If I were Obama, as soon as I heard this remark by Schuster, I would make a very strong reply along the lines of: "I am not in charge at MSNBC. But I assure you that if anyone on my campaign or associated with it had made such a remark, I would have fired that person on the spot. It makes no difference to me that the phrase Mr. Schuster spoke has several interpretations. Just as what Mr. Imus said was totally unacceptable--and he paid the price--so should Mr. Shuster. I have zero tolerance for that sort of thing."

And I think it's important that he say something like this.

I think the only reason he would not is if he considers the whole thing a tempest in a teapot--or possibly doesn't hear about it. Obviously, his schedule is rather full these days. But I think it's actually something he should address.