And yes Bill, it is, indeed, exactly the same.*
http://firedoglake.com/2008/10/20/you-cannot-turn-back-the-tide-of-hope-so-suck-on-that/#more-32922
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/10/20/204023/54/741/636920
This is just a sample of several similar stories I've seen over the past week or so. I'm guessing the McPalin campaign just sees this as youthful high spirits.
* Preemptive response to whichever "Just like ...wharrgarrble" comparison is likely upcoming from the Box.