The LuLac Edition #551, August 27th, 2008

UPDATED 825PM

PHOTO INDEX: SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON AND TV TALK SHOW HOST JOE PYNE.

CONVENTION CONFIDENTIAL

CLINTON SCORES

In case you didn't see it, Hillary Clinton's speech last night was a thing of beauty in terms of logic, oratory and flawless execution. Clinton hit all the points she had to, praised Senator Obama, his wife and their efforts. Nancy Kman from WILK Radio said it best today when she said anyone who didn't think it was a unifying speech wasn't understanding that concept. One caller said that Hillary didn't mention her husband. Again, beans in the ears. During her discourse, she acknowledged the Clinton Presidency exclusively and did not go through the list of JFK, FDR or Truman. This speech takes her out of the realm of mere candidate and office seeker to "stateswoman". Jim Gibson, Kingston native said that "Senator Clinton did a very good job in articulating the mission of the party. It will be interesting to see how President Clinton does with his speech. He was obviously very proud of her and was even tearing up a bit".

SHORT SHOTS

Clinton delegate Evie Refalko McNulty and Luzerne County Chair Mark Bufalino were interviewed on ABC's World News Tonight....

Scranton politico and former Mayor Jim McNulty is gathering interviews at the convention in Denver to be aired on Fox TV's WOLF's "Law and You" program on Sunday morning.....McNulty said the Hillary speech was a high point of the convention. "She hit it out of the park" he said" "and vindicated why we all supported and voted for her in the primaries"......Tonight Senator Clinton motioned to cut the roll call short saying, "With eyes firmly fixed on the future, and in the spirit of unity with the goal of victory, with faith in our party and our country, let's declare together with one voice right here, right now that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president." "Is there a second?" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California asked the crowd of more than 4,400 delegates. McNulty said that every 10th and 11th District delegate except Rita Boyle was going to vote for Senator Clinton in the roll call vote.

KING'S GRAD ON DECK

United States Congressman Patrick Murphy, a 1996 graduate of King's College, is scheduled to address the Democratic National Convention this evening (Wednesday) at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Congressman Murphy has represented Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District since 2006, and is the only Iraq War veteran in Congress. Murphy and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth will lead a tribute honoring veterans, active duty military, and their families.
While at King's College, Congressman Murphy was an active participant in the College community and member of the King's ROTC unit.

MSN BORE C

When Tim Russert died, I knew it would have a profound effect on the news division of NBC. But I didn't realize how huge that impact would be until I heard the commentary of Olbermann and Matthews. It seems like MSNBC's coverage has gone from left leaning to outright propoganda for the Obama effort. The shrillness of the commentary, the inaccuracy and complete fawning of anything Barack has tuned me out. Gone are the traditions of Brinkley and Brokaw, the inmates have taken over the jail. Chris Matthews was fond of saying "Eddie Rendell is my favorite Democrat". I wonder how he feels after Rendell called the network on its coverage of the primaries. MSNBC has gone from an entertaining source of news to a parody of itself. I find myself comparing it to the Joe Pyne Show of the 1960s. Joe Pyne was an American radio and television talk show host, who pioneered the confrontational style of hosting in which the host advocates a viewpoint and argues with guests and audience members. His style was a major influence on other confrontational talk show hosts such as Wally George and Morton Downey, Jr. And obviously some of the producers at MSNBC. Joe Pyne was fun and must see TV for a while. Then he got boring because it was the same old stuff day after day. A lot like MSNBC these days. Boring.

DEM VIDEO VIGNETTE

U.S. Senator Bob Casey gave a prime time speech last night at the convention. It's amazing on your perspective, Kevin and Nancy of WILK thought he did a good job, Sue Henry not so much. I thought Mr. Casey outlined the case for the Democrats, addressed his disagreement with Senator Obama about abortion and hit a home run. He enhanced his already considerable national profile. Here's a snippet of Casey's speech: