Appearing in today’s N&R, Cal Thomas gives President Obama few style points during his Oval office oil spill address:
Now to style. The opening TV shot made the president look small. He was seated too low behind his desk and could have used a booster seat. Rather than fill the Oval Office with his presence, the scene appeared to dominate him. Everything around the president seemed larger than him: desk, flags, window, even his suit.
His gestures resembled a local TV news anchor. Gestures are better used when a speaker is standing. When one is seated, they become a distraction. And his voice never seemed to change. There was no cadence, no variation of tone, no pausing for emphasis.
I thought the president looked very weak while giving his address. I’m not an Obama supporter, but trust me I take no joy in that.
