On GW Bush saying "nucular" (as did Jimmy Carter--who was a nuclear engineer!): I have heard tell that in the televised Texas gubernatorial debates, Bush did not speak as he has for the past 8 years, but rather sounded much more like the articulate, Yale-educated, upper-class Northeasterner that he actually is. The folksy, aw-shucks, malapropistic Bush is a character that he and his handlers created to make him a more marketable candidate. Does anyone know if this is true: that Bush did not always speak publicly as he does now?
BTW: I do not believe that Bill Clinton, George HW Bush, or Ronald Reagan said "nucular."
Best--
Seth
Dr. Seth Katz
Assistant Professor
Department of English
Bradley University
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From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar on behalf of Carol Morrison
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Yes, every time Bush says "nucular" it makes me cringe!
Patricia Lafayllve <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Purely from a public speaking standpoint, all three do fairly well. McCain strives for an "everyman" approach, Clinton goes for "Powerful Woman" in her voice, and Obama is leaning toward an almost call-and-response flavor. I did hear Obama promise to pronounce the word "nuclear" as...well..."nuclear," which made me chuckle.
-patty
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From: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carol Morrison
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I am curious to see which of the candidates has the best grammar and who is the most well-spoken. I will be listening attentively to upcoming speeches, interviews, and press conferences. It would be nice to have a president who has a strong command of the English language. That person will get my vote (maybe). Any favorites?
CLM
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