What Mitt has improved over the course of four years is that he has slowed down his speech pattern to coincide with the candle power of the rest of us. It’s more effective, but it’s still really fast.
I hadn’t noticed his speed of delivery, but thinking back I do believe you’re on the right track. His delivery hasn’t bothered me this year.
His delivery at the Alfred Smith (think that’s right) gathering on Wednesday night, was masterful. Some of his head ticks were identical to Reagan. He cadence reminded me of him as well.
Watching Katie Couric bust up behind him, reminded me of leading Democrats laughing heartily at Reagan, when he was delivery funny material.
I think Romney is connecting to far more people than we suspect right now. There’s going to be some very surprised and happy/unhappy people on the morning of 11/07/12.