11/14 - The Presidency

 

The Presidency

 

“What I'd like to do is talk about the vision the Democratic Party has for this country. You know, I think that there's enormous strength in the country, enormous resilience in the country, but people are struggling, and as I've been traveling throughout Illinois over the last 18 months, what I've been seeing are people who are concerned about their economic security, concerned about their ability to pay for their health care, their kids, sending them to college, and if we can project an optimistic vision that says we can be stronger at home, more respected abroad, and that John Kerry has the message and the strength to lead us in that fashion, then I think we'll be successful.”

Obama starts his speech by talking about his background. By doing so, he allows the audience to get to know him better. In order for people to like you, they must know you first. After talking about his background, Obama shares his concerns with the audience about the everyday Americans.  Obama talks about what he observed traveling around America. When Obama talks about people experiences, he talks about different people from all aspects of life. By doing so, he is able to relate to every American in his speech and also unite them all by showing the audience that they all have a common denominator.  After sharing with the audience the problem he sees in America he shares with them his hopes and ideas for a better America.  Through Obama’s speech, we come across his values and history in a flattering way that makes him very electable.

I chose Obama speech because I like him as a president and because I think he is a great speaker. Obama uses simple words and a first- person plural to get us all part of his vision. He’s usage of  the word WE is a great example of that-  “We have more work to do . . .”; “We can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life . . .” Obama’s vision is that we see ourselves as one Country, as one America without the division of Race, religion or political views.  Obama vision America as one united community where one person struggle affects us all even if we are not directly involved.