[ROSCOE SWACKHAMMER]

There is no reason to get in now. So far his publicity hasn't cost a dime. Just like Gingrich, Fred should lay back and let the others duke it out till good and bloody, by saying what he thinks freely to anyone who asks. Since he obviously knows exactly what he thinks and states his position clearly and compactly, he can enter the debate of ideas and win without having to buy any advertising until after he announces. And please note another reason to believe Thompson can be our next president: He speaks at the rate of about 118 words per minute, significantly slower than most current candidates, and almost exactly the rate at which Ronald Reagan spoke. Every thing I have heard him say hits me in the same place Reagan did. Don't ignore the obvious just because you're the only one who sees it.

[Liberty Valance]

"So far his publicity hasn't cost a dime."

Already showing what it takes...a great example.

[Hostage]

Great observation about the word rate. He also hits me with a Reaganesque delivery. Not only that but my due diligence shows he has an intellect that is unmatched in the entire field today.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1811892/posts

But back to the subject of word rate delivery, I notice that HRC is also very slow in her speech, much too slow IMO. To me she is condescending as well as repulsive.

So although word rate is important, I think content based on sound values and character is vital.