I did not watch the funeral so my ability to comment is very limited. I have watched Rev. Sharpton speak before, and, while I get a definite huckster vibe, he certainly has a polished delivery.
What struck me most is that the Vice-President was there. The Vice-President! Talk about an opportunity. An opportunity for her to reflect the feelings of all Americans that Tyre Nichols death seemed a tragic waste of senseless violence, but also an opportunity to unite all Americans with our shared values and purpose, with her own words, in the ways only true leaders can. At a more crass level, it was an opportunity for her to look "presidential". Obama and Clinton (Bill) would have hit this out of the park. Given how little coverage was given her remarks, I am assuming the opportunity for a watershed delivery was not realized. Perhaps she should have consulted with Mr. Sharpton beforehand.
I did not watch the funeral so my ability to comment is very limited. I have watched Rev. Sharpton speak before, and, while I get a definite huckster vibe, he certainly has a polished delivery.
What struck me most is that the Vice-President was there. The Vice-President! Talk about an opportunity. An opportunity for her to reflect the feelings of all Americans that Tyre Nichols death seemed a tragic waste of senseless violence, but also an opportunity to unite all Americans with our shared values and purpose, with her own words, in the ways only true leaders can. At a more crass level, it was an opportunity for her to look "presidential". Obama and Clinton (Bill) would have hit this out of the park. Given how little coverage was given her remarks, I am assuming the opportunity for a watershed delivery was not realized. Perhaps she should have consulted with Mr. Sharpton beforehand.
If Kamala made one of her usual word salads, I'm sure the media will keep it very quiet.