That comment about Putin being a genius will come back to bite him when Russia withdraws in disgrace and Putin is overthrown because of a destroyed economy for nothing.
The fence sitters out there, might do some hand wringing, but what most will be concerned with is jobs, $5 - $8 gallon gas, inflation, millions of foreign nationals subverting our sovereignty and rule of law, etc. etc. etc.
Putin is a "genius" will be a non-issue for 2024.