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As I read Quin’s praise of Artur Davis’ scathing criticism of President Obama at NRO, I had this thought. Why doesn’t the GOP invite Davis to speak at their convention?
Well, lo and behold, Davis will be going to Tampa Bay to speak at the Republican Convention.
Excellent!!!
When you consider the concerted effort the Obama Administration and its supporters have made to accuse their opponents of being motivated by racial hatred, this invitation gives Republicans an opportunity to offer a stinging rebuke to such demagoguery.
Davis’ presence at the podium sends the message that one doesn’t have to support President Obama merely because of his skin color. It also sends the message that it is not only acceptable to criticize President Obama but that it is our patriotic duty to do so.
Four years ago, Davis seconded Barack Obama’s nomination. That Davis is now due to speak at the GOP Convention will demonstrate both the folly of Obama’s policies and the extent to which his performance has alienated even people who once strongly supported him.
Artur Davis could be to the 2012 GOP Convention in Tampa what the late Jeanne Kirkpatrick was to the 1984 GOP Convention in San Francisco and what Zell Miller was to the 2004 GOP Convention in New York.
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Mike G| 8.16.12 @ 2:10PM
Mr. Davis should be given the dais during prime time, and his speech should contrast his earlier support of Obama with his opposition now.
Trinacria| 8.16.12 @ 3:32PM
Aaron,
What's the over/under on the number of nano-seconds it will take liberals to characterize Mr. Davis as a bitter Uncle Tom?
RJ| 8.16.12 @ 3:37PM
I understand the major networks will have a one hour condensed coverage for each evening during the convention, so the question is whether they will include Arthur Davis' speech, either at all or heavily edited. Since Arthur Davis was one of the Democrats who nominated Obama, I think his presence is much more significant than either Kirkpatrick, who was then serving in the Reagan administration, or Zell Miller, who was an established conservative and serving out his last few months in office. Mr. Davis' change of heart is truly significant and he is uniquely qualified to appeal to Obama's disillusioned supporters.
Trinacria| 8.16.12 @ 5:12PM
This just in...Brian Ross of ABC reports a Mr. Author Davis of Fairfax, VA is listed as a member of the extreme right wing TEA Party on it's website (he's also citing unconfirmed reports that Mr. Davis was seen entering a Chik-fil-A).
RJ| 8.16.12 @ 6:30PM
More and more, the antics of American liberals remind me of George Orwell's Animal Farm and 1984.
darcy| 8.16.12 @ 6:57PM
I'm putting a plug in for Jan Brewer, Arizona's governor. What's the matter with the Republican Party that they IGNORE the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act that is DESTROYING our country?
Romney? Ryan? Anyone, anyone -- going to oppose this OUTRAGE?????
This Single Act Places The Boots On The Ground -- Boots From Third-World Countries Around The Globe -- To Permanently UNDERMINE America's Founding in Western Civilization.
BREWER: YOU are my HEROINE.
Occam's Tool| 8.17.12 @ 11:26AM
Mr. Davis should be applauded for his towering example of courage.