11.   Gramm often acknowledged that his looks and his speaking style were detriments in his bid for the presidency.

12.   Graham has been polishing his speaking style with the national media, which discovered how quotable he was during the Clinton impeachment hearings.

13.   Hastings, who is known for his charismatic speaking style and colorful comments, is running an aggressive campaign for the spot.

14.   Gore has been criticized in the past for a wooden speaking style and stiff demeanor.

15.   He must rise above his stiff speaking style long enough to explain why his policy positions are the right ones.

16.   He is self-confident and possesses a fiery speaking style that clearly energizes conservative audiences.

17.   He possessed enormous word power, which he combined with a simple, almost back-country speaking style.

18.   Her blunt speaking style may provide a vivid contrast to the softspoken diplomacy of retiring Secretary of State Warren Christopher.

19.   His free and easy speaking style began to get Willkie in trouble as he made gaffe after gaffe on the campaign trail.

20.   His speaking style is a handicap.