[siunevada]

He was subtle, full of cultural and historical references, elaborating each fine argument at length, with perception and nuance.

Intelligent or an educated BS artist? Judging by his legislative career, I vote for the latter.

[luvie]

I think it is BECAUSE of his legislative career--he has been perfecting the art of BLOVIATING for 20 years! He's all talk and no action (at least action that is helpful to the people of America)