Television Cameras Missed Big Story in Baltimore

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[BobMcCartyWrites]

Earlier this week, President Barack Obama was roundly criticized -- especially by those on the right, including yours truly -- for relying upon a teleprompter while speaking at an elementary school.

[BobMcCartyWrites]

Earlier this week, President Barack Obama was roundly criticized -- especially by those on the right, including yours truly -- for relying upon a teleprompter while speaking at an elementary school. That's why, no one was surprised to see he didn't use a teleprompter while addressing members of the House Republican Caucus in Baltimore late this morning. They were, however, stumped by a visual aide he used -- and television cameras seemed to miss -- that's depicted in the artist's rendition above.

[noexcuses]

I don’t get it...what’s the visual aid?

[AvgGuyIA]

“I don’t get it...what’s the visual aid?”

Sounds like cue cards. Our Country is headed by Conan O’Brian.

[IYAS9YAS]

I’ve seen some situations where there is a video screen/monitor at the back of the room that speakers use instead of up-close teleprompters.

[massgopguy]

Cue Cards are called Idiot Cards by the staff on a set.

[DJ MacWoW]

Ok. Not getting it. What did Idiot Child use?

[Vinnie]

..video screen/monitor at the back of the room...

Zer0 started out using that during his campaign.

[BobMcCartyWrites]

You’re kidding, right?