Former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were keynote speakers at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Many in the Democratic party absolutely loved their speech, but NBA legend Magic Johnson had a particularly bold statement about the speeches.
Taking to X last night, Johnson declared that the speeches the two gave were “the best political speeches in (the) history of our country.” He praised the Obamas for addressing “working class families, family values, and moving the country forward.”
“Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama gave the best political speeches in history of our country. The powerful couple talked about working class families, family values, and moving the country forward – together. They were powerful, intelligent, compassionate, and sealed with integrity,” Magic wrote.
While Magic and many others were probably delighted by what they heard, that sounds like an excessive amount of hyperbole. The Gettysburg Address, John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address and – obviously – Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have A Dream” speech should probably rank higher.
But Magic is entitled to his opinion and has never been afraid to give an opinion about anything.
Nevertheless, there’s a good chance that the 2024 DNC keynote speeches probably won’t be on any history tests in the near or even distant future.
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