David Gergen actually said...

"It was the best speech of this campaign by anybody, eloquently and thoughtfully addressing the issue of race, and also showing us a great deal about Barack Obama as a leader."

"As -- again, I think white suburban voters are going to find the speech enormously appealing. And they will have a -- we have seen these fiery speeches -- fiery speeches now by the minister. But, when..."

"We have been so accustomed to our political leaders talking to us like children, that to have someone stand up and give a serious talk and face up to the issues that are on everybody's mind -- yes, he..."

"It's going to allow his rivals to feed off a lot of perceptions about what Michelle Obama said about her lack of pride in America until this campaign and other statements."