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John McCain has announced his Veep choice.

Hey. I LOVE Alaska. And I’m sure in the days ahead we’re going to learn about how sharp Sarah Palin would be as Vice President. But for now, it sure looks like McCain just swiftboated himself right back to Phoenix 8 weeks short of the Presidential Election. Seriously. Really. How could this boost his K Street Cred?

The journalists will point out history in the making, and the pundits will analyze the punch count that John McCain has to answer next week in the Twin Cities. But I believe we’ve just seen Barack Obama, give an astounding speech that amounts to be what will be the one of the toughest acts to follow in politics.

Obama at Mile High (courtesy of NewsHour via Flickr.com)

There, on the stage at the 50-yard line of Mile High Stadium, Obama took another pass through his talking points and underscored them with a respectful though indelible challenge to John McCain to get in the ring.

As entertaining as it is to watch the two competing senators duke it out, what’s more important is this chance for the United States to rally behind the leadership of a man bent on doing what’s right for the future of the nation.

Michelle Obama takes the stage.

Last night, I watched Michelle Obama deliver a very down-to-earth speech to kick off the Democratic National Convention in my once and former home of Denver, CO.

What a speech it was. She was poised, polished, confident, and above all else–genuine. The strategy of having her give this introductory speech was brilliant. The Dem’s wrote a great script for Monday night, setting the stage with the Senator Edward Kennedy tribute and appearance, followed by the Obama family hour. Wow. It was nothing short of inspiring.

If you missed it, The New York Times has an excellent feature including the video and a transcript.