I would never advise a politician or any individual to use the word "typical" followed by an ethnic group/religious affiliation/skin color/nationality/gender/or sexual orientation.

There really is no such thing as a typical woman, typical gay, typical Latino, typical Catholic, or a typical Asian. I know our minds compartmentalize this way, but I'd highly suggest avoiding such langauge. Besides, it's not smart politics for Obama (not that I think he said it this way on purpose mind you) as it will only fuel wingnut fires.