I think its generally conceded that JFK was a more charismatic speaker than the current President.
I don't hold that against him to much, content is more impotant than style.
I think we have just gotten used to "movie star" presidents. Both Reagen and Clinton were excellent speakers.
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Originally posted by AnchorAlum
JAM, thanks for your supportive comments!
I think that the President's manner of speech is just fine. I would venture a guess that most of you cannot remember John F. Kennedy's speech and accent. I was just a young kid but I do distinctly remember that I thought it odd at the time that he was all hot under the collar about a place called "Cuber".
GWB does persist in saying "newclear" but you know what? So did Jimmy Carter, a trained naval nuclear scientist.
The question here is what is good enunciation? And if you and the President are in sync politically, I bet you understand him clearly.
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