Justin's Political Corner

(CBS News) In response to Mitt Romney’s criticism of the Obama administration for its handling of recent violence in Egypt and Libya, President Obama told CBS News on Wednesday that Romney “seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later.”

“There’s a broader lesson to be learned here,” Mr. Obama told “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft. “And I think — you know, Governor Romney seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later. And as president, one of the things I’ve learned is you can’t do that. That, you know, it’s important for you to make sure that the statements that you make are backed up by the facts. And that you’ve thought through the ramifications before you make ‘em.”

Asked if Romney’s attacks were irresponsible, the president replied, “I’ll let the American people judge that.”

Steve Schmidt, senior campaign strategist to Sen. John McCain in McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, told CBS News Wednesday that Romney’s “comments were a big mistake, and the decision to double down on them was an even bigger mistake.”

h/t: CBSNews.com