The convention continued of course, into Wednesday.
For Wednesday, Edwards's speech was def. good, though his presentation seemed a bit off of what I've seen him do before. And of course, Sharpton just went wildly off his pre-cleared remarks and went all out. Which, love him or hate him, is always interesting and enjoyable. For extra credit, compare his actual speech with the 'as prepared' remarks on the linked page.
Wednesday:
"In short, a commitment to leadership in education and research underpinned America's rise to greatness over the past 100 years. Our strength was built on sound public schools in every community, strong universities with the best labs, and a commitment to the ever-curious, questing spirit of America that is still unlocking the secrets of the universe through top-flight science. And it will be future education and research -- from earth and from space that will create the new industries and new jobs that increase our standard of living and will determine our leadership position in the world."
"Five years ago, if you asked experts what they thought was the gravest threat to our environment, they'd mention a whole range of issues, from over-population to global warming, to toxins in our food and air. But today, they'll give you just one answer: It's George W. Bush."
"Mr. President, the reason we are fighting so hard, the reason we took Florida so seriously, is our right to vote wasn't gained because of our age. Our vote was soaked in the blood of martyrs, soaked in the blood of Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner, soaked in the blood of four little girls in Birmingham. This vote is sacred to us. This vote can't be bargained away. This vote can't be given away. Mr. President, in all due respect, Mr. President, read my lips: Our vote is not for sale."
"As a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I know that we have to do more to fight terrorism and protect our country. And we can do that. We are approaching the third anniversary of September 11th, and I can tell you that when we're in office, it won't take us three years to get the reforms in our intelligence we need to protect our country. We will do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, to make sure that never happens again, not to our America .... And we will have one clear unmistakable message for al Qaida and the rest of these terrorists. You cannot run. You cannot hide. And we will destroy you."