A Speech That Succeeded
I've compiled some of David's instant reactions (via Twitter, and in chronological order, from top to bottom) to give context to Romney's half hour address.
Romney's data must say: Americans know nothing about him except his wealth.
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 31, 2012
He's up there, being human.
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 31, 2012
When this is over, I think people will feel they do know Romney. Not a speech to quote; a speech that works.
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 31, 2012
No flinching from either Bain or Mormonism.
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 31, 2012
"I will not raise taxes on the middle class of America." - loophole?
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 31, 2012
People who only read this speech quoted will miss all its working parts
— David Frum (@davidfrum) August 31, 2012
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