Barack Obama's speech in New Orleans

I expected Obama to have a canned speech. After all, he hadn't planned to come to New Orleans until after the Super Tuesday voting. Yet, the speech he gave was obviously tailored to New Orleans. Whether or not he wins the nomination, or becomes President, we can all agree he's a very accomplished speaker. His speeches seem the product of someone who listens and observes closely. Not a common trait anywhere these days, especially not in politics.