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President Obama sounds so much like Bill Clinton (Original Post) essme Oct 2020 OP
Obama is so much better than Bill. redstatebluegirl Oct 2020 #1
I've been thinking exactly the opposite during this speech Awsi Dooger Oct 2020 #6
Agree. Bill was the explainer and excellent on policy MaryMagdaline Oct 2020 #9
OMG BannonsLiver Oct 2020 #10
Watching him demonstrates how deeply SICK 45% of this country is. Eliot Rosewater Oct 2020 #2
Huh? Sugarcoated Oct 2020 #3
In his prime, Bill Clinton was a wonderful orator. Ohiogal Oct 2020 #4
Obama bdamomma Oct 2020 #5
I love them both Nikki28 Oct 2020 #7
At times, yes. LisaM Oct 2020 #8
 

Awsi Dooger

(14,565 posts)
6. I've been thinking exactly the opposite during this speech
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 06:17 PM
Oct 2020

In fact, that's been my number one impression throughout, that this is very good but simply not Bill Clinton caliber during his prime. Clinton had such commanding use of pauses, and connecting one point to another via big picture logic. More varied vocabulary also. Memorable phrases. Sparing gestures which meant each one meant more when he did use it. Varied tone and facial expressions depending on the point he was making.

MaryMagdaline

(6,856 posts)
9. Agree. Bill was the explainer and excellent on policy
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 06:26 PM
Oct 2020

Actually made policy sound interesting. His 2012 convention speech was a master class.

Eliot Rosewater

(31,121 posts)
2. Watching him demonstrates how deeply SICK 45% of this country is.
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 06:13 PM
Oct 2020

He is simply one of the greatest leaders in human history, and 45% of this country hates him for it.

To the point that they will kill us and themselves to get back at him.

bdamomma

(63,922 posts)
5. Obama
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 06:15 PM
Oct 2020

different presentations, different voice from Bill.

Obama is telling us all this is not normal.

Nikki28

(557 posts)
7. I love them both
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 06:19 PM
Oct 2020

but Obama is better and kicking ass and taking names.Love it.Wish he was Joe's VP.He is knocking it out of the park.I pray for his safety.

LisaM

(27,830 posts)
8. At times, yes.
Wed Oct 21, 2020, 06:19 PM
Oct 2020

Especially when he unbends and makes pointed comments.

I actually prefer Clinton's speaking style - he clearly enjoyed it so much to and he didn't have the same cadence - but compared to what he have to listen to now, that's just nit-picking.

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