Obama's Speech on Race

Drudge Report has Obama's speech on race in America, here. It's a politically brave speech and very well-written.

I think it's too late for him, though. I myself still can't get the lewd images of Rev. Wright talking about Bill Clinton "riding [Monica Lewinsky] dirty"--while pantomiming the action--out of my mind. Also, it's difficult to believe that such hate-filled speech was as occasional as Obama says given the reaction of the congregation. You don't see shock on the faces of his hearers but excitement and appreciation. His analogy of a family member you're stuck with, such as his white grandmother, who says stuff that makes you cringe just doesn't work.

It's too bad. A general election contest between Barack Obama and John McCain would more likely have been a contest of ideas than if Hillary Clinton wins.

Update: very interesting reaction and comments on Ann Althouse's page.