A More Perfect Union - Summary

“ A More Perfect Union” is a speech delivered by the presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008. The speech was a response to the controversial comments about race segregation in America made by his former pastor J. Wright. Obama revealed his personal history as a man of color, living in the United States. He encouraged the nation to end the racial division, to overlook all the issues and unite to form A More Perfect Union . In the middle of the presidential campaign Barack Obama found himself involved in the political controversy. We all remember the provocative preaching of Jeremiah Wright broadcasted on every news channel and You Tube. Wright criticized the American government and accused it in the discrimination against people of color. He also repeatedly exclaimed “God damn America” throughout his speech. ( Jeremiah Wright www.youtube.com). Senator Obama, as a response, delivered a statement "I vehemently disagree and strongly condemn the statements that have been the subject of this controversy. I categorically denounce any statement that disparages our great country or serves to divide us from our allies." He also clarified that Wright "has never been my political advisor; he's been my pastor." The tone of the Senator is serious. The audience is voters. The purpose of this patriotic speech is to comfort the diverse audience. Wright’s remarks could discourage some of Senator’s followers, who might have associated his politics with the pastor’s views of racism. Obama effectively uses universal terms to appeal to them. He says “…we may not have come from the same place, but we all want to move in the same direction.” Senator chose to address his audience with openness and honesty. By