We’ve seen worse from guess who.

Don’t forget that Hillary stepped on Lazio in 2000, ascending the stage to declare victory before Lazio had an opportunity to graciously concede his defeat. I was on set with Chris Matthews and Brian Williams that night. Brian took note of the “unusual” nature of Hillary’s timing (clearly disapproving), but otherwise the media didn’t pay a bit of attention, swooning over Hillary’s Senatorial victory as they were.

I’m not suggesting that Hillary should be emulated. Only that very few noticed back then, including conservatives, when the transgression was far more bold and cynical than Mitt’s decision to take the stage last night. Hillary really kicked Lazio in the face, denying him a graceful exit from national politics.