Monday, March 30, 2009

Obama No Great Orator

What's one of the first things you think of when I say "Barack Obama"?
Gifted orator, right?
After all, it was his speech to the 2004 Democratic National Convention that catapulted him to prominence in the first place. And ever since then, he's electrified the nation and the world with his oratorical prowess.
That's the quickie version of the Obama the Orator story. But what if I told you that the president actually isn't a very adept or versatile public speaker.
Would you believe me? Well, let me explain. . . .
To read the rest of my column from today's Philadelphia Daily News, click here.
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4 comments:

  1. Radu GhermanMarch 30, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    This is a good one. May I post the link in my blog news section?

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  2. Dan CirucciMarch 30, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Yes, I'm honored to have you post it!

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  3. mjloehrerMarch 30, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    ditto from this reader, too

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  4. Dan CirucciMarch 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks, everybody.
    You all helped make this the most-read piece in the Daily News opinion section!

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