Senator John McCain gave perhaps the most inspiring speech of his campaign, indeed his career, in his gracious and humble concession to Obama's victory. During the speech, he skillfully quelled a few ugly outbursts amongst his followers, and, by the end, had brought them around to looking forward in a hopeful, if poignant, way. Class.
President-Elect Barrack Obama accepted his victory with an eloquent speech that beautifully summed up the hopes of his supporters while acknowledging the fears of his opponents. His gracious and positive treatment of his former opponent went a long way towards bridging the gap between jubilant Democrats and demoralized Republicans. Class.
Both men deserved our praise last evening. Their moves to immediately heal the wounds of a painful campaign gave great hope about our future to the citizens of the United States and our friends around the world. Class.
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Well put. I might have voted for McCain if he was as eloquent and sincere during the debates and campaign speeches as he was during his concession speech.
You are probably not the only one who feels that way. At the very end, after his campaign had run its course, it seems like the real John McCain finally made an appearance.
It may have been a well-written speech, but he delivered it with a natural conviction that seemed lacking (or forced) during his long campaign.
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