Former President Obama draws from John Kerry’s past experiences and beliefs to prove why he is qualified for the position of president. Barack Obama gives examples such as “his heroic service in Vietnam,” “his years as prosecutor and lieutenant governor,” and his service of “two decades in the United States Senate” to provide the audience with hard facts concerning Kerry’s loyalty to the country (Obama). This appeals to the people’s logical reasoning in choosing Kerry over his opponent Bush. Obama tells the crowd that “John Kerry believes in the constitutional freedoms that have made our country the envy of the world, and he will never sacrifice our basic liberties nor use faith as a wedge to divide us,” so that they are clear on his beliefs and may support him as president (Obama). Obama uses rhetorical appeals in his speech to establish …show more content…
Obama credits America’s prosperity to the “faith in the simple dreams of its people, the insistence of small miracles” (Obama). Again, he draws out the widely-known qualities that define America in order to pull on the emotions of the audience, making them hyper-aware of all of the nation’s values that need to be protected. While still engaging sentiment, Barack Obama moves to addressing the younger population, explaining how “we can tuck in our children at night and know they are fed and clothed and safe from harm,” and that “with just a change in priorities, we can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life, and that the doors of opportunity remain open to all” (Obama). The change in priorities is having John Kerry in office, and by bringing children into the conversation, Obama has appealed to the emotional necessity for parents to provide the safest, most opportune future for their