Clinton Persuasive - Obama Ho-Hum – Focus: The Twin Cities

The highlight of the Denver Convention came last evening with the much anticipated speech by Hillary Clinton. Clinton sounded – presidential. In what appeared to be a call-to-arms for Democrats to rally round the Party standard-bearer, Clinton in tone and delivery provided the evidence that she was clearly the right choice, but for the machinations of Kerry, Dean and Pelosi, the opportunity for the party to gain the White House. Regardless of what staged speech Obama delivers in whatever grand setting – it will pale in scope to that delivered by the Senator of New York. Hillary Clinton not only spoke for women, she spoke to those truly in the trenches – the middle class democrats who are not convinced Obama is the right choice. There is speculation that she is readying for 2012, and that her endorsement of Obama did not go the distance CNN - she may well be looking towards 2012, however, she did, under pressure, give the party power players exactly what they asked for. That said, after listening to her speech, supporters are convinced that the party erred in the coronation of Obama: CNN Video follows: Clinton Supporter to suggest she may not vote at all.



Further, Bill Clinton may not attend the big Obama speech (this according to CNN). He's more than likely seen enough. The reality is that there is plenty of time for Obama and Company to reach out to disenfranchised Clinton voters - will they?

During all this hoopla over Denver, the press is beginning to look towards the Republican Convention to continue the quest for ratings. Who would have though that this years Republican Convention would be even mentioned by the press?
The lead blog under politics for the Springfield, MA Republican (Oxymoron), headlines: Twin Cities Preparing for RNC. Granted one blog in one small daily paper, in one small state – but it is the State that matters – It is allegedly the Bluest State (51% of the state’s electorate is designated Unenrolled, perhaps they should pick another color?), which one would think, there would be zero mention.

What’s left? The ratings from Thursday’s DNC convention coverage and the following polls – how big a bounce Obama receives and how long it lasts with the RNC chasing will be of interest.