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It seems to me this dispute cannot be resolved without an agreed-upon definition of the word "dismissive."
I think this was the term Jeb used, right?
Unless we can agree about what exactly constitutes "dismissive behavior" in this context, we won't get anywhere.
Perhaps one or both of you could propose a hypothetical example of behavior that's indisputably dismissive and then haggle from there on the meaning of the quotes in question.
For the record, I can see how the comments are dismissive, but I don't read the tone as antagonistic in any way.
I guess my question is, is it necessary for Obama to kiss Clinton's supporters' asses (and I mean that in a lighthearted way, not trying to antagonize myself) or is it sufficient for him to appeal to them as one bloc of many.
That's what all this turns on, really, right?
And if Obama is expected to make extra special efforts to appeal to Clinton's bloc (or, more accurately, blocs), what should he do?
What sorts of outreach, Jeb, would you respond to? Really, what is it you're looking for?
