a first black president.

Comment by David Mark on November 5, 2008 at 12:31am

I'm not going to make a mountain out of a molehill here, but I would like to share an observation:

1. When McCain mentioned Obama's name, the crowd booed - twice.

2. When Obama mentioned McCain's name, people clapped, not cheered, but clapped nonetheless.

No, I'm not trying to get the Repubs going here. It's merely an observation. Your thoughts? Is this a case of sour grapes? Indicative of character?

Comment by David Mark on November 5, 2008 at 12:38am

Interestingly enough, CNN is discussing what I wrote above at this very moment.

Comment by Nicki Laycoax on November 5, 2008 at 1:02am

I thought the speech was great. I am very proud for the African American race that we have the first Black President in history. It says so, so much about the way that I hope our Country can change. (though, I still think there is a LOT of racism out there. There isn't a week that goes by that I don't hear some form of racial slur in everyday conversation)

Comment by Gus Pearcy on November 5, 2008 at 3:55am

He also talked about Obama's grandmother and his own mother. WHAT AN AGEIST!

Comment by Erik Deckers on November 5, 2008 at 8:40am

I didn't think he was racist, I thought he grasped the historical significance of Obama's victory. We're not calling any of the pundits racist just because they bring up Obama's race, are we?

I think regardless of everyone's political choice, we should all be proud that we were able to elect a black man president less than 50 years after Jim Crow laws were repealed.

And for anyone who is ashamed or angry about that, then I don't even want to know you.

Comment by Shawn Quick-Raflik on November 5, 2008 at 8:53am

I actually thought it was the best speech he made in his campaign. Maybe if he would have shown the American people that "John McCain", the race would have be a little closer. Mitch Daniels proved that you don't have to run a negative campaign to win. And yes, I voted for Obama and Daniels!

This is a new day. The United States of America just showed the World that we truly are a Country built on Democracy! I am so proud to be an American.

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