Keller @ Large: Candidates' Non-Verbal Communication

BOSTON (CBS) -- Body language analyst Don Khoury analyzes what political candidates are saying--but not what they're saying with their voices.

"Over the last five years, I've been able to predict elections based on non-verbal behavior, and the target effect that candidates would have on the voting populace," said Khoury. "And we've been over 95 percent accurate."

Khoury sat down with WBZ political Analyst Jon Keller to talk about the 2016 presidential candidates' body language and non-verbal communication--the way they use their hands, their facial expressions, vocal pitch, tone, and even their hair and clothing.

Keller showed Khoury a clip of Donald Trump dismissing a question about abortion at a political rally. Khoury noted the motion he made with his hand, seemingly flipping the question away, and said it would normally be seen as a negative.

"But he is so confident in what he's saying, people are going to believe, well, it should be dismissed, because of his level of confidence," said Khoury.

Khoury watched another clip of Hillary Clinton reacting to a question she didn't like regarding her honesty.

"Her facial expressions are off," said Khoury. "She smiled a few minutes ago, and there was no wrinkling around the eyes, so that would say to me that its a fake smile. However, if she's had Botox, that could be confusing, because maybe the wrinkling wouldn't be there."

Keller and Khoury also discussed the body language of Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders, and Jeb Bush--and why it's important that candidates roll their sleeves up.

You can listen to Keller At Large on WBZ News Radio every weekday at 7:55 a.m. You can also watch Jon on WBZ-TV News.