Obama's Press Conference Sucks
I don't get it. Obama has reverted to his speaking style of his early days in Iowa. When he gave his opening statement, his eyes just darted back and forth to the sides but never once met the viewing public. And when he's answering questions he pretends it makes any sense to make 20 points in response to a question, and again solely looks from side to side rather than into the cameras to connect with the public. Jesus F**k. It was this style that temporarily moved me to Hillary. But after many folks asked his campaign what the hell was going on, and why he could only dart his eyes from side to side as he talked, he corrected the problem. Wwe need a president that looks us in the eyes, and communicates in a easy style. What the hell is going on?? You can watch the whole press conference from beginning to end, and not once do his eyes meet yours. Not once. You're a lawyer Obama. You know you need to meet the jury's eyes. What the hell are you doing and what is your staff remotely thinking in throwing you out there like that at a time like this. And stop repeating yourself four times on each point.
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We're obviously watching two different press conferences.
February 9, 2009 8:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
DITTO
February 9, 2009 11:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
He's looked you in the eyes even once? This is a fundamental failure when it comes to speaking to the American people.
February 9, 2009 8:57 PM | Reply | Permalink
THIS from a cute little kitty cat who is looking to the right?
February 10, 2009 12:55 AM | Reply | Permalink
Sorry, I disagree. A press conference is not a speech into a camera. The goal is to command the room. If you command the room, you command the impression that is received at home. In a sense the viewer is looking in on the president doing his job. Suppose, for example, we were granted a look-in on the situation room. Would you want to see the president looking into the camera, or looking at his generals?
When he gives his first Oval Office speech, you will get plenty of eye contact.
February 9, 2009 9:58 PM | Reply | Permalink
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Close your eyes and open your ears . . .
Was his make up OK? How about the color of the tie he was wearing. Did he use his hands too much? Did he slouch? Could you tell if he brushed his teeth? Did have clean boxer shorts?
Later . . .
~OGD~
February 9, 2009 10:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
What Dan K said....
February 9, 2009 10:53 PM | Reply | Permalink
Get a grip. Vote for Hillary if you like. I thought this was an amazing press conference. Obama rocks. You're on drugs.
February 9, 2009 11:38 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hey Rabbit Ears, where you been?
And you are correct of course, the man can walk on water and his town hall was not too shabby either--all without loyalty oaths.
February 9, 2009 11:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm at work and heard the conference on the radio; he sounded articulate and comprehensive. I heard he looked pretty good, too.
February 9, 2009 11:52 PM | Reply | Permalink
He looked great and sounded great --- I think that most people in this country, Republican and Democrat, are scared and worried and were tremendously relieved to realize that the most powerful person in the country is -- for a very welcome change!!! -- someone who is intelligent, who thinks before and as he speaks, who is working hard at a tough job, and who has and can communicate a big picture that doesn't avoid the complexities of real life. I'm with Aunt Sam --- no idea what press conference the original poster was watching. Personally, I expected he would do very well ..... but I was still blown away.
February 10, 2009 12:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
AND he talked about baseball!
And he never said "Nucular", not even once.
He's got MY vote!
February 10, 2009 12:58 AM | Reply | Permalink