Obama Speech Philadelphia

It was a monumental moment in modern American politics. Obama didn't distract, deflect, or attempt to frighten. He didn't accuse, declare war, or get angry. He didn't game play, scapegoat, or blame. Can you imagine?

In 37 minutes, without the usual campaign artifice or spin and with surprisingly little superstar wattage or lofty rhetoric, Barack Obama said what had to be said.

In a political scene dominated by familiar family names such as Bush, Clinton and McCain, it is the kid with the funny name that seems to be doing the most to make his family proud.

We have had transformational leaders in our history, leaders who have reshaped and refocused what the American Dream means and revived our commitment to it. Barack Obama showed again today that he is that kind of leader.

If the Clintons were authentic progressives or even ordinary decent Americans, they would have led a furious defense of Obama and his pastor by putting things in perspective.

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama "A More Perfect Union" Constitution Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Watch the entire speech and read the text belo...