Unity: Not Just a Town in New Hampshire
27 June 2008 6:37 pm by Scott Hopkins
Guest post by Scan
It's the story of the week. If you haven't watched it, here's your chance.
In her speech, Hillary's commitment to the country she loves was obvious. It was the reason she was on that stage and the reason she has held nothing back in endorsing her former opponent. She knows full well what's at stake, and the continued havoc that would occur if another Republican managed to find his way into the Oval Office. It's not about her, its about the cause.
I was struck by Obama's facial expressions and body language while he was watching her speak. It sure looked to me like he was humbled and moved that such an incredible candidate was backing him so completely after a rough, prolonged primary battle and narrow defeat. His admiration and respect for her was obvious in his speech as well. At one point, inspired by an enthusiastic Hillary supporter in the crowd, he went off-script to say simply that “she rocks”.
Indeed she does.
My favorite part of the event, which summed things up as perfectly as you could want: Spontaneous chants of “Obama! Obama! Obama!” during her speech, followed immediately by spontaneous chants of “Hillary! Hillary! Hillary!” by the same crowd. And there was Barack sitting behind her, gesturing with an imaginary “Hillary” sign…joining right in.
Beautiful.
