Palin's Posture Reveals Her Self-Doubt: Expert

Posture, clenched hands reveal lack of confidence
By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 12, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
Palin's Posture Reveals Her Self-Doubt: Expert
Palin is greeted by her daughter, Piper.   (AP Photo)

Sarah Palin’s performance in her first television interview pales when compared to her commanding convention speech, an expert told CBS News. The Alaska governor’s poor posture and hand-wringing in the ABC interview reveal insecurity, according to body language pro Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, who gave the Republican veep pick an overall score of 5 out of 10.

“She's not erect,” Dimitrius said. “Most people look at body posture as being a sign of credibility, or professionalism. The way she's hunched over, it also shows a bit of insecurity and a lack of confidence.” (More Sarah Palin stories.)

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