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How to win the United States Presidential Election using the eloquence of President Barack Obama

The winner of the election will demonstrate a better oratory ability than the loser. (Mutanabbi Ben-Yehuda)
The winner of the election will demonstrate a better oratory ability than the loser. (Mutanabbi Ben-Yehuda)
Every body knows that Barack Obama’s eloquence was the main factor for which he won the election for the presidency of the United States of America in 2008.
A population with more than 300 millions, 72 percent white and 13 percent black people with hard memories of slavery and colored discrimination for this minority.
It was unthinkable that an African descendant could reach to the highest stage of this nation in such short period of time.

They way he speaks to his audience, the words he uses, the combination of nouns and adjectives at the proper time are the main characteristics that converted him in president.
Suitable words that vibrate the heart of the people.
In this page will try to show some singularities about his style that will help you understand his victory.
Another characteristic is the the addition of poetic rhythms that deliver excitement to audiences thirsty of emotions.
“…endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.”

“wrong side of history” Obama likes to use this expression very often. See  https://search.whitehouse.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=wh&query=wrong+side+of+history&commit=Search

 

“But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions…” This another expression commonly used by Obama. See it at https://search.whitehouse.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=wh&query=standing+pat&commit=Search

“…timeless words..” This figure is better assimilated than a plain use of  one of them. See other uses at https://search.whitehouse.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=wh&query=TIMELESS+WORDS

“…era of responsibility…” We suppose that the use of “era” is superfluous. Has there ever been an era of “irresponsibility” in the history of USA? The combination impact the effect of a sole word.  Other link at https://search.whitehouse.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=wh&query=obama+era+of+responsibility

“great gift….” gift accompanied with “great” is also used very often to give deepness to his words.
See this link “https://search.whitehouse.gov/search?affiliate=wh&commit=Search&page=1&query=great+gift+of+freedom&utf8=%E2%9C%93

Abraham Lincoln’s farewell address February 11, 1861 in Springfield, Illinois before departing to Washington

Abraham Lincoln (From Alexander Gardner – http://www.britannica.com/bps/media-view/112498/1/0/0)

My friends, no one, not in my situation, can appreciate my feeling of sadness at this parting. To this place and the kindness of these people, I owe everything. Here I have lived a quarter of a century, and have passed from a young to an old man. Here my children have been born, and one is buried. I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return, with a task before me greater than that which rested upon Washington. Without the assistance of that Divine Being who ever attended him, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will yet be well. To His care commending you, as I hope in your prayers you will commend me, I bid you an affectionate farewell.