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cyndensco Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:19 AM
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Could the MSM be opening a new - 'gate'?
This morning MSNBC or the Today Show was highlighting some of Obama's NC speech. The camera angle was first squarely in front of the podium but then changed to behind Obama's right shoulder. The camera, and Obama, were facing left, the teleprompter clearly in view as he read. It seemed odd to me - I could not remember ever having seen a teleprompter in clear view. It felt to me that they were trying to discredit Barack.

Twenty minutes later, Romney was interviewed on Morning Joe. He pretty much conceded 'his man' mccain would be running against Obama in the GE. When asked his opinion of Obama, Romney did not give the usual answer, "...he gives a good speech and is articulate." This time he said, "He is an exciting candidate and reads the teleprompter well."

Could it be...teleprompter-gate?
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4themind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:23 AM
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1. It's public knowlede that he uses a teleprompter, romney'll just come across as being ,well, bitter
Edited on Wed May-07-08 08:23 AM by 4themind
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keep_it_real Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:24 AM
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2. "He . . . reads the teleprompter well" ?
Who is Romney talking about * ?
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Connie_Corleone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:24 AM
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3. He's been using a teleprompter when giving a new speech.
He doesn't use them on the stump.

There's nothing new here.
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high density Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:25 AM
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4. Everybody uses a teleprompter
and Obama uses it a million times more masterfully than our "friend," John McCain.
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oviedodem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:26 AM
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5. Even McCain uses a teleprompter; atlthough not that well. Hillary has used them
from time to time. BTW, when he spoke out about Wright the other day, he did not use one and was perfectly fine.
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Boz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:47 AM
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7. The King of Pain on the telepromter is Christopher Walken
Thats what makes him so funny on saturday night live, I think they should just use him for McCains SNL standin
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Mira Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-07-08 08:29 AM
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6. I don't trust them and applaud your vigilance.
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