– United the hardcore base and disillusioned moderates and centrists.
– Invalidated the “rock star celebrity” argument against Obama because the Repubs now have their own certified rock star celebrity.
– Invalidated the “no experience” argument against Obama because the Repubs now have their own candidate with no experience.
– Invalidated the “just an empty suit who can give a speech” argument against Obama because the Repubs now have their own empty suit who can give a speech.
– Invalidated the “Dem’s can’t attack her because she’s a woman” argument because all she did last night is attack, attack, attack.
After all of that, what do they have left? What can they offer as far as the issues that really matter? The economy, healthcare, education, the war(s), the environment, and alternative energy. Lets see if McCain can deliver tonight.