President Obama defended himself over calling Mitt Romney a “bullshitter” when a Denver reporter asked him to justify that remark in light of his promise to improve civility in Washington, D.C.

“You know, this was a conversation after an interview, a casual conversation with a reporter,” Obama, who was visibly irritated at getting the question, told 9News’ Kyle Clark.

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