..of course they weren't called upon, it would have meant more people to convince it was about a YT video and because they would have known better, they would have told the truth
The fact that Romney made a statement first is why they decided to blame the Youtube Video, to turn Mitt’s factual statement into a “gaffe”.
Seriously, I actually believe that.
Then they were stuck with it for 2 weeks. It also covered up their lack of action, which they hoped would clear them until the election.
All my opinion, of course.