Let the Man Talk

I keep reading opinion pieces about the Presidential election and the strengths/weaknesses of the candidates and almost without exception, whether written by a liberal or a conservative, they always list the "formidable rhetorical skills" of President Obama. I dissent. If I were a Republican strategist I would want the President to speak off the cuff as much as possible because he makes gaffe after gaffe. 

Lawyers love hostile witnesses who like to talk when their deposition is being taken - they inevitably sink themselves. The witness who thinks he is smarter than the lawyer is especially useful because their arrogance trips them up every time. The President is no different. His recent blooper about businessman "didn't build that" when referring to their successful businesses is a classic example. Steve Jobs didn't build Apple. Right. There are many others. Formidable rhetorical skills my patoot. When Obama is off Teleprompter he is Bidenesque - just let the man talk!