Notice the complete absence of clips on the news shows today of President Bush flubbing. This is the case of the dog that didn't bark - whenever a President goes on a show like this, the risk is that there will be a gaffe. Much as we all love Reagan, that was something we all learned to expect from him. It isn't a question of worrying about President Bush in particular, but of any sitting President, who is expected to know everything about everything and disappoints when, obviously, he can't. He passed that test.
Bush accomplished his mission - defuse any notion that he is aloof or isolated. He also helped himself a little bit by taking the focus off of the Democrats. Overall, a plus for him and Republicans, and a great performance for someone not yet in full campaign mode.
...not yet in full campaign mode.This thing's just begun. In his place I would want to do the same rather than let it fester and boil all through 2K4 and become debate fodder. It's over, he's said his peace, stated his case (again) and now it's back to bid-ness.