McCain: "Obama's Freudian Slip Makes Him Unqualified"

McCain issued this statement a few days ago:

"Barack Obama sounded as though he turned over the top spot on the ticket today to his new mentor, when he introduced Joe Biden as the next president. The reality is that nothing has changed since Joe Biden first made his assessment that Barack Obama is not ready to lead. He wasn't ready then and he isn't ready now."

Background On Barack Obama's Freudian Slip

Barack Obama: "So let me introduce to you the next President -- the next Vice President of United States of America, Joe Biden!" (Barack Obama, Remarks, Springfield, IL, 8/23/08)

Ok, so I get the argument that perhaps he picked Joe Biden to be his "mentor," but relating that to this "freudian slip" seems like a stretch to me. I've been critical of the "misspeaking" defense before, but come on, everyone slips up now and then.

Wrong Rating: 1 out of 4 (spin)