Curt Smith: Political Candidates and Public Speaking

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Can public speaking make or break a political candidate? Former presidential speechwriter, Curt Smith, explains the connection between politics, rhetoric, popular culture, and public speaking.  Smith is a senior lecturer in the Department of English, and an acclaimed author, radio/TV host and columnist.

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