During an energy discussion in Las Vegas, Nevada, the presumptive Democratic nominee bashes McCain’s energy incentive proposal unveiled Monday, calling it a “gimmick.”

“When John F. Kennedy decided that we were going to put a man on the moon, he didn’t put a bounty out for some rocket scientist to win…”

Read full remarks here. Watch video above.

Plus: Obama also met with technology workers and experts at Springs Preserve, an environmental landmark in the city. Read pool report here.

Response: Sen. Richard Burr and McCain senior policy advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin hold afternoon media call on Obama’s remarks, call Obama “Dr. No of energy policy.” Campaign also responds in statement here.