“one of the most extraordinary moments we have ever seen in American politics”
I don’t think I’d go that far. But maybe because I wasn’t expecting much, it turned out much better than I expected.
A CNN poll found 78% of respondents viewed Trump’s speech favorably.
Political pundits from across the spectrum are weighing in and reactions didn’t fall cleanly down the party line, either.
Here’s a breakdown:
Take Van Jones for example:
Jones called Trump’s tribute to a fallen Navy SEAL “one of the most extraordinary moments we have ever seen in American politics — period.”
Chris Wallace:
Wallace likened Trump’s speech to Reagan calling it, “one of the best speeches in that Senate I’ve ever heard any president give.”
Rachel Maddow:
No big surprise here. Maddow suggested Trump was disconnected from his own policies.
James Joyner:
Sen. Bernie Sanders:
Sen. Sanders decided the best way to rebut Trump’s speech was to focus on what he didn’t say.
Via LI