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Grading the First Night Speeches
time.com - 8/26/2008
Grading the First Night Speeches
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Mark Halperin reviews the Democratic convention speakers - with high marks for Ted Kennedy and Michelle Obama

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Opening Night Speech Report Cards
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... Halperin gives Michelle Obama an A: “In her one big chance to convince the country she is ready to be first lady, Michelle Obama checked the box in a major way.” Read what he has to say about Ted Kennedy and the night’s other speakers here. ...

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