speak extemporaneously

Biden’s age and mental fitness are top concerns for voters, and the prospect of the president struggling to speak extemporaneously before tens of millions of voters, in several debates, carries serious risk.

Speechwriters do try and prepare for such moments, particularly if a president is known to speak extemporaneously.

“While as a reporter I find it useful to hear politicians and candidates speak extemporaneously and not solely from talking points, I am tired of cooking dinner at 11 p.m.,” she said.

Appearing to speak extemporaneously, he fell short of an apology.

“Being able to speak extemporaneously gave me the confidence to pick up the ball when it was thrown at me,” she said.