Big John Speaks

Good: Springsteen's No Surrender...Abe Lincoln quote...short sentences...contrast to Edwards speech in assailing administration...praise for a wife who is "nurturing, courageous, wise and smart"...embracing complexity...investment in alternative fuel technologies...willingness to play -- and win -- the "Capture the Flag" game...appropriating Cheney's "help is on the way" line...invocation of faith...focus on national security

Bad: Harlem hair pollution...US special forces engaging in terrorist activities...perspiration...West Wing maternity ward (heard the line at the Denver rally)...litany of names from people in swing states