With the presidential election looming ahead, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have both become the subject of many heated debates. After watching both of their acceptance speeches, and having already written an analysis of President Obama’s speech, I now have some thoughts of that of Romney’s.
I am afraid I must begin by acknowledging that I do not believe Romney is as good as a speaker as Obama. This opinion is based solely on what I observed during the video and does not at all reflect my political views.
I am afraid I must begin by acknowledging that I do not believe Romney is as good as a speaker as Obama. This opinion is based solely on what I observed during the video and does not at all reflect my political views.
First, Romney spends too much time staring into the teleprompter. Although it is there for his use, he spends a good two-thirds of the speech staring at the prompter. Also, he stumbles far too many times for us to simply ignore. He is clearly either not prepared or a very bad speaker.
Second, the content of his speech only appealed to his already-existing supporters, but is unable to draw in any other votes. Save a five minute gap during the speech, the rest of the time was either spent telling his life story, or criticizing the Obama administration. If one paid close enough attention, one would have noticed the fact that he never mentioned how he was better than his opponent, or why his way would benefit America.
During the entire speech, Romney only mentioned once what his party would do for America. He said:
Second, we will give our fellow citizens the skills they need for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow. When it comes to the school your child will attend, every parent should have a choice, and every child should have a chance.
Third, we will make trade work for America by forging new trade agreements. And when nations cheat in trade, there will be unmistakable consequences.
Fourth, to assure every entrepreneur and every job creator that their investments in America will not vanish as have those in Greece, we will cut the deficit and put America on track to a balanced budget. And fifth, we will champion SMALL businesses, America's engine of job growth.”
I noticed how he never provided a method of obtaining those five points.
In terms of body language, he displayed none. He remained static the entire speech, as did his facial expression. If he had looked around a bit more, or simply changed facial expressions when going from humor to serious content, it would have made the speech just that much better.
As a brief conclusion, Mitt Romney somewhat disappointed me. I expected the so-called “next President of the United States” to have better speaking skills, and exercise more wisdom when choosing the content for his address. Will he be the next president? We’ll see about that.
Second, the content of his speech only appealed to his already-existing supporters, but is unable to draw in any other votes. Save a five minute gap during the speech, the rest of the time was either spent telling his life story, or criticizing the Obama administration. If one paid close enough attention, one would have noticed the fact that he never mentioned how he was better than his opponent, or why his way would benefit America.
During the entire speech, Romney only mentioned once what his party would do for America. He said:
“And unlike the President, I have a plan to create 12 million new jobs. It has 5 steps.
First, by 2020, North America will be energy independent by taking full advantage of our oil and coal and gas and nuclear and renewables.Second, we will give our fellow citizens the skills they need for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow. When it comes to the school your child will attend, every parent should have a choice, and every child should have a chance.
Third, we will make trade work for America by forging new trade agreements. And when nations cheat in trade, there will be unmistakable consequences.
Fourth, to assure every entrepreneur and every job creator that their investments in America will not vanish as have those in Greece, we will cut the deficit and put America on track to a balanced budget. And fifth, we will champion SMALL businesses, America's engine of job growth.”
I noticed how he never provided a method of obtaining those five points.
In terms of body language, he displayed none. He remained static the entire speech, as did his facial expression. If he had looked around a bit more, or simply changed facial expressions when going from humor to serious content, it would have made the speech just that much better.
As a brief conclusion, Mitt Romney somewhat disappointed me. I expected the so-called “next President of the United States” to have better speaking skills, and exercise more wisdom when choosing the content for his address. Will he be the next president? We’ll see about that.
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