See now..... lots are people are going to jump on this.....BUT.....you have to remember this is a Vance tactic, not a lie.
The Vance tactic is based on the 'fact' you can.......
a. Say what the hell you want (it's up to the media to check the veracity of any statements).
b. Say what the hell you want, if it is a genuine attempt to educate the electorate.