Senator Obama just nailed his interview with Melissa Block on NPR this afternoon. You can read about it here.
Grandpa, on the other hand, well let's just say he sounded like he just woke up from his nap. Here's a link. Listen to his interview if you want to know how not to run for president.
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Obama, on the other hand, put on a clinic. He was smart, reassuring, natural, clear, and convincing. Melissa came at him with those typical misdirection interview questions, and he was flawless in his responses.
Here's an example:
At a debate in Nevada, Obama was asked about his weaknesses. He confessed that his greatest weakness is a lack of organization — a messy desk and office. At the debate, Obama answered the question first, followed by Clinton and former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC).
"I think Sen. Edwards said he was too passionate about helping poor people, and Sen. Clinton said she was too impatient to mover the country forward," Obama tells NPR. "I was trying to answer the question 'What's your greatest weakness?' as opposed to 'What's your greatest strength disguised as a weakness?'"
"I should have said I like to help old ladies across the street," he says.
Melissa Block: "So, you'd like a redo on that question."
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Actually, no [I'm paraphrasing that first part]. I think one of the hallmarks of our campaign is that I actually answer questions honestly and try not to engage in too much spin," he says.
Give the interview a listen once it's posted. Obama-philes will enjoy. And, if you are on the fence and looking for a reason to support him, you might be favorably impressed.
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