Last night in Tampa Bay, the attendees of the GOP Convention heard from Ann Romney and Chris Christie. The theme of Ann Romney′s speech as love and Governor Chris Christie talked about respect. While those inside the convention hall were elated, the question is how did their speeches play outside to the nation as a whole?
Ann Romney focused her speech on her marriage with candidate Mitt Romney and geared her content for the women of America. Sometimes a bit too bubbly and sugary, she made the case that the mothers of America are the ones who hold their families together. She tried to dispel the notion that life with Mitt has been one never-ending ride of a warm, fuzzy, pink cloud. That their personal story is much like that of any couple who struggled in their early days. Who faced hardships throughout their marriage. Ann Romney raised the issue that Mitt, like any loving husband, stood by her when she suffered from MS and breast cancer. She even tossed in how raising five boys was a bit of a chore at times.
Chris Christie began and spent much of his speech talking about himself and his own journey through life. The struggle of his parents to provide a home. The values he learned from them, especially his mother. As some pundits will point out, Christie did not even mention Mitt Romney until about 16 minutes into his 22 minute speech. His main theme was that now is the time for politicians to seek respect and stand up for their convictions. To tackle the tough problems, to take on the hardest foes. Perhaps his best single line was when Christie addressed Barack Obama directly and challenged him to not be led by the polls but to lead and change the polls.
Frankly, neither speech was all that awe inspiring. Some pundits are saying that Ann Romney should have given us an antidote or two. Maybe about how Mitt Romney helped somebody. Will her speech help close the gender gap that Mitt has with women? Probably to some degree. If Chris Christie was trying to set the stage for his own presidential run in the future, then he fell flat. I doubt if it will even help bring Romney one extra vote in November. If you want to see two really good speeches, watch Mayor Mia Love and Governor Scott Walker. Both video clips are below for your viewing.
August 29th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Since the nominee is already decided by convention time it is really nothing but an infomercial.
In short, they need another director for their ad campaign.
As I watched it, there is simply something missing. Is it that no one in the party was that excited by Romney in the first place?
I don’t know if the post-convention bump is going to emerge.
There is simply no “buzz” to this convention.
The Democrats may be able to capitalize on this.
Also, despite the love the Tea Party has for Gov. Walker, his lack of likability or even a shred of humanity should have relegated him to a smaller role.
An election, at this point, is more style than substance (sorry, but its true) and that is missing.
What are people going to remember from this convention?
Go ahead, focus on the “tough” decisions and hard choices, the Democrats will bring out a few movie stars and a rock band and win the election.
Just another John F. Kennedy vs. Nixon lesson.
August 29th, 2012 at 10:58 am
Buzz, the convention just started. Reflect again on Friday morning after the “mystery speaker” and Mitt wows you.
But yes, alas, presidential elections are mostly about form over substance. That’s exactly how Obama won despite being unqualified for the position. I blame it all on television. We’d be better off if the Senate appointed a president and the silly, fickle people weren’t allowed to vote.
August 29th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Well, if you can effectively keep creating barriers to voting it will just be a select few that “choose” the “right” people.
Yup, voter fraud. Stop a crime that doesn’t exist. Because we all know what criminals think when they wake up. I have to figure out a way to cast my vote, no matter what.
August 29th, 2012 at 11:07 am
Am I the only one who thought Christie sounded more like he was launching his own campaign for 2016 than promoting Romney’s for 2012?
August 29th, 2012 at 11:10 am
For some reason, Christie reminds me of Jackie Gleason and Obama reminds me of Norton. Anyone watch The Honeymooners? (in reruns of course)
August 29th, 2012 at 11:52 am
“The Democrats may be able to capitalize on this.
Right.
With the present line up constructed of nothing but speakers tossingvile sub stylistic attacks attacks by speakers who will have littlr choice butb too lie and hand out rose colored glasses (3-D for Mitchs ass) that.
SPEAKERS:
“Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin”
They lost, plain n simle. her babbling will be criticism based on evil rightwing obstructionists.
“Newark Mayor Cory Booker”
Who ? Is that “The rent is too damn high guy “?
“Former President Jimmy Carter (via video)”
I’ll bet he wont mention all the illegal corn subsidies, corporate welfare, Reagan had to move thru congress to eliminate and dissolve on day one (CATO Institute)
Or that retarded scare tactic claiming that the worlds fossil reserves would be gone in 15 years only to promote his crsappy ‘gasohol’ as it was known then .
Corn mash was instrumental in the building of this country. But was a horric spirit and a much too fast burning fuel per gallon
“San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, who will be the first Latino keynote speaker at a Democratic National Convention”
Mayor Julian Himmler aint got sht on Christie.
“Former President Bill Clinton”
One the few gnomes that Omama has totally ignored, but not since the name hes backing fckp one his greatest accomplishments by removing welfare reforms that him and Newt agreed on only after a p!ssing contest that balanced our budget.
( On the backs of our defense budget )
“Former Republican Governor of Florida Charlie Crist”
Hes a political whore who’ll fck ‘manyone’ in search of self worth,
“Former Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tammy Duckworth”
A great veteran who injuries are blamed on Bush
“Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel”
You mean the guy who dumped shthead and resigned for a more sane atmosphere in Chicago ?
I hear hes got a freezer full of fish next to his desk, free range Sturgeon of course.
“Georgetown Law School Graduate Sandra Fluke”
Maybe she should pay for my suppositories and cod piece.
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx
Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
Montana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau
Former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine
Lieutenant General Claudia Kennedy (ret.)”
Name dropping helps. But this group including Caroline is anything but close the JFK.
Tat foundation was based on “what you could do for your country”
Todays siblings have totally pi$$ed on Jacks legacy.
“Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California”
Who ?
“CarMax co-founder and former CEO Austin Ligon”
Contributing factor to failed cash for clunkers
“President of NARAL Pro-Choice America Nancy Keenan”
Yeah, we know what her choices are
“Caroline Kennedy”
Nothing like Daddy
‘Women’s rights activist Lilly Ledbetter”
Excellent hero. That gets left alone
“Obama Campaign Co-Chair Eva Longoria”
Clueless Latino puppet to create abmience and fight with MILFS
“U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts”
Is he bringing his boat and wife whos been relish om hi..oops, her weenies ?
I cant go on, I crapped myself twice already laughing so hard.
One thing that is not surprising.
Joe wont be allowed near a microphone, or anyone for that matter.
Hes chained to a ball somewhere in in a 7-11
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
“U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, together with the women of the U.S. Senate”
Dresses or pant suits ?
“Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley”
He’ll no doubt pack the green room
“Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick”
Nyah
“President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Cecile Richards”
Makes suits out of baby skin.
Los Angeles Mayor, Democratic Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa ‘
Shining example of economic wizardry
August 30th, 2012 at 4:15 am
The rumor is that Tim Tebow is the “mystery speaker” tonight.
August 30th, 2012 at 4:20 am
@ TA
Yeah, I guess the NY Post article about Christie passing on the Veep job b/c he thinks Mitt will lose might be true.
@ Buzz
Depending on how tonight goes when Mitt speaks, the ticket will get a good boost in the polls. The Romney campaign is hoping for an 11-point gain from the point when Ryan was named VP through the convention. So far it seems to be working as one new poll this week shows people trust Romney more than Obama now on saving Medicare.
August 30th, 2012 at 6:47 am
” Because we all know what criminals think when they wake up. I have to figure out a way to cast my vote, no matter what.”
Dont ACORNS all sleep in the same tree ?
There are criminals who have/will shtcan thousands of votes at a time.
And stand in front of polling sites as militias holding batons.
So please, stop with the bullsht dishonest arguments. I’ve had enough respect for you in the past to defend you when treated unfairly.
You’re loosing it dude