'Middle of the Road' strategy to nowhere

Obamaspeak:

'I continue to believe, based on what I have heard, that there was an overreaction in pulling Professor Gates out of his home to the station. I also continue to believe, based on what I heard, that Professor Gates probably overreacted as well.'

In strategic terms this is termed as 'Middle of the Road' strategy. Takes you nowhere. Means nothing.

Exactly what Obama wanted. Mean nothing with his 'regret'. He got it spot on.