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Look, realistically, those people inclined to cut Obama some slack will do so, and those who aren't won't. The question is whether the people in the mushy middle -- you know, the ones whose votes tend to decide elections -- will find Obama's speech persuasive, will tolerate Wright's positions because they recognize it's the product of pain, or won't find the connection of the two troubling. And the fact is, it's just too early to tell right now.
That being said, I have to say Obama is a fantastic speaker. It's really a pleasure to listen to him. And no one should underestimate how important speaking ability and communication is for a President -- especially given the current guy's ineptitude in that department.
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