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I think the pressure is definitely getting to him.
Agree.
Prior to this he has always seemed so effortless. I've heard a few anecdotes from people who've seen him comfortably deliver an entertaining speech on any number of topics. Now the heat is on he seems to be struggling to maintain that laid-back charm. Interesting when you think of him against people like Cameron, Clegg and Blair.
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It is interesting that his supposed strength - public speaking - is turning out to be terrible. When pressed on detail, he completely flounders, but even set-piece speeches have been awful. Add to that his pathetic interactions with the public. I think the pressure is definitely getting to him.
In a full general election campaign his handlers will have to restrict his appearances as they did (successfully) in the leadership campaign. Another reason for the opposition not to rush into an election is the longer he is this exposed the worse he will look - and is more likely to screw up somehow. Much the same with Rees-Mogg - his schtick works in soundbites (for that audience), but given a larger stage he's showing how truly awful he is.