Just stupid. I mean if it were Herman Cain you could (maybe) chalk it up to newbe stupidity. But Paul? This ain't his first rodeo. Rule #1, don't throw a hissy fit on air. The correct response would simply be to say "I can't control or police the thoughts of everyone who supported me. I disavow those positions and my record speake to that. I don't think the President agrees with the remarks of all of those who supported him, and he's said so. I think that I am entitled to the same benefit". Boom, question answered (or neutralized). Next question please? That was just amateur hour.
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