He risks 'exposure to' ridicule by saying such things in public.
The candidates are competing for television/media 'exposure'.
children's 'exposure to' violence on television
(..) I caught him burying a key piece of evidence he was obligated to turn over. The guy was guilty. The defense would have used it to let him walk. All right. What kind of exposure do you have? I told him no. He didn't listen. Then, you were obligated to report him. Which is why I left. (..)2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Rules of the Game Season: 1 Episode 11