John McCain's campaign taunted Barack Obama Thursday following a report that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has already starting planning for his White House transition.

"Before they’ve even crossed the 50-yard line, the Obama campaign is already dancing in the end zone with a new White House transition team," McCain spokesman Brian Rogers said in a statement. "The American people are more concerned with Barack Obama’s poor judgment and readiness to lead than his inaugural ball."

The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder reported that Obama has directed his aides to begin planning for a transition.

According to the blog, a small group is handling the preliminary stages of the process, and John Podesta -- Bill Clinton's former chief of staff -- will probably be asked to head the transition team if Obama wins.

Click here to read the blog on Obama's transition team in The Atlantic.