Did you see Obama’s response? He showed NO CLASS, and the PUMAs are furious. He may have solidified his nutroots, but more people just walked away from him this morning.
I had the same concern as you, with hopes that Obama would respond with no apology. Graciously, he oblidged.
In fencing, you would say McCaine performed a counter-riposte. Those are always risky, but if executed well, your opponent skewers themselves. Less experienced fencers fall for that all the time... Thanks Big 0.
I agree with everything you said, very well put.