Adams has always big on "persuasion," thinks himself an expert, and likes to theory craft about it. So I absolutely believe that he looks at the reach and notoriety of Fuentes and considers that to be a talent. But unfortunately, I think you're also right about there being some hivemind going on.

Obama had the huge benefit of George W. Bush being the most recent comparison point for presidential speeches at the time.

Adams has always big on "persuasion," thinks himself an expert, and likes to theory craft about it. So I absolutely believe that he looks at the reach and notoriety of Fuentes and considers that to be a talent. But unfortunately, I think you're also right about there being some hivemind going on.