That Texas state senator who embarrassed himself (and Obama) (and Chris Matthews) on Hardball last week may not be as dumb as he seemed:

My most unfortunate gaffe is not, in any way, a comment on Senator Obama, his substantial record, or the great opportunity we all share to elect him President of the United States. ...

In the meantime, let’s not lose focus on what’s important in this election. It’s not my stunning televised defeat in "Stump the Chump."

Still, can't imagine the Obama campaign will be sending him out again anytime soon, what?