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- bitfreak, on 09/24/2008, -3/+61NO! McCain is not directly involved in the bailout planning, nor is Obama. The crisis should not delay the debates. No frigging way, get on with it.
He needs to STOP playing grab ass with the Wall Street monkeys that caused this and stay focused on the task, He's in the race, we don't need to be taken off task. These debates will have no material impact on the bailout planning unless he loses miserably.
FTA: Flanking McCain were former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, his one-time rival for the GOP presidential nomination, and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman. Others in the meeting were John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, and John Thain, the CEO of Merrill Lynch before it was acquired by Bank of America earlier this month for a much-reduced value.
A survey by The Associated Press found that Thain was the best-paid corporate executive in the U.S. in 2007, receiving approximately $83.1 million in salary and bonuses that year.
McCain has stated repeatedly that the bailout package should not allow large payouts, called "golden parachutes," for executives at failing firms like Merrill Lynch. Asked whether he believed the panel of business titans agreed with him on that principle, McCain said, "I think this group of people are as knowledgeable on the financial status of America as any group of Americans that I can find."
McCain planned to meet later Wednesday with foreign leaders in town for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly. His running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, was set to join him in a meeting with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko.
McCain was also scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and with Bono, the lead singer of U2 and an activist on global poverty and AIDS. He was scheduled to tape an appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman."
McCain scheduled a session with Lady Lynn de Rothschild, a former supporter and fundraiser for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential run who announced last week that she was supporting McCain. - huntress58, on 09/24/2008, -1/+41This is just a gimmick, he is going to shake up his campaign at this time and wants to replace Rick Davis and Sarah Palin, watch out for their games!
- Ephilation, on 09/24/2008, -1/+38I can't believe he's trying to pull this kind of stunt. Please, please, America, don't let politicians get away with these kinds of tactics. We deserve better.
- Deadpixel1221, on 09/24/2008, -0/+32I think this about the most pathetic thing I've ever seen.
- Cubeforce, on 09/24/2008, -1/+33Someone's scared of the debates coming up.. that or he can really only handle one issue at a time.
- inactive, on 09/24/2008, -0/+28Bwok-bwok-bwok! ***** McCain!
- vampyroteuthis, on 09/24/2008, -2/+30supposedly, the Obama camp called McCain's camp @ 08:30am this morning asking if he (McCain) would issue a joint statement with Obama...... not sure of any more details... but that was just reported on msnbc.com
@ first.... my initial reaction was as follows:
"this is NOTHING but political showmanship... a diversionary tactic.... more snake oil, from that snake oil salesman!!!
with the polls leaning Obama's way, and the debate this Friday, they KNEW that the race was going to be over if not for a HUGE shakeup!!!
this old man has NO SHAME!!!! nothing but political cover!!!"
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we'll have to wait and hear from Sen. Obama in a moment when he issues a statement to see what's going on here.... - Echota, on 01/05/2009, -1/+28There is no ligical reason for him to cancel the Friday night debate! Whats Up?
- inactive, on 09/24/2008, -0/+27He is doing poorly in his practice debates. Too much on his plate - Rick Davis, Palin's "photo ops"
- flailking, on 09/24/2008, -1/+27How can he work on the economy if he has even stated that he knows nothing about it...
Picture old man with slide rule and abacus. - bluefieldgreens, on 09/24/2008, -1/+27Just read a comment on another blog -- great idea -- JUST SWAP DATES WITH THE VP DEBATE! :-) LOL
- peticsu, on 09/24/2008, -0/+25Economy Polls
* LA Times/Bloomberg: Obama +13 (48-35)
* WaPo/ABC News: Obama +14 (53-39)
* Pew Research: Obama +12 (47-35)
* Fox News: Obama +10 (47-37)
This is pure panic from McCain...they dont need to postpone the debates, they can switch topics to the economy. The world doesnt stop so McCain can take a nap... - inactive, on 09/24/2008, -1/+25i thought the fundamentals of the economy are strong.
he has time to watch football games but not enough time to debate on national security.
what-the-*****?
this ***** was on mike and mike after the financial crisis hit talking about sports is a good way for him to relax.
they should ask him if he watched the jets chargers game on monday. apparently the economy became super serious in two days.
john mccain is no longer a viable candidate for president. - bitfreak, on 09/24/2008, -1/+25"Teacher, the liberals ate my homework!"
- Olon97, on 09/24/2008, -0/+23Obama campaign response: "we can handle both"
Shame for Obama that the Presidency doesn't require an ability to multitask... - ChristPissed, on 09/24/2008, -0/+23Let Sarah take John's place and have her debate Obama.
That is the V.P.'s job, to fill in whenever the President is having a nervous breakdown. - iamcommie, on 09/24/2008, -0/+22Faking an injury, good one Jonny.
- theillest1, on 09/24/2008, -2/+24*****!
- seldon21, on 09/24/2008, -1/+21Leadership, John McCain just announced that he is going to go back to Washington D.C. and dive into this crisis we are currently facing. If this isn't a political play it is more proof that he doesn't have what it takes to lead. Knee jerk reactions and quick
What is he going to do if he is president and something happens that demands true leadership? Run over to the congress and start cracking skulls? No, he will have to rely on the people put in power to do the countries work and to work the back channels to get things done.
True leaders will in some cases freak out (behind closed doors) and with in their mind but they will know the decisions and directions given to those around them will be followed and a resolution will be arrived at to resolve the crisis.
Mr. Obama, don't fall for this ploy. Let McCain suspend his campaign for good, let him go back to the Senate and spin his wheels there. He has been trying to get out of this race for the last month anyways. Proof: Sarah Palin, the ever increasing lies and mis-truths being told by him and his campaign. The people who have remained by his side during this campaign.
Use the time at the Friday night "debate" as a chance to show the American people who still haven't figured this one out that they are being snowed and bs'd. And show them/us what true leadership is and can be. - Heydude008, on 09/24/2008, -1/+21What a cop out!
- JordanLyons, on 09/24/2008, -0/+19"The Only Thing That's Changed In The Last 48 Hours Is The Public Polling"
- jayfish, on 09/24/2008, -0/+15Here's a better idea. How about we postpone the bailout until after the election? That way the people who will actually have to manage this "crisis" can have a say in how it's to be managed.
- uptown, on 09/24/2008, -0/+15McFraid
- ScienceDoc, on 09/24/2008, -0/+14McSame - Not Ready to Lead! Not Ready to Respond! Ready to Retire!
- OohChit, on 09/24/2008, -0/+14Setting us up for something???
If you've read "The Shock Doctrine" you shouldn't be surprised.. - sharpfork, on 09/24/2008, -0/+13The only thing that has changed in the last 48 hours has been McSame tanking in the polls.
- Goddesscon2001, on 09/24/2008, -0/+13Damn..been waiting for this debate..set up an event on Obamas site to host a party and a screening of Slacker Uprising..
Hope this is not true...but if it is..we need to Digg this article up and fast! - bluefieldgreens, on 09/24/2008, -1/+13McCain's announcement came after the two candidates held private talks about joining forces to address the Wall Street meltdown. The Obama campaign said the Democrat initiated the talks, but McCain beat Obama to the punch with the first public statement calling for the two to rise above politics in a time of crisis
- acroyear2, on 09/24/2008, -0/+12This is more than just postponing the debate. He has suspended his campaign...
- diggzoid, on 09/24/2008, -0/+11Oh no there's a crisis, let's postpone THE perfect time to have a debate. WTF?
- RealityDigg, on 09/24/2008, -0/+11Move the debates up and get them out of the way s they an focus on the bailout ....McCain is trying to hide Palin, and now he is trying to hide himself. Incredible that they would politicize an effort by Obama to work together.
- lawyernerd, on 09/24/2008, -0/+11Let me see if I have this straight. McCain spent 26 years creating the conditions that made this crisis possible. His campaign manager has been under a cloud of scandal for the last three days, his VP is candidate non-grata, and McCain is slipping in the polls.
And McCain wants to postpone a debate on...foreign policy? Seriously? Why? Is it during his nap time?
Or could it possibly be that McCain is panicking and looking for a way to stop Obama's momentum.... - bitfreak, on 09/24/2008, -0/+10I LOVE this idea. I would even do pay-per-view to see the VP debate sooner. Hell, they could donate the proceeds to the people who need it down in South Texas after Ike's damage.
- NYCdowntown, on 09/24/2008, -1/+10Edit (4m 39s…)
"NO DAVIS CLARITY..."
"NO POTENTIAL VP INTERVIEWS...!!!!???"
"NO TROOPERGATE..."
"PRESS IS BAD if they don't compliment me..."
"NO DEBATE, when I am down ..."
OK FIDEL CASTRO, what else???
McSame =Fidel Castro - GoneGreen, on 09/24/2008, -0/+9He doesn't want to say anything about the Economy he will regret. He is waiting for Congress to take the lead on this one and then he can condemn or condone their actions. He's a pussy.
- stonecircle, on 06/11/2009, -0/+9This is all a huge media ploy. Plain and simple. Grampy needs a break from the campaign trail, isn't up to the debate physically or mentally, and this will not only make him look presidential, but give him a much needed rest. The rest of us are able to work our day jobs and still handle extra curricular responsibilities as they arise. McCain obviously has access to jets to get him around. Certainly McCain isn't proposing he's going to be working 16 hours a day on this stuff. We all know better, Johnny. You've repeatedly lied to the American people throughout this campaign and you think we're going to trust what you tell us now? You've blown it buddy. Day late and a dollar short...
- MixMastaKooz, on 09/24/2008, -0/+9I guess the gist of this is that he can meet with Bono and David Letterman, but can't do a debate on a Friday night!? Pathetic.
- yoyoadrian, on 09/24/2008, -0/+9damn Drudge is so for McCain its desperate
- frankidadio, on 09/24/2008, -0/+9Don't buy It Barack.... You can debate AND meet. DON"T BUY IT! Stay on top.
- pastranar0x, on 09/24/2008, -0/+8sounds like someone forgot to study for the big test.
- MixMastaKooz, on 09/24/2008, -0/+7This should be Obama's statement, "A President in the 21st Century needs to be a multi-tasker. He or she will need to deal with multiple problems/issues at the same time. John McCain just demonstrated that he is not fit to be President."
- inactive, on 09/24/2008, -2/+9Dugg for lack of "BREAKING" in title.
- acroyear2, on 09/24/2008, -4/+11***** Fist!
- inactive, on 09/24/2008, -3/+9He can move it but no one other then the 2 main partys can be included.....WTF?
- MixMastaKooz, on 09/24/2008, -0/+6Since this is a House issue (as it deals with money and as per the Constitution, the House controls the purse strings), the Senate basically takes a back seat. If Obama had proposed this, I would accuse him of grandstanding, but I think Obama has read the Constitution, and knows about the House deal. McCain/Obama can propose or concur with amendments without having to drop everything.
Article I
Section 7. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills. - bonitatortuga, on 09/24/2008, -0/+6so he's going to be like Bush reading a children's book while terrorists are flying planes into buildings? is that the lesson that we are learning? only one thing at a time, and certainly not the most important thing, like the debate which he owes to the american people...and he's the one bitching about obama never hosting a town hall event but NOW it is not convenient for him...what a disgrace!
- vampyroteuthis, on 09/24/2008, -0/+6POLITICAL THEATER!!!! NOTHING MORE!!!
SINCE WHEN DID THAT OLD MAN KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THE ECONOMY TO POSSIBLY HELP THE CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS ON THIS MATTER?!!!??
100% SNAKE OIL!!!!!!! - peticsu, on 09/24/2008, -0/+6this is the same media cycle manipulation that he pulled with Palin...Obama should call him on it and direct blowback against McCain
- BigPapi, on 09/24/2008, -0/+5I like that. Let the failed companies sweat it out for a few more months before they get their $700 billion food stamp.
- KIMBERLIY, on 09/24/2008, -0/+5McCain will be useless in DC anyway,so they should have the debate .
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