David Axelrod actually said...

"Somehow this president has the unerring capacity to turn moments that should be sacred into moments that are profane."

"This is a guy who will punch down at anybody who takes a shot at him."

"I don't know whether he's serious or not. And I don't know if he really knows what his authorities are."

"I think it does have an impact actually, Anderson. I think presidents want people around them with whom they're comfortable."