I was in Toastmasters for a time too. I recall the “table topics”, where you had a couple of minutes to prepare a two minute talk on a topic you drew from a hat. That’s just like the time limit in these debates. The time limit forces you to chose the most important points, and put them in the best order — bearing in mind that just talking real fast isn’t usually a good way to influence people.
Obama’s speaking style put him in the White House (setting aside corruption, the MSM, etc. etc.) He certainly shouldn’t be given additional advantages because of it.
Obama’s speaking style put him in the White House
His reading style greatly assists him. When he actually has to speak,
extemporaneously he reveals what a buffon he is.