I may be overreaching, but I think it is possible that the remark has had a profound impression on potential voters. On the one hand we have seen Laura Bush, an example of beauty, intelligence, and grace. On the other hand, we have seen TeRAYza - an example of rudeness, coarseness, and possible mental instability. I think the potential voters have recoiled from her, and by extension, from her sissy husband.
>>sissy husband.
Sissy husband is right! That really SHOULD knock him down
a few points! She clearly mis-spoke, and wouldn't apologize.
Kerry did not 'take command' of the situation, even the
next day, after it was clear that Lovey had chewed the guy out
in error.