As another example, just yesterday McCain said that he's proud that he's fought for Martin Luther King day, which he actually didn't. In fact, he supported rescinding MLK day.
He really doesn't remember what he supported.
* McCain Supported Gov. Evan Mechamâs Decision In 1987 To Rescind Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer, âIn a vote likely to haunt him for the rest of his public career, McCain voted against 1983 legislation establishing the third Monday in January as the federal holiday marking Kingâs birthday. Back home in Arizona, he supported Gov. Evan Mechamâs decision in 1987 to rescind an executive order creating a state holiday for King, but later reversed his position.â [Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/16/08]
* McCain Voted Against Creating Martin Luther King Holiday. In 1983, McCain voted against a motion to suspend the rules and pass a bill to designate the third Monday of every January as a federal holiday in honor of the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The motion passed 89-77. [HR 3706, Vote 289, 8/2/83; CQ 1983]