Before I could say a word, my wife who is not as politically astute as I, mentioned that it was obvious pandering. I said yes...it was to show what a caring heartfelt person he is to squishy heart-on-a-sleeve types. Thankfully, Romney ignored it.
Not even Stephanopolous could put a positive spin on this one. Perhaps Obama is playing rope a dope, playing possum until the final debate so that he can spring an “October surprise” on Ronney.