24 hrs vs. 4 years
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Even 50 year old Joe would have been shielded by his staff a bit. He was a talker but gaffe-prone.
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Trump loves the spotlight, being the center of attention, and the ratings. It's like crack to him. And yes I think (untruths notwithstanding) he is extremely sharp, both in terms of thinking off the cuff, and recalling details, it's very impressive. A masterclass, to an extent.
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Clinton was the same way. Visibly buoyed by the energy of a crowd.
I do a lot of public speaking in my role (much smaller scale obviously). I’ve experienced that sensation, but it’s far from automatic. These guys start feeling it before they even walk out.