<p>This little 90-second clip on NPR this morning pointed out the class ways in which several candidates conceeded their Senate losses yesterday. My hat is off to those who can be gracious in defeat and highlight what is good and enduring about our democracy. (Note: the Listen link on this page opens a RealAudio file.) </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6454489[/url]”>Concession Speeches Not as Nasty as Campaigns : NPR;
<p>Given the standard Republican race-baiting that resulted in his defeat, I thought Ford’s statement extraordinary (and I don’t even like him.)</p>
<p>I hadn’t heard Ford’s or Lamont’s earlier, and i agree, they are really impressive, especially Fords–who did not deserve the treatment he got this election (I still can’t get over the nastiness of that commercial).</p>
<p>My H and I heard Santorum’s last night. Obviously, we are not supporters of him, but we both remarked on what a classy, gracious speech it was.</p>
<p>Mini,</p>
<p>Agree on Ford’s speech.</p>