We've got some presidential mis-speaks a plenty too. Some haven't been a governor, and didn't come from a "red" state.
This is clearly not an example of a politician simply "misspeaking".
As much as it would be comforting if it actually was, incompetence is not limited to either political party.
Yet. Wait for them to evaluate the blowback, and then the walkback from the comment.
Polarize much? Let's just go back to the general population not trusting the government or any politician regardless of party affiliation. They're all corrupt and ignorant, it's a basic requirement.