Not even my remark that he could explain himself, if given the chance?
No that his explanation would be satisfactory, e.g., on the Dede endorsement and criticism of Ryan's budget plan. Further, I'm not seeing how somebody else "running interference" on those points helps sell those positions.
My general remark is in the nature of Gingrich being more specific, direct, and precise with his positions and justification than Romney is - left to their own voices.
Put that way, I tend to agree with your general observation.
However, I still come down on Gingrich as having the potential to make the more inexplicable comments. I just don’t see any explanation for a lot of what he’s done/said — which is why I don’t trust him.
Romney, he’s got a lot to learn.
In the end, when a candidate says stupid stuff, it can’t be only he and himself who are doing the explaining and defending. His supporters must chime in with “what he meant to say” or explain why it should be shrugged off.
So my general point was simply that this is necessary for all the candidates, and claiming one guy won’t need that type of support is not founded in political reality.