In comes a plain-speaking promise that Win Me makes computing simpler and more fun.

CNN: Cutting Edge: Into The New Millennium

All the virtues that the Plaid leader played up during her election have been in evidence since - approachability, plain speaking, a non-metropolitan, unspun approach to politics, even a refreshing (some might say) aversion to overt political strategising.

BBC: State of Play 2 - Plaid Cymru

You could argue that what has been described as gaffes is in fact plain-speaking that fit well with his general narrative of taking a tougher line than Obama.

BBC: Frustration grows between Romney camp and journalists

Yet their plain-speaking and promises to care for the elderly, reduce taxes and preserve indigenous traditions strike a chord with many.

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