Watching today's coverage (what else is there???)...it is so apparent Obama, as stated by someone above is a great reader, not a great speaker. Today when he was off script and had to think for himself, he was no better than the average speaker in an impromptu situation. I personally believe, he is give considerably more credit than deserved. Why else is he against the town hall format and promoting speeches and debates? Because they are much, much easier to prepare. A truly great speaker, knows his/her subject cold.
They may use notes for refreshing (usually before the speech itself). Never a script or tele prompter. Not a partisan slam, just my observations regarding more credit than deserved being being hyped.....no matter race, color, creed, male or female, dem or republican....really!!!

Myself having had to do it both ways....a scripted speech is by far the easiest. Also the least effective. But definitely can be pazzazed (sp?)...it's part of the scripting!!

As far as giving the Dems credit for being able to put on a show with the media.....why not...it is so very easy when they are all on the same team with the same agenda.

All the above are.....IMHO ;D


BTK