strange that he worried about the pastor's words being scrutinized - that should never be a concern because a pastor should never say anything that would cause a problem
if i was the reporter that he said ‘offended’ him, i would say ‘get over it - you are running for public office - are you attacking the press?’
He called her "cynical". Now after hearing at least 10 different explanations for his radical associates why would anyone be cynical?