AJC: Obama's Frequent Regrets May Make Us Sorry

[Eurobabe]

Don't shoot the messenger. :eyes:

My sentiments exactly, Barack: STOP apologizing for everything !!!

Obama's Frequent Regrets May Make Us Sorry

Barack Obama just may be the most regretful figure in American politics, no small feat for a freshman senator.

On Wednesday, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said he regretted allowing his young daughters to participate in a family TV interview with "Access Hollywood."

It was an abrupt shift from decision to regret, even for Obama. The family sat down for the interview on July 4, and the first segment ran on July 8. By the next morning, Obama was saying he regretted including his daughters, even before the other two parts of the interview could air.

I'm not sure why. The interview was nothing but happy public relations, revealing that the Obamas enjoy riding bikes together and that the senator isn't a big dessert fan. (Pies are an exception.)

I suppose there may be a handful of humorless activists out there somewhere carping that Obama was "exploiting" his kids for political gain, but that would be an absurd complaint...

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[Eurobabe]

3. Nice. So I am a tool now?

:eyes:

[TwilightGardener]

2. Obama had four days to think about the interview, and to worry about

how his daughters would be affected by the exposure. He's a father, he second-guesses himself when it comes to the best interests of his children, like all loving fathers. He's human.

[On the Road]

4. This is Not a Big Deal

It will be quickly forgotten. Obama having regrets about his children's interview and media exposure is a normal reaction for a concerned parent.

[Connie_Corleone]

5. We already have a president who doesn't admit mistakes

and apologizes for nothing.

Now, people are complaining when the next president is able to admit mistakes? (If he thinks it's a mistake)

Whatever.

[my2sense]

6. Exactly

I'd rather have someone that can admit and correct mistakes. What a breath of fresh air.

[Oleladylib]

7. If he's president...his kids are public...that's part of the price..

Ask William and Harry, LyndaBird and Luci, Tricia and Julie, the Ford and Carter kids..It's part of the life.