Online Public Relations Thoughts

President Obama's speech to the nation last night was a model for speechwriters to study. It was clear, pointed, simple and rebutted its critics. It reset the agenda for the healthcare bill and brushed away rumors, falsehoods and fears. As two commentators said, it was probably the best speech he has given since he became President.

Now the hard part. Did he convince the American public that health care reform must be done now, or will meaningful reform fail to pass once again?