Mark Halperin Grades the First Night's Speeches
Caroline Kennedy: A (“She spoke with clarity and warmth about both Obama and her uncle Ted Kennedy.")
Ted Kennedy: A+ (“The ailing political lion electrified the hall.")
Craig Robinson: B+ (“On message from beginning to end, if a little rough.")
Claire McCaskill: B- ([It] "wasn't as focused an attack as will likely be required.")
Jim Leach: C- (“Leach didn't help his cause by being wonky and ponderous, with numerous historical references.")
