uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh uh Obama needs a speaking coach

[Herman Munster]

I'm sorry. But all the uh's are driving me nuts.

[bigwillq]

1. I think so to.

I am not trying to hate on him but he is just rambling.

[Gabi Hayes]

2. exactly. can't STAND that, and he doesn't seem to be getting any better

at off the cuff speaking than he was a year ago.

that said, it's going to be hold the nose and vote for whomever gets stuffed down my throat, once again.

as always.

[Donnachaidh]

3. public speaking is an acquired trait

It goes along with EXPERIENCE.

[JuniperLea]

9. Or coaching...

We do a lot of media training at our firm.

[saltpoint]

4. I think there's that aspect because he's trying to reduce what he

can say and what he knows into a little speck of time. The format is restrictive.

Akin to asking Lang Lang to perform the Grieg A-Minor concerto on a toy piano.

[JuniperLea]

5. Normally, he is a wonderful public speaker

After years of Toastmasters, I subconsciously count all ums, ers, and uhs... he normally scores quite well.

[Mass]

10. He is not making a speech here, but speaking spontaneously.

Unfortunately, some people who impress us so much are only repeating well rehearsed answers. Obama is improvising, which is great because he really answers to the question, but it also gives us some uh.

I definitively prefer the uh and an honest answer to a question than a canned answer.

[JuniperLea]

22. At least we know it's not scripted! n/t

[Fresh_Start]

6. He's can't speak without a script unfortunately

but with a script...he can wow

[file83]

19. That's not a good sign. Obama is just another guy "pretending" to be a good leader then.

If you can't hold your own in a debate, you are out of your league.

[mzteris]

30. that's not a resounding endorsement.

I know someone else who (used to be) pretty good at "reading the scripts" but couldn't off the cuff worth a damn. (Now, of course, he can't even READ the damn things right.)

Speaking eloquently off-the-cuff I think is a must. He needs a new coach.

[Colobo]

7. How many of you are Obama supporters?

[LaurenG]

14. I support Obama...

and Edwards and Kucinich and Dodd and Richardson and... Until the primaries... :)

[BlooInBloo]

8. You get flamed for mentioning it, you know.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. He does seem a little hesitant, but

even so he's easier to listen to than Hillary, whose voice, unfortunately, is harsh.

[Dawgs]

12. You've got to be kidding me.

Edwards, Hillary, and Richardson have all looked shaky, yet you go after Obama.

You guys really are scared.

[Dawgs]

13. Saying 'uh uh uh' is a high school bully tactic.

It's beneath DU and embarrassing.

[Benhurst]

15. I ... uh .... haven't , you know ... uh... noticed it.

Some of you ... uh... people are so ... uh ... critical.

[nini]

16. you're right.. I'll change my opinion of how qualified I think he is

:eyes:

[zippy890]

17. he bores me

thats my opinion and I'm sticking to it

[Blue-Jay]

27. .

[KamaAina]

18. Didn't he rise to prominence by making a speech at the DNC?

How many times did he say "uh... uh... uh..." then? Is this new?

[Colobo]

20. The guy is doing fine now!

[marmar]

21. At least the attacks on Obama are getting more creative....

:eyes:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

23. But at least he's articulate!

[tammywammy]

29. ...

:spank:

[napi21]

24. That's what experience does for you folks! I know many on Du have said

Jack Kennedy didn't have any more experience than Obama does, but it's not true. Politicalexperience...maybe, but LOTS of speeches in front of A LOTof people gives a good person the ability to relax, and speak from their mind. For the relative newbies, they're still worrying about how do I sound, OH GOD what's the best way to answer that one, and all the other stuff that just happens to inesperienced speakers.

This is no slam to Obama. It's simply something that has to evolve with exposure and experience.

There will be many more debates, and I'm sure Obama will learn from this one as will all the rest.

[BlooInBloo]

25. I stopped watching when the game came on, but it seemed like he got better later.

[NightWatcher]

26. he needs rapid fire response practice

hesitation does not play on tv

[skipos]

28. I like Obama and he needs help with the uhs. nt

[tishaLA]

31. "Uh" happens when people think

instead of having canned answers. But uh talking points are more uh appealing than uh thoughtfulness today.