[Dante3]

I agree that this should be a consideration. How could he not know the widespread controversy this comment would draw and pull attention away from the Newsweek article?

[BlatherNaut]

I agree that this should be a consideration. How could he not know the widespread controversy this comment would draw

Agree.

And even if the comment wasn't deliberate, he must realize by now that only Biden, et al are allowed to sidestep gaffes.