What is the difference between "Off the cuff" and prepared studied answers?

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Romney blew it again when he told a gathering of Wealthy contributors that 47% of Americans are basically drains on Americas wealth.

When confronted about his comments he said he could have said it better but that his comments were "off the cuff."  Does this suggest that if he had prepared his comments he could have said more what the audience wanted to hear? Does it mean hi integrity and values may reflect differently when talking from a prepared speech to when speaking without notes?

amnestiswrong · Accepted Answer

This is why Romney seems to waffle so much in his speeches.  He tries to say what the audience wants to hear.  His telling the wealthy donors that 47% of the voters will vote for Obama regardless was intended to panic the audience so he could get larger donations.  If he used this same speech to the general audience he would have been booed off the stage.

Anonymous · Answer

For Romney, off the cuff is listening to staff, and prepared studied answers are fact checked.
I can't wait to hear Romney at the debates!  He will be talking off the cuff as usual.

? · Answer

"Clinging to guns and religion".

That stupid remark?  Or the one that told the truth.  You're a leech and aren't going to vote for Romney.  Which part of that is incorrect?

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What is the difference between "Off the cuff" and prepared studied answers?

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