How about their actual stances on the issues? And what’s up with the comment about “unorthodox town-hall style electioneering”?

I smell some bias here.

It is well known that John McCain is not very good at delivering prepared speeches from a teleprompter, but people resonate with him when he has a regular conversation on the issues themselves. Why? He’s direct and decisive. You know exactly where he stands.

It is also well known that Barack Obama is very good at delivering prepared speeches from a teleprompter, but often comes across as indecisive and skirting issues because of his halting style and roundabout answers.

For a clear example of both styles go back and watch (or read the transcript) their recent conversations with Rick Warren on CNN.

The contrast on both issues and style are clear. Where they stand on the issues is obviously important. But knowing where they stand comes down to communication. And that is where style can help or hurt. With politicians, most people prefer direct and decisive answers about what they believe and where they stand.

I predict McCain’s direct and decisive answers in contrast to Obama’s circuitous answers will have a much greater impact on the outcome of this election.