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A funny moment happened on the campaign trail when former Republican presidential candidate John McCain mistakenly endorsed Obama

A funny moment happened on the campaign trail Thursday when former Republican presidential candidate John McCain mistakenly endorsed his former White House rival. (CNN)

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Updated: Friday, 06 Jan 2012, 5:48 AM CST
Published : Friday, 06 Jan 2012, 5:48 AM CST

CHARLESTON, S.C. (CNN/) - A funny moment happened on the campaign trail Thursday when former Republican presidential candidate John McCain mistakenly endorsed his former White House rival.

Here is an exchange between Senator McCain, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, and GOP presidential candidate and former Gov. Mitt Romney:

SEN. MCCAIN: "I am confident with the leadership and the backing of the American people, President Obama will turn this country around. We believe in America. We believe that our best days are ahead of us..."

GOV. HALEY: "President Romney."

SEN. MCCAIN: "President Romney. Excuse me! President Romney. President Romney. President--"

ROMNEY: "Not to be confused!"

SEN. MCCAIN: "--Romney! Argh! President Romney! President Romney will turn -- will turn this around."

The Arizona senator gave his endorsement to Romney on Wednesday.