McCain, Obama must play up their positives

arack Obama wows huge crowds with his Kennedyesque charisma and his soaring oratory, but he can seem lackluster and shallow on a debate stage.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain revels in the human interaction with average folks at town hall meetings, but he often appears stilted and stumbling when delivering a prepared speech to a large audience.

McCain, 71, runs strongest among older voters but has trouble attracting the ... Full Story »

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Denise Clendening
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by Denise Clendening - Oct. 1, 2008

A news analysis that repeats what others have been saying. Labels Obama as being inexperienced, liberal, associated with Rev Wright and struggles to get the votes of Hispanics and older whites but gives good speeches. Labels McCain as attracting old people, willingness to be a maverick, witty in small settings, 26 year track record and war prisoner.

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