A Speech That Succeeded

Convention

Published Aug. 31 2012 7:14AM EDT

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.

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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

A Speech That Succeeded

Justin Green