[Lyford]

If the Republicans make a big deal about this, they'll be mocked by many, including me. That's an old, old expression, and there's nothing wrong with Obama using it. He didn't call her a pig, and I'm going to be ticked off if there's a victimhood/sexism argument made. There is nothing at all wrong with him using that phrase. She's a big girl, and she can take care of herself. The fact that she used the lipstick joke doesn't mean that a common and effective cliche can no longer be legitimately used.

That said, it is conceivable that he did something during the speech, some gesture or facial expression or timing trick, that did make the connection clear, which would be unseemly. But whining is unattractive, and I'm going to be very unhappy if I see any of it from the ticket. They've certainly dished it out - joyfully and energetically - and they can suck it up and take it...

[Fresh Wind]

That said, it is conceivable that he did something during the speech, some gesture or facial expression or timing trick, that did make the connection clear, which would be unseemly.

Yes, like the time he scratched his face with his middle finger, and the audience saw it as giving Hillary the finger. Obama does think like that.