Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 26, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba C m y k Page a8 d Enver Quick whats Stephane Dionys i fees name what does Laureen harpers voice sound like does anyone Ever recall Aline Chretien making a speech with the possible exception of Margaret Trudeau Canadian political wives Are largely figureheads having next to nothing to do with their husbands political successes or failures. But in the United states potential first ladies Are feverishly scrutinized and often share Centre stage with their husbands on both the Campaign Trail and at political conventions. This weeks democratic National convention in Denver has been no exception. Michelle Obama gave a rousing speech monday As the keynote speaker on the conventions opening night and she cast herself and her husband As people guided by Bedrock american values and a desire to improve the world for their two daughters and All children. want our children and All children in this nation to know that the Only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them a stylish and poised Obama told the convention. Obama said she and her husband were raised with the values shared by Many americans that you work hard for what you want in life that your word is your Bond and you do what you say you re going to do that you treat people with dignity and respect even if you dont know them and even if you dont agree with them. She did not explicitly address race but allaying concerns among White voters was part of the strategy for the first Black nominee of a major party. Barack does not care where you re from or what your background is or what party if any you belong to. Thatus not How he sees the world she said. He knows that thread that connects us our belief in americans Promise our commitment to our childrens future is Strong enough to hold us together As one nation even when we disagree. David Biette director of the Canada Institute at washing tones Woodrow Wilson International Center for scholars says american politics have Long focused More on personalities than policy or party and that explains Why first ladies play such an important role. Martha Washington was a big Deal in her Day Dolly Madison was too populism has been big in american politics from the get go in ways that it never was in Canada in part because of our primary system that focuses on the individual and not the party he said. A Gallup Usa today poll conducted last week in fact suggested More than half of americans Felt a candidates spouse was important in helping them decide How to vote. Politics have a lot More to do with the party affiliation in Canada and with the individual in the United states Biette said. You dont even have the microscopic dissection of Stephen Harper in Canada the Way we do our presidential candidates Here. I suppose if i thought hard i could Tell you where Harper went to University but everyone knows that Obama went to Harvard its been a major part of his Story. The Canadian press a 8 Winnipeg free press tuesday August 26, 2008 democratic convention Winnipeg repress. 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Against the wishes of his wife and his doctors Kennedy made a Surprise last minute trek to Denver to attend the convention in what is sure to be remembered As the most poignant moment of the four Day event. It a snot Clear until the last minute whether he Felt up to speaking but Kennedy was apparently keen to play a part in Healing the rifts Between Obama supporters and the still embittered backers of Hillary Clinton. Indeed Kennedy even vowed to be on the Senate floor come january for of amass inauguration. I have come Here tonight to change America to restore its future to Rise to our Best ideals and to elect Barack Obama president of the United states he said. This november the Torch will be passed again to a new generation of americans. Our country will be committed to his cause. The work begins anew. The Hope rises again. And the dream lives on Kennedy added hardening Back to his Concession speech at the 1980 democratic convention that also left delegates in tears. Ken Nedys epic life has been one of tragedy privilege and Public service often painfully linked. He was 12 when his oldest brother Joe a fighter Pilot died during the second world War. His fathers wealth helped launch John f. Kennedy to the White House in 1960, and Ted the youngest child of the Large Kennedy clan was there to help pick up the pieces for of Kos widow and Young children when Jack was assassinated in Dallas in 1963. Five years later a stricken Kennedy dutifully performed the same service when his last surviving brother Bobby was gunned Down shortly after winning the California primary in los Angeles. Bobby and Teddy were particularly close and the loss devastated Kennedy. Thomas Whalen author of a higher purpose profiles in presidential courage called the iconic Ken Nedys eagerness to attend the convention a selfless attempt to unite the party. I think this is his final Hurrah to the party his final gift to the party Whalen a professor of social studies at Boston University said monday. The associated press Kennedy urges United front by Lee Anne Goodman ailing senator makes emotional appearance at convention Ron Edmonds / the associated press Michelle Obama addresses the crowd at democratic convention monday. Stephan Savoia / the associated press Ted Kennedy gets a kiss from his wife Victoria Reggie at the end of his speech at the democratic convention monday night. Girl Power on Campaign Trail political wives have big role in u. S. By Lee Anne Goodman a _ 08_ aug 26 08. Ind a8 8 / 26/ 08 12 32 44 am ;