The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Now that I'm driving and listening to NPR, I'm starting to hear more of the candidates. As a result I've come to realize that Hillary's voice really bothers me. I'm not sure what it is, but there's this strident monotone that sounds like she's trying project, or emote, or something - but it just drives me crazy. Not that hearing George Bush is all that great, and she still is way better than Nancy Polosie (sp?). But shoulldn't these candidates be more media-genic? Don't they have voice coaches? Since most of my news these days comes over the radio, I wish the candidates just sounded better when the spoke. More News anchors should run for President.

Stephanie Miller (who I listen to religiously every morning on my way to work) likens her voice to the Martians in Mars Attacks!.... "Ack, ack, ack"

It cracks me up every time.

[Alex]

Conversationally her voice doesn't bother me but something about her tone and diction when giving speeches does.

Another point for Obama (and, if it comes to it, Thompson): I can actually enjoy just listening to them talk.