A somewhat blunt term for finessing a statement this way is pussyfooting around.

to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.

"Pussyfoot." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 18 May 2016.

It's commonly heard as "stop pussyfooting around" and is well suited to disclamatory bloat that retracts the statement but leaves the idea in your head.

A somewhat blunt term for finessing a statement this way is pussyfooting around.

to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.

"Pussyfoot." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 18 May 2016.

It's commonly heard as "stop pussyfooting around" and is well suited to disclamatory bloat that retracts the statement but leaves the idea in your head.