Of course, the article doesn't mention how Kerry berates questions from citizens when they come from Republicans!
Ms. Cutter hasn't been paying attention - President Bush has conducted many townhall style events in the past few months where he speaks of the cuff - and Bush does it quite well
I caught a bit of Bush on c-span talking to a group about economics and I was thoroughly impressed with his ability to easily convey complex ideas without sounding condescending.
Kerry simply cannot connect with people the way W does. Of course, it is impossible to connect with people when you are a hollow, soul-less man.