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I remember (during the debates) how Bush managed to "connect" - using his own words, lots of eye contact with the cameras. Every speech since then has been sort of stilted. I think he should give up the scripted speeches, speak his mind and his heart, and he'll be able to connect with more people.

I don't know, he was better during the debates than under this kind of pressure, but he doesn't seem to really have a lot of presence right now and America needs that. Maybe getting off script is the solution. It's all kind of academic because even people who dislike the president will stand with him during this crises. There are just some times when the petty BS needs to go by the wayside and now is one of those times. (Course that's true for getting all worked up over Clinton too. We really need to concentrate on more important things).