The Obama team’s defensive media call only makes that issue bigger, and the “after not going to Israel, Obama promises to go to Israel in the second term” lands on the front page of a number of papers. It causes a big stir in the Jewish community.

Next, Obama is pummeled on his “you didn’t build that” remarks. He comes up with a “I don’t hate business” ad that generates guffaws. The public the hears the context for the ad, and yes, it’s just as bad.

Romney then gives a very tough speech at the VFW, catching the Obama team flat-footed on sequestration and especially on national security leaks.