2008 Presidential Election Blog: The concession and victory speeches: Edwards

1/3/08

The concession and victory speeches: Edwards

Edwards went first. His speech was combative, challenging "corporate greed." Similar to his stump speech. He started sounding like Dean with his "tidal wave of change..." but stopped before he screamed. He was shouting in the end. Matthews pointed out that he didn't concede, didn't acknowledge that he lost, and didn't congratulate the winner. The contrast with Obama will be sharp.

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