Clarification, please

Don, while I don't presume to speak for Petty, I would simply throw out this bit clarification...

Ever since the campaign days, it has often been noted in the media that Obama uses the teleprompter far more frequently than others. Even for brief appearances that would typically have a more spontaneous vibe, he and his team carefully stage manage the whole thing and set up a teleprompter.

No judgements on that from me...just the clafication you asked for.

 

Added:
Don: You not only understand wrong, you seem to be incapable of grasping nuance. AS YOU KNOW.. and you know I know..No Pres writes his speeches but if ever one COULD it's Obama.

While it's fun to photo'shop images like the above, because of his early traits shown in off the cuff responses. .. He's not exactly eloquent responding in real time.. {whereas Dubya WAS, compared to his staff prepared speeches} but he tended to get his talking points wrong.
Which brings us to WHY I refer so much to the gadget.

What he's saying is not necessarily his view but Axelrod and/or Emanuel, approved.