Aug 26
Crossing Over
Topic: Politics|
Perhaps lost in the vast number of speakers Monday night at the Democratic National Convention was the performance of Republican Jim Leach. Being from the opposing party his speech was in sharp contrast to the speech given by Democrat Zell Miller at the Republican Convention four years ago. With the calmness and delivery of a professor, Leach explained why he was supporting Barack Obama. Leach was the only Republican congressman who wisely voted against the Iraq War. Though not delivered with the same emotion as either Ted Kennedy or Michelle Obama, Leach’s speech contained the most pragmatism. In case you missed it here is the video:
