Or, in this case, the difference between democrat and republican.

Today, I listened to two different candidates for their party’s presidential nominations withdraw from the races. The differences in the speeches these two men gave were vast.

John Edwards spoke of his vision, his life’s purpose, the issues that had been the pinnacle of his campaign. He mentioned, briefly, both his major advisaries but did not endorse either. His speech, much lengthier and from my point of view more heartfelt, was in New Orleans where he had started his campaign. He showed, that true to his word, he was not going to forget the people the US government has forgotten and went to work on housing for those displaced by Katrina after the speech. He was flanked by his wife and three children and volunteers from his campaign who showed emotion freely as he spoke.

Rudy Giuliani spoke of his former adversary, John McCain. Giuliani spoke in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California – significant only because the republican party is always trying to get back to the days of Ronald Reagan. The remarks, and this could just be the way Giuliani delivers words but I don’t think I have seen it prior to last night, sounded rehearsed and well-written but not heartfelt. I do not doubt that Giuliani will now throw all his support to McCain but the withdrawal words did not mention his vision, just how great McCain will be. He did not have his wife on the podium with him, just McCain.

Day and night. Republican and democrat. Is there not a midday or mid-philosophy area that will be best for our country?