I certainly understand what you mean, I’ve watched most of that speech before, and it wasn’t a stemwinder by any stretch. It was passable, and I’ve certainly seen far worse, but that’s about it.
I have read that that speech was far less than his best effort. Apparently his usual style is to move about across the stage and not stay anchored to the podium, gesturing with his arms and hands and only occasionally referring to notes.
But here he came across as a bit stiff and scripted and he gripped the podium too much. He needs to avoid all that.
But like I said, we’ll see if he can improve, he’ll have to if he intends to run and win.
Good post.
I want to see him get in, Palin get in, hell, everybody get in. I want to see them in action, giving speeches, building organizations, debating, describing and defending competing positions, being attacked, responding, etc.
In order to judge them and so that they can grow and improve under fire.