It played well on the news, but not to his supporters—obviously, judging by the reaction on FR and at the town hall meeting.
I’m curious, though, what did FReepers expect him to say to the “Arab” comment?
"Senator Obama is not of Arab ancestry as far as I know, nor is he a practising Muslim. He IS a far-left liberal with many many radical ties and that's why he must not be elected in November."