Freudian Typo?

I'm guessing a copy editor somewhere at the Associated Press will soon be getting a good talking to:

[John McCain's] top [VP] contenders are said to include Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Less traditional choices mentioned include former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, an abortion-rights supporter, and Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democratic vice presidential prick in 2000 who now is an independent.