Chewy's Big Moment: Genius or Madness?

In the history of American politics, a few speeches stand out above the rest. Recently, candidate Jason ‘Chewy’ Cohen captured the country’s imagination with a speech that he made early during this campaign. Although it was given in an unconventional setting (specifically the rear cargo area of an S.U.V.), Cohen’s “Back of the Bus” speech has been placed in the same category as John F Kennedy’s “Ask not what your country can do for you” speech and F.D.R.’s “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” The speech was able to inspire millions and catapulted Cohen onto the national scene. Whether or not it will stand the test of time remains to be seen. However, the fact that Chewy’s “Back of the Bus” speech is a work of oratorical brilliance can not be argued . . . . OR CAN IT??

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One voter says that she ‘simply doesn’t get it.’ The woman’s name is Jaime Comer and she says that not only does the speech fail to inspire her, but it actually frightens her.

“First he’s yelling about his magical tongue and sticking his tongue out to the camera.” comments Comer. “Then he begins to repeat himself over and over again with rapid-fire speed. I’ve never really been sure what he is even talking about. I mean, I don’t actually see a bus anywhere! Meanwhile, it’s the middle of the day and he’s acting drunk. And let us not forget that he’s wearing Mardis Gras beads and he’s clearly not in New Orleans. I know that millions of Americans were moved by the speech, but I simply don’t understand why. In my personal opinion, he seems to be acting like a madman. I mean, am I wrong? Am I the crazy one here?” . . . Most voters, even supporters of Moss, after witnessing such a powerful speech would say ‘Yes Jaime, you are the crazy one.’

But Comer’s non-sensible commentary does help to illustrate one point: As June 13th rapidly approaches Jason ‘Chewy’ Cohen is becoming more and more of a polarizing figure. This woman’s view helps prove that even in his greatest of moments, Cohen has some retractors.