Here's Mark Warner.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

I hope he doesn't go all DLC on us.

[Heather MC]

1. Come on Bring it Warner you better Represent my Home state

I know you want my vote!

[democrattotheend]

4. Hi fellow Arlingtonian!

Are you going to any of the Obama speech parties in Arlington on Thursday night?

[Heather MC]

16. I like going to busboys and poets in Shirlington

Food LIQUOR and a big screen TV!
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

[democrattotheend]

32. Either Bailey's in Ballston, the Irish pub in Courthouse, or a Generation Obama party in DC

Still figuring out which one.

[blitzen]

2. Starting off good! Calling McCain a relic of the past

[TheDonkey]

3. It's very hard to follow up Obama 2004......

[democrattotheend]

5. I was thinking about that earlier

Warner sure has a tough act to follow.

[TTUBatfan2008]

7. Unless you're Obama, yes it is tough...

I think Obama's 2008 speech will be even better...or at least I'm hoping.

[dailykoff]

6. Talking up his cell phone bizness.

gag

[spinbaby]

10. Nothing like patting yourself on the back

So far, he's pretty disappointing.

[dailykoff]

13. and of course AT&T is a major sponsor..

just a coincidence I'm sure.

[Heather MC]

20. Man Can someone water these people before they hit the stage?

dry dry dry

but I am hanging in
Maybe they are sucking on perpose so Hillary will look Great no matter what she says

[dailykoff]

24. he sounds like the motley fool guy

financial news you can safely ignore.

[Heather MC]

30. It's Horrible it so easy shout loudly

bash McPOW talk about 7 houses verses not being able to keep your one
Keating 5
I am beginning to see why dems keep losed they don't know how to get pissed and inspire
it's Ok I am 100% Obama/Biden
but this convention should be focusing on the people who haven't made up their minds yet
the dumb voters who don't like a lot of info
just shout and get them excited
try to get the people at home up all there couches

Hell he hasn't inspired me to get up, and go Pee and i have to goo

[BklynChick]

8. he is really underwhelming me

[Doremus]

9. Why is he taking so much time to talk about himself?

Somebody better start talking about McPain!

Let's go, on with it!

[Alexander]

15. Because he came from nothing and earned everything he has.

A compelling story that we Democrats should love.

[AlCzervik]

17. he's also running for senate.

[Doremus]

33. Okay, that makes sense then. It just didn't resonate with me

Maybe I'm spoiled with the formidable oratory talents of Obama and Biden, but nobody tonight has hit a homerun so far.

Plus I'm concerned we're not hard-hitting enough. The amount of time we have to reach viewers is so short that we need to use each minute to its fullest advantage. We need to hammer McLame and not let up!

Overall I'm disappointed with the caliber of the speakers and the content of their remarks. Next week we're going to WISH we had hit harder when it was our turn but it'll be too late. :(

[PM7nj]

22. Umm... do you remember Obama's 2004 speech?

The first half of that was about himself. Warner had like five sentences.

[Alexander]

11. Talking up student loan programs. Go Mark!!!

:bounce:

[Phoonzang]

12. *snore*

We're so going to lose. Only Schweitzer can save us now. :)

[AlCzervik]

14. he's talking about Bush so that's a good thing.

[Awsi Dooger]

18. Great line about Bush not tapping into the resource of the American people

A more charismatic speaker really could have made that thunder.

I like Warner a ton but no one will ever confuse him for Mr. Excitement.

[PM7nj]

19. He's doing good so far...

...of course it is not as good as Obama's 4 years ago, but how could it be?

[Renew Deal]

21. Warner is a good public servant.

He might not be a fire and brimstone speaker, but he's great at leading people.

[Phoonzang]

23. Who the fuck is shaking a fucking tamborine during the applause lines? n/t

[goodgd_yall]

34. Or is it those notorious "KEYS"?

[jenmito]

25. Boring. He's no rising star like Obama was! I can't imagine anyone shedding tears by the end of

this.

[Basement Beat]

26. Hmmm...guess i'm alone on this...

But I think he's very inspiring so far.

[Mortos]

28. I think he is doing well

He is balancing bashing the right wing losers who have messed up the country and optimism for what Democrats can do.

[spinbaby]

29. He's definitely improving as he goes along

Now let's see if he knows when to quit.

[Joe the Revelator]

27. I love this man.

I really do.

[wileedog]

31. His delivery is eh, but his content is awesome n/t

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

35. He did pretty good, better then I thought he would.

[Awsi Dooger]

36. Agreed

I supported Warner for president before he decided not to run. This is one of the best speeches I've seen him deliver, much better than I expected. He got better as it went along.

Too bad he didn't save that "best resource" line until later in the speech when he had hit a stride.

[MiniMe]

37. He did what he said he would do, and did it very well

He said he was not going to slam McCain, but he would point out the differences. He did it well, and delivered some subtle slams in there as well.

[FVZA_Colonel]

38. It was solid and good.

In my opinion, not as good as Schweitzer's, but it really was a good speech. Much better then what I was expecting (more pointed, in that regard.)