*******OFFICIAL PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE SPEECH THREAD*******

[Tatiana]

I hope Barack hits this one out of the park!

[mythyc]

1. congratulations Barack!

:patriot:

[Boz]

50. Look at that crowd, every gender, creed, color, age, personalities, EVERYONE CAME TO THE PARTY

[SaveAmerica]

178. That struck me when I was at his rally here, it was a tapestry of Americans all on the same page

Beautiful!

[stray cat]

2. U2 song - Its a beautiful day - YES IT IS!

[Hissyspit]

7. Great choice. Certainly better than a Celine Dion airline commercial.

Or whatever it was.

[no name no slogan]

3. Obama just walked on stage

watching it live on local news (I live in St Paul, not far from Excel Center)

[gateley]

4. I wonder if he's a stunned as some of us are by

HRC's non-concession speech.

[stray cat]

12. I doubt it - he is a pretty smart guy and he has gotten to know her fairly well

[babylonsister]

32. I'm still stunned. nt

[SpookyCat]

69. Hopefully he just brushes it off...

and enjoys his few minutes before the GE hits full force.

[Tippy]

136. One hell of a speach........GO OBAMA

[dbmk]

5. At least know the talking heads can't spoil it like theyve been doing for the last hour

[thewiseguy]

6. The nominee hugs his wife!

[mythyc]

8. did you guys see him and Michelle do the fist pump?

:rofl:

WERD!

[Willo]

25. Yes I did. I hope there's a photo of that nt

[sandnsea]

28. They love each other so much

It's clear every time they are together. This is so awesome in every single way.

[Tatiana]

9. "Thank you St. Paul! Thank you Minnesota!"

The crowd is electric!

What must Barack be thinking now?

[clevbot]

10. YES WE DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TexasLady]

36. Woohoo!!! and Yes We Will!!!!

[ellisonz]

11. woot!

[dana_b]

13. he will.... my, what a handsome PRESIDENT!

[Willo]

14. The crowd is fired up. nt

[Roxy66]

30. ....AND READY TO GO!!!!

[Gregorian]

15. :)

There's hope.

[Kajsa]

16. There he is- OUR nominee!

:D

:grouphug:

:dem:

[countmyvote4real]

17. This is so cool.

[RL3AO]

18. As I said in another thread, the local police estimate 15 to 20 thousand outside of the arena

watching it on the JumboTron.

[goclark]

187. Are you kidding ~ 17 T. inside

and 15/20 inside.

That is off the charts!

[Tippy]

193. I heard 15 to 17 thousand inside and 15 thousand plus outside...

Saw the line outside earlier they were at least 8 blocks away from the convention center....

[polichick]

19. What an incredible moment in history this is!!!

[WritingIsMyReligion]

20. Wow, hear how many times he's said "Thank you" here.

So different from McCain't's travesty of a speech and Clinton's drug trip.

[crickets]

21. The crowd is fired up! WOOT!

[thewiseguy]

22. What a massive crowd. This feels like the convention...

[crispini]

23. weehee!

[Hissyspit]

24. "Thank you Michelle Obama and Mallea Obama and Sasha Obama."

[bagimin]

26. Gee...this looks just like McLames "crowd"

[Tippy]

145. Maybe John M. shouldn't got to Iraq ......we need change right here in our country...

my word his idea....

[Tippy]

167. He's hit several homers runs in thie speech....I bet he hits a Grand Slam tonight

[babylonsister]

27. WHAT A FABULOUS CROWD! Best speech of the night, and it hasn't

even started! :woohoo::woohoo:

[mythyc]

33. oh yeah!

[fishwax]

29. the atmosphere and energy seem somehow ... different ... from the earlier McCain speech

:shrug:

:rofl:

[Ichingcarpenter]

31. He is giving thanks to everyone

SCREW HILLARY CLINTON

[me b zola]

Now I'm crying!

This is it! I love our nominee and his family.

[thewiseguy]

34. Obama wins Montana! Just in time for the speech

[high density]

Check out Barack's email

I'm about to take the stage in St. Paul and announce that we have won the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.

It's been a long journey, and we should all pause to thank Hillary Clinton, who made history in this campaign. Our party and our country are better off because of her.

I want to make sure you understand what's ahead of us. Earlier tonight, John McCain outlined a vision of America that's very different from ours -- a vision that continues the disastrous policies of George W. Bush.

But this is our moment. This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past and bring new energy and new ideas to the challenges we face. Our time to offer a new direction for the country we love.

It's going to take hard work, but thanks to you and millions of other donors and volunteers, no one has ever been more prepared for such a challenge.

Thank you for everything you've done to get us here. Let's keep making history.

Barack

[rusty quoin]

35. This is a crowd

[dana_b]

37. he loves his grammie!!

[Hissyspit]

38. "Thank you to my grandmother... who poured everything she had into me."

"Tonight is for her."

[Skrelnick]

39. "Tonight is for her" as opposed to "WHAT I WANT!!"

What a difference of character.

[Fleshdancer]

40. I have to say.....

I'm getting pretty damn emotional...something I didn't expect given the fact that I wasn't all that invested in the primaries. Watching them walk into the room, watching the way Michelle looked at him, listening to him thank her, his daughters, and now his grandmother...wow.

[genna]

41. David Axelrod should get some credit at this point!

Obama is the man.

David soldiered on.

:bounce:

[Fox Mulder]

42. For the first time in months, I'm glad to be from MN.

This is a historic event which I will never forget. :)

[Hissyspit]

43. "Our primary season has finally come to an end."

[BlooInBloo]

44. The excitement level is really very comparable to McCain's.

NOT!!!!!!

:rofl:

[fishwax]

was McCain speaking in a Bingo Hall?

That speech was surreal :rofl:

[dbmk]

45. Is it me ?

Or does he seem like the reality of the moment might be dawning of him? Both historically and politically?

Oh, and how fitting is it to pass 1000 posts on a night like this?

[Kajsa]

46. It HAS come to an END!

No ifs or buts about it!

:) 0n to the GE!

[Hissyspit]

47. "This year must be different from all the rest."

"Because you chose to listen to your hopes and aspirations instead of your doubts and fears."

[thewiseguy]

48. Go Obama....Tearing it up...WOOOOHOOOO

[uponit7771]

49. GoBAMA

[Tatiana]

51. "I WILL BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!"

Take that.

[sandnsea]

64. I'm jumping and screaming!!!!

It's ON!!

:woohoo:

[SpookyCat]

52. Ah, it's tearing me up again!

YES!!! HE JUST SAID IT!

[high density]

53. haha

Now Clinton has no reason to give a concession speech.

[Warren Stupidity]

54. OK IT IS A DONE DEAL.

It is time to end the craptacular on GDP.

[billyoc]

55. Get some, GET SOME!!!

:woohoo:

[jgraz]

56. BOOYAH!! HE SAID IT!!!!

What a great night!!

[Ichingcarpenter]

75. Damn right his campaign did it.........Obama will be good

and be gracious of Hillary

[Willo]

"Because of you, I can stand here and say that I am the Democratic Nominee"

Whoooo!!!
Whooo!!!

[BlooInBloo]

65. WOOOTTTT!!!!!

[mythyc]

71. HELLLLLLLLLLLL YEAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!

[Hissyspit]

57. "I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America"

[Coexist]

67. amen

[The Doctor.]

79. WHOOOO HOOOO!!!!

[Phoonzang]

58. SMACK!

Take that Hillary. He's the nominee.

[Colobo]

59. I'm crying... God... finally!

[crispini]

60. This is AWESOME. nt

[aaronbees]

61. You betcha you're the nominee!!!!!!!

Wooooooooooooo hooooooooooo!

[stray cat]

62. A president that won't look like a deer in headlights when he speaks

and complete thoughts and sentences. YES!

[Nite Owl]

63. I bet the whole world

is watching this.

[Spazito]

128. This Canadian sure as hell is and is jealous as all get out....

I just wish we had such a candidate, such a leader here! Maybe Obama will be a role model for more than just the US voters!

[Tatiana]

192. We can share, neighbor!

:hug:

[BeyondGeography]

66. I will be the nominee

Yes sir.

[thewiseguy]

68. America shakes....

[Colobo]

72. It's a fuckin' new day!

[spanone]

70. ain't that something

[Irishonly]

73. Great Speech

I have goose bumps and he has just barely started.

[PermanentRevolution]

74. Acknowledging ALL other candidates in the primary...

CLASS!

[genna]

76. I am glad he did not believe he could not acknowledge he is the NOMINEE

These HRC supporters ought to quit saying, "he had better not do..."

At some point can we at least graduate to high school jibes and quips?

[rusty quoin]

77. She sure has made history, not all good.

[billyoc]

78. Good for you, Barack, Hillary made history.

:patriot:

[Yukari Yakumo]

HRC: I, I, I / Obama: you, you, you {nt}

uguu

[OwnedByFerrets]

80. And THAT, is how you be magnanimous...nt

[WritingIsMyReligion]

81. Crowd gives thorough applause for HRC.

Classy times ten thousand.

[thewiseguy]

82. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Dont go there Barack

[AldebTX]

111. God...contrast this speech to McCains....NO COMPARISON

I don't think they will be cutting away to the commentators anytime soon

[babylonsister]

83. Wow, and the graciousness of Obama shines through again. I'd like

to kick her in the butt, but that's just me.

[jgraz]

84. Class act to the end.

He's full of shit, but it's a classy tribute to Hillary nonetheless.

[babylonsister]

91. No kidding, and yes, he's full of shit! Bwhaha! nt

[Ichingcarpenter]

98. My brother just said give her VP then immediately appoint her

for Supreme Court with an agreement.

[all.of.me]

85. he is so gracious complimenting Senator Clinton.

it comes from the heart, unlike in her speech. hers felt so obligatory.

[AldebTX]

86. I Love This Crowd

They cheered for Hillary, and you could not hear any boos. Very Classy.

(Oh and a Very Classy Speech btw)

[crickets]

87. Now this is a gracious speech -

he's being magnanimous to every one of the other candidates, especially to Hillary. All it takes to do the right thing is basic good manners. He's making her look like dirt after her speech, by contrast, just by being nice.

[Colobo]

88. Obama is showing so much class! He's really showing admiration for Hillary.

[pdxmom]

89. Too bad Hillary can't find it in her to be equally as gracious to Obama. N/T

[YDogg]

100. agreed

[BlooInBloo]

90. Hm - maybe Obama STOLE all of Clinton's class!

That would explain why he has SO MUCH, while she has SO LITTLE.

[babylonsister]

Don't you mean Obama Clinton? And no, he's walking a fine line. nt

[BlooInBloo]

114. Sorry - tried to do some slick shit - it didn't work out - changed it.

[polichick]

92. He is always so much more generous to her than she is to him...

...I don't know how he can stand it.

[Lisa0825]

120. That is exactly what I was going to say.

He's the bigger person for sure.

[crispini]

93. VERY class act.

Crowed cheering for Hillary and health care.

[high density]

Once again Obama is nice to Clinton

Even though she just took a huge dump on this great night.

[Gol]

105. I wish she deserved it! n/t

[billyoc]

94. Oh, Man! I'm crying when he talks about Hillary!

:rofl:

[dana_b]

he's a very gracious winner

[YDogg]

95. Obama is classy. I have high hopes for the future of our party and country.

[ellisonz]

96. And that my friends, is class...

[SaveAmerica]

97. Just wanted to be a part of the Historical Official Presumptive Nominee thread

This moment is so sweet!!!

[genna]

99. Did you notice the stale applause HRC has gotten during this part of the speech?

We will have to work hard to unify.

[Max_powers94]

101. Hillary.....Obama has class

[TornadoTN]

102. Amazing. This is a true leader.

We are witnessing the emergence of what could be the greatest leader in our generation.

This is rare. I'm glad he's on our side.

[gateley]

103. Jeez - he's being more supportive of her than she was of him.

[jgraz]

104. Jesus, Barack did his homework. He's really showing some sincere respect here.

I can't get over this guy. After what he went through, I wouldn't be able to speak her name without my tongue turning to sand.

I can finally say we chose a candidate who is a better person than most of us.

[Spazito]

106. Hillary's role in the Obama Presidency will be in the area of Healthcare....

that was just made VERY clear. I hope she accepts that role.

[Doctor_J]

107. He just said we're going to have universal health care

:wow:

[Gregorian]

108. This guy is great!

He's a very big man.

[keep_it_real]

109. Obama is the man of the century

Not just the man of the hour, not just the man of the day or the week or the man of the month or the year but the man of the century is Obama.

[zulchzulu]

110. He is a CLASS ACT! Wow, thank you Barack!

His speech has erased any of the negative crap from that person who he handily beat.

It's on.

[michaz]

116. Yes, thanks for showing us how it is done! n/t

[HopeforChange]

112. We did it !!! We worked hard !!! and it paid off !!! I am so proud of Barack Obama !!!

[gateley]

113. You want a change IN Washington. No more Clintons! nt

[scarletwoman]

155. Amen! No more Clintons! (nt)

[jgraz]

115. Am I the only one hoping he uses the phrase "Why'd he" a couple of times?

Just a little Fuck You to Larry Johnson. Better than a one-finger nose scratch.

[cindyw]

117. Thank you Obama for making your campaign "yes WE Can" and not "yes HE Can"

Can't you just see it.

President Obama!

[Doityourself]

118. need new thread

[Kajsa]

119. "even if he chooses to deny mine"

( McCain does not recognize Obama's accomplishments)

Touche!

[keep_it_real]

121. Obama is articulating the hopes, the dreams the desires, the feelings

Of a entire generation and nation and perhaps world; he was/is born for this moment.

[BeyondGeography]

122. "even if he chooses to deny mine..."

Fuck off, you condescending old asshole.

Well done.

[jgraz]

123. The class-tipped missile. Kill him with kindness.

What a brilliant speaker this guy is.

[babylonsister]

131. Clinton obviously never learned that. nt

[Gore1FL]

124. multiple observations

kick ass good luck between the future first lady and president

took 100 thank yous to make him audible

brought honor to Clinton than she brought herself in her speech

brought more honor to McCain than he did in his speech

Barack Obama 2008

The avalanche has started.

[AldebTX]

125. The Deny Mine

WAS AWESOME...puts it all in perspective

[thewiseguy]

126. McCain will get his butt kicked in 3 2 1

[Tatiana]

129. Ass-kicking has commenced. n/t

[crickets]

127. He's pulled out the strong stuff now - McCain is toast

Point by point, McCain is getting deconstructed. GO, Obama, go!

[babylonsister]

130. Obama going after McCain and 'change'! What is NOT AN OPTION

is leaving our troops there for the next 100 years.

[keep_it_real]

132. He's speaking to the pragmatic issues now in his speech

[AldebTX]

133. Oh My Gosh

I am just loving this....McCain has to be scared.

[uponit7771]

153. SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST !

[Kitsune]

134. Who's running the damn cameras?

They keep cutting away from Obama at the weirdest moments.

[RL3AO]

135. Obama is good at destroying McCain while at the same time talking nice about him.

[AldebTX]

137. I Love Him DEFINING what CHANGE Is

He is giving the speech I hoped he would give....and not talking down to any one.

[BlooInBloo]

138. BODY SLAM!!!!

[Jack Rabbit]

139. Congratulations to the presumptive president-elect, Barack Obama

[spanone]

140. he just kicked mccain in the balls...bwaaahahahaha

[spanone]

156. out of the ballpark!!!!!!

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[dbmk]

157. Swift and Steeltipped

[rusty quoin]

141. Obama scares the hell out of the Republicans. He's TOO good.

[jgraz]

142. The "should have never been authorized" comment tips his hand on the Hill VP slot

No way, no how.

[crickets]

143. He invoked Roosevelt, Truman and Kennedy! I've got chills!

Now he's talking about middle class tax breaks, infrastructure, education, science, innovation... it's like the sun just came out. I'm lovin' this.

Ref to Bill Clinton didn't go over so well, oops. Tiny dip in audience response, and then they're back and cheering. Affordable health care for everyone!

[keep_it_real]

144. Obama is cooking on the issues; he's pumbing the ISSUES

To no end; GOBAMA!

[Kajsa]

146. WooHoo!

McCain needs to " take trips down to our cities"

Healthcare, Good Schools, Strong Infrastructure!



You tell 'em, Barack!

[CherokeeDem]

147. I am overwhelmed...

he is saying everything he needs to say and with such eloquence and passion. This is truly a Beautiful Day.

[BlooInBloo]

148. The best part of this: We're seeing a CAN O(bama) WHOOP ASS that we didn't...

... get to see in the primary.

And it's just the start.

[AldebTX]

149. I Loved His Answer to McCain's Going to Iraq Line

Maybe McCain needs to spend more time touring the U.S. and less time touring Iraq

:-)

[Hamlette]

150. No wonder the GOP is scared shitless of this man

he's good

He destroyed McCain.

My good god.

He shouldn't go to Iraq, he should go to Iowa and see how people are suffering.

[mudesi]

151. I'm reading it as he's saying it

And all I can say is WOW, what a difference from text on a screen to his voice.

[keep_it_real]

162. Where are you reading this?

[thewiseguy]

152. This just in: McCain raises the white flag of surrender!

[Kajsa]

154. PEOPLE! He is Ready to Kick Republican Butt!

Holy smokes! :wow:


GOBAMA!!!!

The gloves are OFF!

:woohoo:

[AldebTX]

158. When Was the Last Time

When was the last time you saw a crowd stand spontaneously like that.....because they are overwhelmed with the speech not because they were cue-ed

[billyoc]

159. I'm seeing a lot of "scheduling conflicts" in McCain's future...

:rofl:

[ellisonz]

160. Ladies and Gentlemen, the next President of the United States of America!

[mythyc]

"What you won't see from this campaign or party...." he's declaring himself leader of the Democrats

that's right!

[spanone]

161. it will be so nice to have a president with the gift of speech

[Kutjara]

170. He's an OK orator, but he's no...

...George W. Bush. El Pretzeldente has set a bar for public speaking that won't be equalled for a generation or more, or at least until Porky Pig decides to run for President.

[Ichingcarpenter]

163. Only 9 Votes?......... come on 9 votes for this thread?

Great speech Obama.... and great thread

[thewiseguy]

164. Obama you are killing me here....

[Tatiana]

165. New thread here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6258216

[Doctor_J]

166. No teleprompter?

Remember when Stupid couldn't remember what country Panama City was in?

[newmajority]

190. Well, at least McLoon will get that one right.

But only because he was born there.

[Nite Owl]

168. OMG

he's hitting all the buttons.
Did the GOP call to cancel that convention yet? Maybe we need to scrape them off the floor first. :)

[WritingIsMyReligion]

169. I can't handle this. It's someone who KNOWS THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

Someone who knows how to speak.

:cry::cry:

:)

[uponit7771]

174. AND inspire while doing it

[crickets]

184. I know! It's fantastic -nt

[Yukari Yakumo]

171. Obama pulled an anti-9/11, unlike HRC. NICE. {nt}

uguu

[keep_it_real]

172. Is he speaking without notes?

[panAmerican]

173. he should have mentioned his grandfather's military service

[Nite Owl]

175. I can't see how he could possibly

choose Hillary for vp. This speech is so not her.

[Kajsa]

176. Thread #2

Here.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6258216

[keep_it_real]

177. Obama is the Greatest! Go! Bama! GOD protect him, Amen.

[aquamarina]

179. AWESOME!

[crickets]

180. That was AMAZING

That was excellent - he hit every note with ease. That's how it's done.

[AldebTX]

181. That was AWESOME

THAT'S how you give a speech.

[TTUBatfan2008]

182. Anyone who questions Obama's patriotism...

needs to wake the fuck up. His voice was cracking while he said "this country that we LOVE." He was wearing his heart on his sleeve when he said that line. He truly meant it, and it's one of the few times I've actually believed a politician when "love of country" is invoked.

[OneAmerica]

183. Obama is the most charismatic man alive.

Yes We Can!

[psychopomp]

185. This is the moment!

This is the time!

Can't help but get misty-eyed. I'll bet a lot of other Americans are getting misty-eyed right now.

Yes we can!

[Willo]

186. That was one hell of a speech!!!

Wow! I mean really!

[Fabio]

188. *Yawn*

Typical amazing speech by Senator Obama. So? :-)

[EFerrari]

189. Looks like he has a double security detail tonight. Thank God. n/t

[myrna minx]

191. Amazing moment in time. n/t

[Stinky The Clown]

194. edit

Edited cuz this is Sparkly and H2S switched to his name on my computer...