Fiorina Makes an Unforced Error

Carly Fiorina is a political rookie and from time-to-time it's going to show up in the campaign.  The day after her win she was caught on tape making an uncomplimentary comment about Barbara "Dumb-as-a-Box-of-Rocks" Boxer's hair, and today she unnecessarily keeps the story alive:

California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina said Sunday she regrets being caught on tape making fun of Sen. Barbara Boxer's hair, but didn't say whether she apologized to the Democratic incumbent.

Fiorina, who last week won the Republican nomination to take on Boxer, said she was quoting a friend when a live microphone captured her saying Boxer's hair is "so yesterday." But she told "Fox News Sunday" that the worst part of the situation is that people are focusing now less on issues and more on trivialities.

"I regret this whole situation. I gave people the opportunity to talk about something petty and superficial. And this is a very serious election year about serious issues," Fiorina said. "You know, what I think I owe the voters is a commitment to stay focused on facts, on issues and on the things that really matter, and I will keep that commitment to the voters."

First of all, truth is always a defense and Boxer's hair IS "so yesterday". Secondly, when asked about the issue today she just should have said "that issue is so yesterday, let's move on" rather than get into an explanation that just serves to keep the story alive.

Carly - I'm available for message consulting if you need me...and you really do need me.