Obama, on Letterman:

Keep in mind that, technically had I meant it this way –- she would be the lipstick!

Jennifer Rubin:

This is supposed to help him, suggesting that rather than an animal it is just a decorative accessory which pops to mind when he thinks of his opponent’s running mate? Someone, anyone with a modicum of common sense, needs to sit him and Joe Biden down and tell them to stop. Just stop. It’s too painful to watch.