> They told us bam was a “committed Christian” <
Here’s what might have swayed things. In this September 2008 interview, suppose Stephanopoulos hadn’t been so quick to step in and “correct” Obama.
OBAMA: What I was suggesting — you’re absolutely right that John McCain has not talked about my Muslim faith, and you’re absolutely right that that has not come …
STEPHANOPOULOS (interrupting): Your Christian faith.
OBAMA: My Christian faith — well, what I’m saying is …
That is Stephenopoulos for you. Always quick to aid with a corrected word, a convenient sink, etc.