Another John McCain Gaffe -- Iraq Was the First Major Conflict After 9/11

Another John McCain Gaffe -- Iraq Was the First Major Conflict After 9/11

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This is the same interview in which McCain claimed the surge led to the Anbar Awakening, which is demonstrably false. But watch below for another gaffe when McCain says Iraq was the first major conflict after 9/11.

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Yes once again McCain is demonstrating his 'expertise' as a leader who 'understands' war.

Now is this going to be received by all those who are so keen on bashing Obama on things like "57 states" or his statements about the "Senate Banking Committee"? Probably not.

Even though this once again demonstrates McCain's inability to keep facts straight, especially in regards to what so many consider his "strong point".

Does this matter? In and of itself not really, McCain is a confused old man we all know it, whether we admit it or not.

What does matter is that once again CBS has edited this tidbit out obviously to help cover McCain's tracks.

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[edit on 24-7-2008 by Animal]