Obama stressed?

Body language experts often analyze politicians' body language on television. In Body language books and training, politicians' pictures are examined. It is a hobby of many, as politicians are coached in body language and catching them is considered fun, as well as useful for air time in a talk show.

Being in the States quite often, I get exposed to local politicians. With the upcoming elections it is impossible to avoid.

I haven't made much of an attempt to read their body language until recently, although they seem very schooled in what they do. They use open gestures, a good posture, maintain eye contact with the crowd, move around so people maintain eyes on them, etc.

Obama is said to be very schooled in body language. It may be true. I can easily spot Hillary Clinton somewhat "trying" to control her body language, acting it, while Barack Obama seems to become it (except for giving a feeling of aloofness and his suit being a bit too big for him - maybe that neckline? I can't quite place it).

Because Obama is apparently so good at displaying cool, and sure, body language, as well as mastered how he approaches speaking to crowds, today's blip was so obvious.

He is handling damage control, after being assaulted by the press and his opponents for using "insensible" words when speaking of small towns' people.

While addressing the subject today, he maintained his usual body language. He failed completely on tonality. He made so many speech errors that it was embarrassing--but only because he usually is really good at being clear. Every speech is probably memorized and rehearsed, maybe he even thinks the words before uttering them. He regularly does pace himself.

He repeatedly used 'ah' as a filler when he paused for thought--strike that, he paused for thought which I haven't observed before. He stopped in mid-sentence and started over or clarified. Once, he even stuttered at the beginning of a sentence.

Is this stress or just regular talking? "Pulling words" out as in regular discussion rather than rehearsed speeches?

Due to his usual elegance this was very noticeable, at least to me.

Pinky.