4 Sep 2008 1928CDT a Recommendation (ahead of time) to Sen John McCain:
Do not try to outshine Gov. Palin - you may not be able to; if you don't it will be turned into a negative.
Instead, focus on your key speaking strengths: You are a humble and engaging man. Focus on that - be yourself - humble and engaging - and if you do, your speech will be both memorable and successful. Walk around, hold the mic - engage the audience - focus on reaching beyond the base, but don't compromise your principles.
Disclosure: I did not want to vote for you, but I am inspired by Gov Palin and I want you to win this election. Best of Luck!
Stew
Update: 6 Sep 2008
I enjoyed your speech. I know you didn't read it here first, but I think you focused on your strengths and succeeded in reaching beyond the base.
Bill Whittle's article from National Review Online captures my feelings exactly.
For those who missed it, here is John McCain's acceptance speech as recorded by CSPAN.
Sen. John McCain's full speech to the RNC.
See for yourself.
Do not try to outshine Gov. Palin - you may not be able to; if you don't it will be turned into a negative.
Instead, focus on your key speaking strengths: You are a humble and engaging man. Focus on that - be yourself - humble and engaging - and if you do, your speech will be both memorable and successful. Walk around, hold the mic - engage the audience - focus on reaching beyond the base, but don't compromise your principles.
Disclosure: I did not want to vote for you, but I am inspired by Gov Palin and I want you to win this election. Best of Luck!
Stew
Update: 6 Sep 2008
I enjoyed your speech. I know you didn't read it here first, but I think you focused on your strengths and succeeded in reaching beyond the base.
Bill Whittle's article from National Review Online captures my feelings exactly.
For those who missed it, here is John McCain's acceptance speech as recorded by CSPAN.
Sen. John McCain's full speech to the RNC.
See for yourself.
