The Reviews are coming in: Christie vs Castro Keynote speeches

[WI_DEM]

Christie:

While delegates praised it, criticism came from all corners: the New York Times, Politico , the Washington Post’s media critic and others. The Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan said Christie didn’t move Republicans to march out of the hall “on fire for their side.” New York Magazine’s Frank Rich said Christie mentioned Romney only seven times and wondered if he was delivering “his first stump speech of the 2016 campaign.” Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday called it “off key.”

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/returns_come_back_mixed_on_gov.html




Castro:

Castro didn't screw up. And he delivered some notably good lines. "The American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon," Castro said, "but a relay." It was a powerful, memorable affirmation of American progressivism that cuts across parties and ideologies. Shortly thereafter, he spoke of his own daughter's entry into pre-school and cameras soon focused on the little girl, up in the balcony, adorably swishing her hair back and forth.

http://prospect.org/article/julian-castros-great-expectations

Judging from the reaction of the audience and individual delegates at the Democratic conclave here on Tuesday, San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro’s address rose above the level of Glenn’s and, while probably not reaching that of Obama, marked him as a Democrat to watch for tomorrow.

http://www.humanevents.com/2012/09/04/future-democrat-star-julian-castro-rises-to-the-national-stage/

This week, there was talk was about whether San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro could make the star turn Pres. Barack Obama made at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. The Daily Beast even explored whether Castro could be the first Latino president. Castro's speech certainly helped to fan those flames. The Telegraph (U.K.) made note of his "Texan accent" and "engaging warmth and optimism" as he spoke of the challenges many face in pursuit of the American dream, and how it is often not realized within a generation. Perhaps the most poignant moment of Castro's speech was when he thanked his mother, who "fought hard for civil rights so that instead of a mop, I could hold this microphone."

http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2012/09/five_key_moments_from_tuesday.html

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro’s keynote speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention might not generate the buzz of President Barack Obama’s 2004 keynote, but it still electrified the Charlotte crowd.

Castro, 37, the youngest mayor of the 50 largest cities in the nation, delivered these notable lines:

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0912/80709.html#ixzz25bl80faG

[flamingdem]

1. Castro could be viable but first

the country has to move considerably to the left, imo.

[drm604]

3. How many more young people are going to turn 18 over the next four years?

How many young Latinos?

And there's plenty of time to get all of them registered and make sure they meet the ID requirements.

[flamingdem]

6. Yes, that's very true

The issue you will be hearing about regards his mother's involvement with La Raza Unida. Still, it will be a numbers game in the end.

[cali]

35. I don't think he's viable as a presidential candidate 4 years from

now. He's a mayor. that's just not enough of a springboard.

[frazzled]

16. I don't see why

Castro himself is not all that left.

[progressivebydesign]

25. I don't understand. Why would we need to move further to the left?

He doesn't strike me as anything but a Democrat.

[flamingdem]

32. I just saw discussions among Latinos

last night saying his mom's involvement as a founder of Raza Unida would be a problem.

Seems like Julian is not going to let that stop him, and the group isn't so radical. But
this was said by Latinos who are left leaning so I thought it might matter. It would be
easier for him if the country moves left that's for sure.

[rustydog]

2. Castro was impressive! I thoroughly enjoyed his story, the humanity he possesses

I am so surprised the GOP hasn't started attacking the name "CASTRO" We all know what a CASTRO is capable of....

[drm604]

4. No doubt they will, now that he's come to the attention of the public.

[flamingdem]

8. See my comment above

He will be attacked shortly by the pukes

[GoneOffShore]

5. First Latino President? We can only hope.

There would exploding heads in Freepland.

[caveat_imperator]

24. The rethugs would be claiming he was born in Mexico every day of his administration.

[sweetloukillbot]

30. Just because of the name...

First African American president - Hussein
First Latino President - Castro

[GoneOffShore]

41. That would be, in the words of the ad: PRICELESS!

[hifiguy]

7. Handsome, young dynamic guy with a great speech

and speaking style vs. angry blowhard Fred Flintstone lookalike.

Not much of a contest.

[life long demo]

13. Thanks, couldn't agree more

He exudes hope for the future. That's what it's all about. I didn't know very much about him, but both he and his twin brother are very dynamic guys, their Mother has done a great job.

[freshwest]

20. +1,000

[MADem]

17. What an insult!!!

To poor Fred Flintstone!!!

I'm sure Wilma would take great umbrage!!!

[Harry Monroe]

21. Fred Flintstone?

Christie reminds me of Bobby Bacalla from the Sopranos. It didn't end well for him in Season 6.

[DFW]

47. I thought Christie looked more like Luca Brasi from the GODFATHER n/t

[valerief]

22. Fred Flintstone lookalike! Bwahahahahaha!

[calimary]

48. Complete with his prehistoric views. A TRUE Neanderthal! AND a freakin' CARTOON!

Sums it up pretty damn well. With apologies, of course, to Fred and Wilma and company.

[Scuba]

9. "The American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon," Castro said, "but a relay."

Outstanding analogy, and timely to boot.

[central scrutinizer]

12. "I once ran a relay and was the leadoff runner and then ran the anchor leg, too", Paul Ryan

nm

[Scuba]

18. Paul once got a hole-in-one .... and wrote down "zero".

[Whisp]

45. I liked that too. It was original (I think)

and

did you notice that 'marathon' was mentioned at least twice last night. By Julian and I believe by Michelle as well.


HAHAHAHAH.


I bet that was intentional - to think of Lyin Ryan and his running at the mouth about his marathon times.

[calimary]

49. Yeah, intentional. And subtle, too. Silky subtle. But it was a GREAT way to get another dig in

on Lyin' ryan.

[Odin2005]

10. Julian is fucking awesome!

[Whovian]

11. I kept waiting for him

to float off like a Terry Gilliam redux of 2000's Harkannen in Dune.

[MrScorpio]

36. That pic is from the David Lynch version. nt

[MADem]

14. The American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay-and we don't lie about our time!

Unlike Eddie Munster!!

[Bernardo de La Paz]

31. Excellent Analogy! "The American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay" Meme that!

[Avalux]

15. Castro was impressive; made me proud to live in San Antonio.

He's not only a great speaker, but he's done great things for this city. I expect he will be a future star for Democrats, whatever he decides to do and I'd have no problem supporting him if he decides at some point to run for president.

And don't forget Joaquin - he's equally good! Twin presidency?? ha ha!

[Brother Buzz]

23. My question is which one will become Governor of Texas, and which one wil become Senator from Texas?

Do they flip a coin?

[Avalux]

39. I think Joaquin is on the Senator path,

and Julian is on the Exective Office path (governor first, of course).

[Brother Buzz]

40. Good answer

[morningglory]

27. Joaquin for Veep! Just kidding...nt

[freshwest]

19. He is a great example of the baton being passed on. Like Obama, proof of education over ideology.

[avebury]

26. It was a match up of the Stud (Castro) vs the DUD (Christie).

Mayor Castro was intelligent, articulate, warm and has the ability to reach out to people. Christie is just a school yard bully. Mayor Castro and his brother are both on an upward track now.

[anneboleyn]

37. Or The SPUD (Christie) nothing personal, potato-lovers.

[ceile]

28. Wonderful speech. Knew he'd do well.

But gawd, whatever you do - don't read the comments in the Politico article. Holy crap those people never stop....

[maddiemom]

29. Hadn't realized that Pittsburgh had fallen to #57. Our largest PA city, Philly,

counts all of Philadelphia County as its population. Allegheny county (Pittsburgh) has three times the population of the city of Pittsburgh itself. No quarrel with anyone, but was thinking of Luke Ravenstahl, mayor of Pgh since 26 years old, now about 32. Julian Castro is very impressive, but all of five years older than Ravenstahl.

[maddiemom]

33. Sorry to be coming out of left field, was just surprised that Castro was noted

as the youngest mayor of a "major city," so being a western PA "yincer," had to do some research.

[Jennicut]

34. Christie just screamed and shouted and talked about himself. Castro spoke about a real vision.

His speech on the America dream and what his mother did for him and his brother was amazing. Plus, he effectively talked about government as a help, not a hindrance. And his daughter was totally adorable.

[Warren DeMontague]

38. Yeah, but Christie had that cool thing where he pressed a button and the dancing Twi'Lek fell into

the rancor pit.

[lumberjack_jeff]

42. The speech was in Huttese! That explains why it sounded like gibberish to me.

[Warren DeMontague]

43. You know, you just outed yourself as a nerd.

That's okay, I did too.

[lumberjack_jeff]

44. I'm letting my geek flag fly. n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

46. Nice!

I'm right there on that part of the venn diagram overlapping between hippie and geek, too. All Stewart Brand, JP Barlow & shit.