Did Obama Really Mis-speak?

Did President Obama really mis-speak or did he say exactly what he meant to say? Consider.......

1. I can't recall the President ever using such a childish out-of-place term as stupid, and he has been up against some really stupid people. His references are always polite and dignified, even when being lectured to by the likes of John McCain and Hilary Clinton.
   
2. He was prepared for this question and knew it was coming.
   
3. The President has said, and rightfully so, that we need further engagement on race.
4. The unsightly Health Care negotiation process was getting too much coverage, Americans were growing frustrated by all the confusing and contradictory information.
5. This administration has been known to use timing and statements to control the news cycle.
   

So, did the President misspeak, or like any accomplished magician, perform a slight of hand to focus our attention away from the details of political sausage making?

What's at the top of the news now, dominating all the news shows? A meaningful and comprehensive discussion of race, police relations and courtesy. Health Care has retreated to page 3.

Meanwhile, back at the Sausage Factory politicians are actually making progress pulling health care rabbits out of a hat instead of freezing, speechifying and polarizing in the bright lights of public attention.

Call me crazy, .............................