https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/08/30/a-word-about-style-obama-and-mccain-a-study-in-contrasts/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 04:01:42 -0400<![CDATA[Many observers have commented on the high style of Obama&#8217;s campaign. The logo, the kiddie Latin slogan (&#8220;amo, amas, amat, vero possumus&#8221;), the be-columned stage set, etc., etc. It&#8217;s all very well, or at least very thoroughly orchestrated, but the more I think about it the less appropriate the word &#8220;style&#8221; seems. Really, it is a matter of political theater.]]>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:48:55 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2008/08/30/a-word-about-style-obama-and-mccain-a-study-in-contrasts-n115126