McCain realizes he cannot win this election now without again trying to do something rash. He chose Palin and that blew up in his face. He now thinks he can do a patriotic song and dance and say he shows leadership and puts country first. We all know the truth. His world revolves around him and he will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. This is the problem with this man. He does rash things without thinking them through and then will not back down because to do so in his mind is unmanley. He has a problem with women and thinks he can control them and that they are there just for him. He is a man that thinks women should be armcandy and window dressing and nothing more. If tyhey dare express themselves as having an opinion he laughs and thinks they are inept. He is holding Palin back because he knows she is an airhead whose claim to fame is that she has been in the right place at the right time and is not above abandoning truth to get what she wants. These two are dangerous

The libs can't stand it. McCain is decisive and "the one" is about ready to vote "present." Why have the debate anyway. There isn't going to be a teleprompter and "the one' is just going to stand there and go Uh, Uh, Uh , Uh, bu, bu , but uh, uh. he was too chicken to debate McCain across the country in town hall style debates No, No, no…couldn't do that, might have to think on his feet, wouldn't be able to take his teleprompter like he did in the rodeo arena the other day. Guess this cowboy didn't wanna be bucked off. Well, at least the teleprompter supplied the 'bull' in that speechj.

‘We need the Republican nominee for president to let us know where he stands and what we should do.’ could someone please point me to this statement that Brian Rogers supposedly heard.

Are Democrats so scared of McCain ?

C'mon, let him also get an opportunity to speak his mind folks.
His announcement to come to Capitol Hill has shaken these liberals.

I . . . AM . . . SO . . . SICK . . . OF . . . THE . . . GOP!!!!!!

CAN WE JUST GET THIS THING OVER AND ELECT SENATOR OBAMA? GIVEN THE MESS THAT 8 YEARS OF GOP RULE HAS GIVEN US, I CAN"T BELIEVE MCCAIN ACTUALLY THINKS HE DESERVES TO BE PRESIDENT.

AND THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO VOTED GOP IN THE LAST TWO ELECTIONS. THE REST OF US REALLY APPRECIATE THE MESS YOU HELPED TO CREATE. THANKS TO THE EVANGELICALS TOO!

PLEASE GIVE US A BREAK AND STAY HOME ON NOVEMBER 4. THANKS!!!!!!

These comments are utterly ridiculous. They might as well be coming from the Obama campaign themselves. First, McCain suggested that BOTH he and Obama postpone the debate and come to Washington to help solve the problem. Otherwise, we'll get the same mess we've got now, i.e. Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid manipulating the situation to try to make Republicans look bad so they can continue to cast the blame elsewhere for things that happened under their watch (as well as Bill Clinton's). McCain is the one taking politics out of the equation by saying he and Obama should work together for the betterment of the country. It's ironic that those who claim to want government to be bipartisan, are so disgustingly partisan themselves that they can't see real bipartisanship when it happens. Get over yourselves, Obama fans, it's not all about him or YOU.

Im so ready for Obama/Biden to tame (OLD MAN AND HIS PITTBULL) I dont know a bout yall but im ready for real change.I try hard to listen to Mcshame and his personal stripper………… the only thing i hear from them is the same old (BU SH) .

I do not understand how anyone can honestly feel comfortable voting for this guy. You have to be either stupid or racist. It is what it is. If he becomes president than we get what we have coming. Judgement.

The debate MUST go forward…we Americans deserve this debate as scheduled. And we deserve a President that can Multi-Task!!

Obama/Biden 08

This whole mess is pretty frustrating to most people, I think. I mean, jobs are on the line, businesses, the economy, our retirement plans and so forth, and what does McCain do? He tries to get political points, which is just so bleeding obvious. I can't wait until election day, when I can vote for Obama and help fix this country. Cause man, it is seriously broken. Democrats have become the new fiscal conservatives. Who woulda thought it?

Maybe he wants it canceled. According to a video and some news reported right here on CNN stating that a woman who's bank goes belly up and has FDIC insured CD and the bank takes it was actually run by John McCain's son who two months before the bank went belly up resigned citing "Personal Reasons". Wow, imagine some political bantering regarding John McCain his own infidelity and his own family's
regard to the American public.

Bye Hillary, bye Pumas, Palin will win this election for McCain without your help. No more kissing up to screaming clinton supporters.

Palin 2012

McCain suddenly realizes that he misses Washington and its comfort zone. He suddenly seeks the security of the "do-nothing Washington" that he complains off.

McEvilKenevil stunts of Politics at work.

I will jump over a thousand lies to get to the polls. Unfortunately, I will land on a Palin of scam and completely WIPE OUT!

Hopefully it will be only their backs they break.

WAKE UP AMERICA - YOU CALLED PEOPLE IDIOTS. BUT PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. OBAMA DID VOTE PRESENT QUITE A FEW TIME WHEN HE REPRESENTED HIS DISTRICT IN THE ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT. AND PRESENT THERE HAD A DIFFERENT MEANING.

To Lisa P. evidently you are still in high school and not old enough to vote so get out your history book and start reading. This started as early as1984 and was probably ( by alot of view points) thrown over the top when Pres. Clinton deregulated the housing industry. This has been the product of alot of corrupt politicians in both parties. Now you are supporting the biggest crook of all!

It is a huge political stunt and everybody knows exactly what he is trying to pull. He's down in the polls, people are tired of his bull and his lies, and he wants again to turn attention away from Obama and back to him. Wrong again, John!

I have voted republican my entire life. But this year I am ASHAMED of the Republican Ticket. Barack Obama sounds Presidential everyday. McCain comes up with stupid comments and outrageous lies everyday. And Palin is a disgrace, there is no way she should even be on the ticket. I really don't see how McCain/Palin can get a SINGLE vote. People must be out of their minds to even consider them. I can only hope that there are many, many more Republicans and Independents that can see thru their sham of a campaign.
GO OBAMA/BIDEN

Winston Churchill: “A politician thinks about the next elections - the statesman thinks about the next generations.”

Obama is thinking about the next election.

McCain is thing about the next generation.

McCain is the statesman.

We know McCain has not had anything to do with this bailout….but I do believe that he is setting a Republican political dirty trick on Obama…just like Bush did to MCain in 2000. McCain you can hide Palin from the press, but do you think we Americans are ever going to trust you and Palin to run this country. You are now acting and looking more foolish every day.

Obama watch your back….I do not trust Bush or McCain.

Mccain is stalling. He is not prepared, and Palin is not prepared. Wake up people!!!!

obama can go back and vote PRESENT.

Biden has no idea what he should do because the man is a dxxx fool.

Play it obama, play it. You're going to try to wring everything you can get out of this.

could obama have asked for a better opponent? this gut seriously does not want to be president. first the ridiculous palin pick, then this. nope. the man does not want to win.

110th congress

John McCain: 407 votes missed (63.8%), 231 votes cast
Barack Obama: 290 votes missed (45.5%), 348 votes cast
Hillary Clinton: 206 votes missed (32.3%), 432 votes cast
J. Biden: 193 votes missed (30.3%), 445 votes cast

McCain is a funny one to talk about needing to go back to Washington to do anything.

What McCain said "Country First" . He meant it. Why now? I will tell you why. Do you all realize how serious this matter is?

Let me ask you all what are your retirement funds invested in?

McCain/Palin 08

SOMEBODY TELL OBAMA THAT A 'CRISIS' IS NOT A TELEPROMPTER FAILURE!

I always wondered what kind of idiots can stand to watch CNN. After reading these comments, now I know. With Biden talking about FDR going on TV in 1929 and Obama never knowing which of the "57 states" he's in, who are the clowns?

I give up. We all know Mccain has made this a joke. I will vote for Obama and hope that other people see this for what it is. PANDERING. Even CNN wont call out this campaign. Thank god for Cambell Brown. She's the only real journalist left on this channel.

That McCain. What a hoot! Better than Fibber Mcgee and Molly!

Pardon me. If you are on Obama side, you would say these words. If you were on McCain side, you wouldnt say these words. So, you can stop being jealous as this is an very important issue about economy.

Now Pres. Bush calls for BO and JMc to attend DC conference tomorrow-so bots and CNN let me ask you now…Does this look bipartisan NOW?????-

Pelosi, Reid and Dodd-SHUT UP!!!!-you Dems look so foolish now!!!-Why wouldn't these 2 men come to Washington-one of them is going to help clean up the mess!!!-They BOTH need to be there to understand what is going to happen!

jm…sad sad man

McCain is unprepared and the entire world knows Palin is unprepared. But, you cannot just call a timeout and change the rules in the middle of the game. If McCain cannot handle a debate during this critical time, how is he going to effectively lead our country? This is yet another political stunt from his campaign and we are all getting sick of this nonsense. VERY UN-PRESIDENTIAL!

I thought Johnny wanted to debate? Just like his taunts for Obama to go overseas….until Obama knocked ot out of the park. Poor Johnny. Still hasn't learned to be careful what he wishes for. Like the little kid on the play ground, he's just going to pick up his marbles and go home (to one of them) driving one of his many cars. Boy, he really is just like the average American guy.

I'M SO GLAD I LEFT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY BEFORE THIS LITTLE TRICK HIT THE STREETS!!!!! (And, no, that was not in reference to Palin.)

The only thing McCain can take credit for is causing this problem!

I like the idea of Obama and McCain returning to work this out. They are still Senators, and they have a job to do. I know people think that McCain stepping away from the debate is a politcal move, but so is not returning to vote on the bill. If Obama does not vote on it, then he doesn't have to take responsibility if it doesn't work; if he votes while away, later on you could be hearing how he didn't have all the information and would change his vote.

There have been plenty of opportunities to debate, and discussing the issues without a prepared speech certainly has not hurt McCain so far, so I doubt fear has much to do with it. He has infinitely more experience than Obama in debating.

I wonder what the reaction would have been if Senator Obama had suggested coming back.

So, let me see if I have this right…….the candidate who himself said he doesn't know much about the economy is coming "to save the day"…….go figure!

Obama for America!

Thank You someone can see this was a political game

ISN'T MCSCUM BAG THE ONE THAT WORKED

REALLY HARD TO HAVE THE DEREGS IN PLACE,

THAT LEAD TO THIS DISASTER? HIM SAYING

HE WANTS TO COME TO THE HILL TO FIX IT,

IS LIKE HAVING A CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER

BABYSIT YOUR CHILDREN. OFF WITH THE SCUM BAG.

WE ARE SICK & TIRED OF BUSH, CHANE & MCBUSH.

Johnny wants to help work on the economic bailout after saying that the fundamentals of the economy are sound?

THANKS BUT NO THANKS JOHNNY.

Just goes to show you that Obama's not done cramming yet for the debate … He needs every minute he can get. Either that or he really feels that he's irrelevant in Washington !!!

So typical of McCain to propose change in the dates. He knows he cannot stand against Obama's logical and thought through arguments. So now he wants to postpone the debate on the most ridiculous pretext of going to DC to solve the crisis. Are you Joking? They don't need you.

Trying to postpone VP debate so that Palin gets more time. People, wake up and see what a nonsensical drama this is. How long they can take us for a ride? It is time to tell McCain-Palin to grow up and show leadership if they have any and not run away from the the debates.

We are not even talking about taking a full day, not even half a day. At the most this debate should take a few hours. You can't have a debate and cast your Senatorial vote on the same day? This is rediculous

On this one, I agree with McCain. We need a solution for the crisis. These two candidates doing a circus does not do any good.

The issue is neither candidate will be helpful in solving the situation. Instead of inviting them to solve the issue, we should lock them in somewhere, and hide them from the scene for a while.

And once the crisis is over, the both parties should step back and replace the candidates, decent people like Hillary Clinton or Olympia Snowe.

Shouldn't someone wanting to be the next President be interested in the details of this bail out?!?

Sounds to me like Obama is more interested in campaigning for electoral votes than what's actually going on in the here and now! He's about as enthusiatic to debate McCain as he was to get Florida and Michigan full votes–not! (At least until he was gift-wrapped free delegates by the DNC.)

What exactly does Mccain expect to do, since he doesn't serve on the committee that is working on this bill? It is really funny that 2 days before the debate he feels that it is of the upmost importance that everything stop so that he can help with the crises. This really doesn't seem to be very presidential to me. He can fool some people by trying to make them think that he is doing it for them, but his reasons are truly selfish. He isn't ready for the debate and needs a out.

Pelosi, Reid and Obama. reminds you of Larry, Curly and Moe of the Three Stooges fame. And put Biden in there as well and you can see the tragedy for the American People.

Both Obama and Biden voted at least twice for the famous bridge to no where. Then Biden told Katie Couric that FDR appeared on TV during the great depression of 1929. Funny since Hoover was president and TV didn't come into use by the presidents until much much later.

What stooges the Democratic leadership selected. Enny, Menny, Minney, Moe or Larry, Curly and Moe with Biden.

maybe he should send palin, after all she can build roads to no where,

Obama is not on the Senate Finance Committee. McCain is not on the Senate Finance Committee. Neither one is negotiating with the White House on a compromise and bailout solution. Neither one should go to Washington since they are not the ones involved in this. It would only politicize an already difficult situation. Mccain has said he doesn't know that much about the economy. Fine, I believe him. If he isn't part of the solution, I would rather he not be part of the problem. There is a bipartisan group working on a solution now. Why would either candidate want to mess this up unless it was a political stunt that they thought might benefit them? Hold the debate and keep campaigning. One of them is going to be elected President soon enough.

mccain gets crazier by the day, he's pitiful!

McCain is losing the economic argument. He needs to do something to shake it up. Once again, this could be genius or another bad risky maneuver. If the two sides manage to come up with a solution once McCain gets into the mix than he can take some credit for the result. The problem is is that this bail out is not popular especially with Conservatives. He is walking a very tricky balancing act. If McCain can get some concessions on CEO compensation in failed businesses and strong oversight and regulations, he might do well.

This is like a soap opera on daytime television. "Who Shoot JR"?

The is political posturing by McCain, one, he is not prepared and secondly, Moose Woman is equally unprepared. So why not do this is they want the presidential candidate's debate postponed, why not put the VP debate on Friday and the Presidential debate on next week. But either way, McCain/Palin will not be prepared for the debates. Look at McCain he can barely control his eyes because of his melanoma medication taking the best of him. This man in unfortunately really sick, physically and mentally.

I hope there is no decision by the 26 th. MCcain presense is going to cause a deadlock and it will be presented in the next session.

John McCain is a joke …

Can he put his underware on by himself these days ??

Go home John … leave running the country to people who care

Hey, I have an idea….Obama should suggest that Biden and Palin take this Friday's debate on Foreign Policy (or make it the format/topics they were going to use for the VP debate). Then Obama and McCain can take the VP date.

What does McCain think he can contribute to the discussion? He's a self-professed ignoramus on the economy so is he going there just to bluster and bellow? He has very limited understanding of either the problem or the solutions and has today admitted he hasn't even read the three page bailout plan yet!!!!!

Hey Wake-up America.

The reference to a "present" vote is for the Illinois senate…which does include "present" as a voting option.

Duh.

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So, if Palin is so qualified to be President in the event of McCain's incapacity or inability to perform, since McCain wants to forego the first presidential debate with Obama, why not let Palin debate Obama? Besides McCain has no reason to return to DC and contribute to the bailout plan as he is a self-admitted idiot in economics and finance.

Party lines? Are we not surprised? I think America is quickly figuring out which party needs to have the presidency, and will make it known in spades on election day!

what a flake.

I've read in Illinois that senators can present as a protest vote. That means the senator was there to vote but doesn't agree with the bill. Apparently, many senators there have done the same thing. I used to wonder about the present vote as well. Guess that is how things work in Chicago.

I don't know why Senator McCain wants to cancel the debates. Since both campaigns have planes, they can fly to DC and vote. That would leave time to debate. Also, the debate topic could be switched to the economy instead of foreign policy.

As an event planner, I feel bad for the folks in Mississippi. It can be quite costly to cancel a huge event. Yes, the country is in an economic crisis. However, it could cost millions to cancel that event. That is also tax payer money down the drain.

Republicans are a bunch of treacherous people. Watch out for McCain attempting to hijack the bailout negotiations. He isn't be above claiming credit for others' work.

Country first - more like "McCain's election first." Pathetic. I used to kind of like John McCain - not anymore, he makes my skin crawl. I think he's a crook at heart - Keating 5 anyone???

its the economy stupid! Except when you want to skip a even more important debate

ALL DEMOCRATS are concerned humans who put their country first, before party, or poilitics. They all have concern about the financial crisis and they all support McCain or anyone else acting like a leader and trying to solve this crisis.

Everyone, step aside. The mavericks are in town to shake things up. The maverick economist and his sidekick pitbull will cleanup this mess. What a sham!

Will McCain's input be that which he had as part of the KEATING 5 which really set the stage for the current situation. What do you say Mac ?

Good for Senator McCain! Country first!

Obama is just for himself first!

A U.S. Senator is 1/100th of one-half of one-third of the govenment. I think they can do without you, Senator McCain. I know I can.

Obama/Biden '08

Hey, McCain we know what you up to. Come on we are not that stupid. You had used this game before, don't you remember??? Meanwhile, if you are a real soldier, you should face the challenge rather making excuse. Face Obama on Friday's debate and let Sarah Palin speak. Don't you dare change her date of debate with Biden even he will smash her. Can't wait!!

McCain proves once again he doesn't understand the economy. He is pushing for a bailout, but can he explain how it will ameliorate the crisis. He’s pushing so that it is implemented by Friday or no debate. The economy is months away from recovering, the crisis will still loom for the next several weeks. McCain will accomplish nothing by participating, and if the bailout is not carefully planned it could make matters infinitely worse. McCain wanted to fire the head of the SEC, and is a proponent of deregulation, now he supports a bailout. Cooler heads must prevail.
McCain is all about Machiavellian politics. Enough lies. Enough secrecy; the debates must take place.

Only a retard would not see that is what McCain is up to. Let's see demacrats cave it at the stunt and hand John McCain the presidency. We all know this is not about putting country first. It it was, he would stay away from Washington and keep presidential politics out of the equation!

How will the McCain camp spin this one?

McCain how could you let this happen after all you learned in the $500 Billion bailout in 1990? Or did you learn nothing from that scandal?

We see right through you McCain. Sarah Palin was right when she said that she intended to bring transparency to Washington. Who knew that she was talking about you. What a ridiculous political stunt. Only racist and those who are ignorant will fall for this mess.

Just goes to show you how McCain flips flops all over the place and not to mention his running mate who continues to hide behind McCainscoat tailes. Who is Palin? Enough is enough when it comes treating someone like Palin who looks like an idiot at the moment for not coming out to the media and tell us what she is like or dislikes on heavy duty issues that effects all of us.

We want to know. As long she is not going to show herself with the media, what is she going to do when it comes time for VP Debate hide behind a curtain while she debates against Biden?

McCain/Palin go shoot a moose or something, it would be more productive than your current agenda!

What a grand ole mess McNut is making of this situation.

CONGRESS IN RECESS SEPTEMBER 26

VOTE ON ECONOMY PACKAGE: 99-0-1

1 ABSENTEE - BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.

DUH!!!!!!!

Reid is right about one thing - they definitely need leadership…….which is exactly why McCain needs to go back there. Someone needs to lead. McCain is the only one capable. Unless we want to bring Hillary back into the mess.

To Wake-up American, you are an idiot.

They vote present when they don’t want to take a stand or they don’t have the courage to take a stand.

KUKU
A present vote in the Illinois House is considered a "Yes" vote. You should find out what you are talking about before making stupid comments like you have.

"TODAY, WE ARE "ALL" WALL STREET-ERS" …..

oh…. wait…..

The real stunt is how this will effect the debates. Should McCain pull this off ideally, the debate committee would change the dates as requested (don't hold your breath on that one) and the VP debate would be rescheduled.

FAT CHANCE!!!

The next step you can expect from McCain is the argument that there will only be 3 debate dates left and they should only have presidential candidates involved, thus making it impossible again for Sarah Palin to be asked questions from ANYONE!!!!

Obama's stance on all of this….
…where's this so called joint statement we've been hearing about all day? Seems like Barak may have pulled the plug on that one quietly after McCain's big ploy was announced.

That headline is a very sad thing to see. It confirms that there is nothing, including the possible financial freezing of a nation and in some respect the world, that will stop these people from thinking only about themselves and their party. And by the way, was I mistaken or did Obama, in his address to the press today, describe a morning conversation with McCain that never took place??? That he just left a message for McCain to call him without even saying about what?? Then went on t.v. and described a conversation that morning that never happened? That would make him an outright liar, yes?

IN other words, Stop intruding on Pelosi's and Reid's Show

Does anyone else smell a McChicken???

Three questions:

1. Will Palin also suspend campaigning, as she is the only one of the four nominees not serving in the U.S. Senate and so extraneous to the bailout negotiation process?

2. Why is McCain canceling his ads? This is puzzling, as they do not require his presence or time, presumably they are already in the can and paid for.

3. Is this really all about creating an excuse to postpone the VP debate because Palin is not prepared - to talk to the press, to debate Biden, to serve as VP or God forbid, as President?

Well, Obama can say he had nothing to do with it. I don't think any thing will be good for the taxpayers. Obama can, once again, show his good judgement by not voting either way. When you don't pull the lever, we can only take ones word for how they may have voted?

This is just another one of McCain's tricks to pull ahead in the polls..Again he thinks the public is stupid..Anyone can see he just wants to try to take credit..
McCain doesn't care about Country First, it's more McCain first! Obama contacted Mccain to work out a deal, McCain ignored the call, Is this McCain's idea of bipartisanship?? McCain is running from having to give the American public his plan.. HE HASN"T GOT A PLAN!!!

McCain it's time for you to retire in 1 of your 7 homes…You're a JOKE

Will Harry Reid said he “can’t stand John McCain”, with all that hate I am sure he can’t be objective when he says we don’t need John McCain to be there.

Did you really expect Reid to say anything different when the golden boy decided to stay and campaign.

When was the last time Reid or Pelosi did anything to put Country above Party?

One example, just one example please.

ALL DAY THE DEMOCRATS WERE SAYING THEY DID NOT HAVE TO RUSH AND THEY WERE NOT CLOSE TO A DEAL. MCCAIN SUSPENDS HIS CAMPAIGN AND NOW THE DEMOCRATS ARE CLOSE TO A DEAL. WHICH ONE IS IT. I THINK OBAMA IS FIDDELING WHILE ROME BURNS. WE ARE IN TERRIBLE TROUBLE, PEOPLE ARE LOSING MONEY LIKE MAD, BANKS ARE NOT GIVING CREDIT, AT LEAST 100 MORE BANKS ARE IN TROUBLE, AND OBAMA WANTS TO DEBATE. PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK.

It took the Republicans eight years to get us into this mess — you'd think they'd give the Democrats eight days to get us out of it. But of course blame is the name of the game as far as the Republicans are concerned, real solutions are for losers, what this crisis we ignored all summer and now have dumped in your lap isn't over yet? Spin and spin again…

When cramming for an exam but realize you're not ready, you make any excuse so as not to have to take the test . This just show why McCain finished 894th out of 899 at the Naval Academy….

McCain jumps from one stunt to another.

This reminds me when I was in college, taking an essay I didn't understand… Just throw everything I have against the wall and see if anything sticks.

MCSAME IS A LOSER!!!

I totally agree, McChicken will try to get the credit …

By the way you idiots, there is no such thing as voting Present. Voting is either Yes, No, or Missed Vote. Present is for attendance. Why don’t you Republican’s try to learn something by for you post something so ignorant.

WAKE-UP AMERICA. The only chance for change is Obama/Biden. At least a chance!!

It is always about him. It just shows how McCain doesn't really care about the people. He doesn't understand what the people are facing. He is using this for his own personal gains. He is shameless. The republicans and democrats in congress should be able to come to some bipartisan agreement which is what the country needs and deserves. It doesn't take a John McCain to get it done.

Afraid of a debate on the ecomony?? Hmmmmm. I wonder why!

Considering McCain has been fairly open in admitting he knows little about economics what precisely does he intend to do?

I don't think the other Senators really have time to start tutoring him so he's simply going to be a distraction.

Hey, I've got a great idea!

Why don't we ask the guy whose stalling of regulators caused the last great investment company bailout to go and author a bill for the CURRENT bailout of an investment company caused by removing regulators!

You've "helped" enough, Johnny 5, we do not need any more of your input.

gawd…another Moron…this self proclaimed 'economically illiterate' nominee who just a couple of days prior to the fiasco on wall street which led to this current crisis proclaimed the economy 'fundamentally sound' now says he wants to ' suspend' his campaign to..um…lend his 'economic' expertise to the debate…go figure…who the hell does he think he is…a nobel economics laureate? and someone please explain to me the 'rationale', if any, behind the Reupube's mantra…cut taxes, increase defend spend, balance the budget..someone as senile as Reagan in 1980 could propose that and get away with it 'cause every one knew he was nutz…but, even though McGoofy is showing signs of that same senility…and regarding himself as an economics expert which the current debate cannot do without in order to avoid confronting, on friday night, an intellectual of the caliber of Obama–he has a lot of explaining to do as to how he is going to cut taxes with that 700 billion dollar bailout the moron in white house is proposing…people..you need to question stuff like this..someone has to pay for these genocidal wars for Oil…!!

hey old man go back to your cave liar. this man is a liar thats all i can say

So does McCain think he is so important to the decision making process in Congress that they can’t make a decision without him? I THINK NOT!!! Here is an interesting fact, for the 109th & 110th Congress (Jan. 3, 2005 – Present), guess who is on the top of the list of all Senators with a whopping 411 MISSED VOTES (64%). If you guessed Maverick McCain you are right, Obama has missed 294 (45.8%) 18.2% difference for the same period. (Note the list consists of the most important bills, nominations and resolutions that have come before Congress. The list is based on an analysis of the potential impact of the legislation on policy and politics.)

Now to be fair to both candidates since they have been campaigning I factored out the votes taken from Jan 2008 to the present. McCain missed 120, Obama missed 100, so adjusting for that leave McCain’s with a 57.4% to Obama’s 35.8%, a 21.6 % difference.

So I say again Maverick McCain, do you really think you are so important or are you just ducking the issues as have been all along? And then to try and reschedule the VP debate at a later date is a joke. When were you Republicans planning on that one, maybe November 3rd. You can run but you can’t hide. McCain/Palin, get in front of the people or bow out while you still have a shred of dignity left.

WAKE-UP AMERICA. The only chance for change is Obama/Biden. At least a chance!!

STUNT. PERIOD>

Real leaders don't have the luxury of taking time outs, Senator McCain. They're supposed to be able to deal with a wide array of problems, all at once. Especially when they're President. That's why it's called "the hardest job in the world."

Exactly mccain pulled this stunt to try and take credit for something he had no part in at all. McCain is a fraud. And now he is trying to make treats?!

For once I agree with Reid.

McCain/Palin-Not ready to debate, Not ready to lead.

Wow for the first time I agree with Reid on this….

Obama stayed away from washington so presidential politics dont get involved. obviously mcbush just cares abt himself and is being purely selfish.

So much for bipartisanship… mcain is a liar

McCain said the "economy is fundamentally strong"…McPalin is one big disaster!

I want a President who can multitask.

In good times or bad times, you cannot suspend your campaign. Like Moulin Rouge, "The SHow MUST go On".

Senator McCain was a fighter pilot who is willing to fight for Americans. Senator Obama was a professor who is willing to pontificate and ponder for Americans. Senator Obama should stay in his ivory tower in Chicago.

We need someone who will do more than vote present 130 times!

Democrats for leadership and McCain!

NASTYYYYY

DIRTYYY

VAGUEEEE

FULL OF ITTTTTT

EMPTY VESSELS SOUNDS MOREEE

- I am ASHAMED of Replblicans and their FEAR of loosing, they have now decided to take shelter inside the Capitol Hill to make it look as if - McCain Resolved crisis… in fact… HE DOESNT even know how many houses or foreign cars he ownsss… SHAME ON YOU PEOPLE…SHAME SHAME SHAMEEEEEEE

This is Worst of EVER I have seen in the WHOLE WORLDDDD… Thats why Leaders rather respecting you, call you GORGEOUS… and you take that as compliment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PATHETIC LOOSERS….how will you show your face straight and talk to people!!!!..Jeeeezzzzz….

The 'HERO' is turning himself to a 'ZERO' when the greatest ever crisis is surfacing in the face of America.

McCAIN should go to the debate and spell in his own words to the American public what is his stand in the situation and how he envision the solution that will help and protect the tax-payers and challenge(?) his opponent OBAMA.

Instead, he makes headlines to shadow the message that he is going DOWN in the polls and trying to gain BIG from the trouble which was created by the POOR management by their party who supported and talked about the WAR all the time and not paying any attention to the local problems which is affecting the Citizens directly.

They understood the gravity of the situation very well and trying hard to SPIN to score.

WAKE UP AMERICA. Nov 4th is not too far.

What a fool McCain is!

7 days ago the fundamentals of the economy are strong. He admits he doesn't know much about the economy. Now he gives up his campaign so that he can run to Washington to share his great insights. This crisis has been brewing and he rashly acts like he is surprised. This gives one a sense of what a McCain presidency might have looked like.

Thank goodness he has thrown in the towel.

We're not going to fall for your latest ploy, McCain….

I also heard the Obama called McCain this morning and wanted to work out a plan, but McCain instead made it about HIM and did the "suspend my campaign" trick. Nice work, McRove.

A good leader knows that sometimes, you need to step back and let others handle the situation because your presence would only complicate matters. There are 533 other highly qualified senators and congressmen that can handle the bailout deal. They know where both McCain and Obama stand and will ensure their viewpoints are rolled into the final deal. Bottom line, there's no need for them to go to Washington.
We need to get on with the process of electing a new president. I suspect that pausing the campaign is a political ploy to bolster Senator McCain's image on the economy, give Governor Palin more time to prep for the VP debate and decrease the opportunity for Americans to hear each candidates stance in a debate format. Let's get on with it already.

This is not about the bailout, this is about McCain's falling poll numbers. He could care less about Main Street except when it's time to vote. Does anybody really believe there can be any TAX CUTS in the next 10 years? If so, the Republicans want to finance a bridge in Alaska, I heard.

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McCain hasn't exactly been doing much to help solve this crisis so what can we expect him to do now?

Sounds to me like Harry Reid wants to be the come-from-behind "Flip-Flop" Player of the Week….you go Dogg!!!

What disingenuous liars the republicans are.

Your crazy mccain..What the hell are you going to do ? You haven't
voted in congress since April..Why now ? GOP Politics of course.
You are not a hero in my eyes.You are a phony…Please retire and
give us a break from your lies.

McCain: Photo Op first, Country Second.

SPARE ME THE THE GIMMICK. HE IS NOT EVEN ON THE COMMITTEE. LAST TIME I CHECKED COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ARE ADVANCED TODAY. A TELEPHONE ANE TELECONFERENCE WOULD SUFFICE. THE AMERICAN VOTERS NEED THE DEBATE TO DECIDE WHO TO VOTE FOR.

They should absolutely discuss these issues on the national stage! Let the entire nation hear what they both have to say. Why is McCain so reluctant?

The McCain camp is trying to pull a gimmicky stunt. There is no sense to McCain's proposal.

THE SKY IS FALLING !!!!!!!

Can America trust President Bush and Repubs after the propaganda they drummed up to start the Iraq War?

The urgency the GOP and FED are squawking sounds a lot like the DOOMSDAY of the changing of the millennium

McCain who has admitted that the economy is something in which he is no well informed will only get in the way of finding real solutions. He needs to stay on the campaign trail and debate so that America can become more familiar with just how clueless he is. And of course, that's why he's trying to dodge the debates…

Lou Dobbs
Why is this guy allowed to pretend and present him self to the CNN audience that he is an indipendent when he is really closet Republican. Very evident in his daily opinions. Alsways attacking the Democratic party and Sen. Obama.
Who does he think he is fooling!

McCain,
You said you don't know anything about the economy. Please stay away from this and let the real people work on it. You'll just screw it up !

WHAT'S A MATTER? Can't handle MULTIPLE CRISES?

That makes for a great president eh?

WHAT A BIG SUPRISE!

If the old dude can;t multitask he shouldnt be running for president..should retire.

McCain is NOT in charge! He is running scared because his "dealings" and his advisors' "dealings" are coming out of the closet.

Think about this? McCain NOW wants to go to Washington AFTER 10 days since the criisis broke out. Since then, there has been numerous talks, and meetings. McCain wants to go to Washington for 1-2 days and then HE WANTS TO TAKE THE CREDIT !

He has done NOTHING but grunting, pointing blame at others, and threatens to "fire" people. He is an over-size teenager.

He wants a "time out" because he's not ready for the debate!!!!!!

Oh! McCain is going back to inspire more partianship? McCain really does think the American people are stupid, if he thinks we are buying this crap along with his exposed lies that he keeps telling.

Shame that it had to come to this. I wish he was a stronger man than this. Regardless of me supporting Obama this time around, Mccan is still a "brother in arms" to me and I hate to see him go out like a "coward".
Come on Mccain! Don't just give it away! Make Obama fight for it! Its more sporting….

RIDICULOUS!!! This bailout stinks to high heaven with just as much corruption and fear that it took to break our economy and now we have to suspend the campaigns because Johnny's wall street guys gave him a call to help out?? HECK NO!

Thanks for responding to your Wall Street pals and shunning the American people again John. Seems all you do lately is bitc$ about the media and keep Palin away from anything that might show how inexperienced and unintelligent she actually is.

Obama wins. This election is over.

The BS Express bails out! Re-routes to DC!

Someone hasn't done his homework.

We need real leadership and a NATIONAL debate on this.

Friday's debate should proceed.

I SMELL A RAT. BRING ON THE DEBATE.

You Are Not Looking Very Presidential Right Now Mccain! You Could Have Done Something Days Ago Instead Of Waiting And Then Trying To Postpone The Debates! In Glad The Debates Will Go On Whether You Want Them To Or Not!

Please anyone saying that McCain and Obama should be in Washington to "help" with this issue, just plain does not know how congress works. You see there is a committe that is working and debating the legislation, once it is agreed upon then they present it to congress for a vote. McCain and Obama are not on the committe!!! So they will be NO HELP at this point in time. This is a shamefull ploy on McCain's part. Don't fall in line like zombies learn the facts.

This coming from a once McCain supporter.

This is a stunt pure and simple…even an 3rd grader or Vote08 knows that……or I hope they do.

More spin and lies from the McCsame camp. The poster on here who goes by the handle of Vote08 is a conservative blogger who has time and again refused to debate the issues. He calls Obama an empty suit with no ideas. That all he has done is written two books. Well I got news for Vote08, I will gladly debate you but you keep running and hiding behind the lies that you consume yourself with. Do you really think that Obama and McCain would not be a distraction in Washington right now? One big photo OP? Come on, I want my President to be smart and be able to mulit task in this day and age…oh wait thats something neither McCain nor you know how to do very well!

All this talk about Suspending this campaign is because he is down in the polls taking a time out…trying to regroup. He knows he will get slammed in these debates…wake up America!

Veterans for Obama

This is OUR democracy! Both candidates owe us this debate! We are only asking for only a few hours of their time between campaign events and fundraisers. Refusing the American people an honest debate and access to the candidates is UNAMERICAN!!!!!

Furthermore, this is not a one or the other choice. Sen. McCain can go to Washington (though his presence is NOT needed there to solve this crisis), continue campaigning AND still go to the debate Friday night. The American people should DEMAND no less.

p.s. if you have time to go on Letterman tonight you have time for what might be the most watched and most important Presidential debate in our history

THIS IS THE BIGGEST POLITICAL STUNT SO FAR THIS YEAR!

Yeah, we wouldn't want the future president of this country involved in the bailout deal. THAT MAKES NO SENSE!

This is definitely a McCain stunt. Did he make this decision on his own? Does he think all of the American people are stupid? You can fool some of the people some of the time, but the more you speak the less victims you have. This definitely looks like McCain is running scared. He admitted early on in the campaign that he did not know much about economics and it is becoming more and more apparent. When the candidate goes to the White House, he will have to multitask. Who do you want to answer your red phone???????

Nice try McLame. Every body sees through your cheap political grand standing shallow stunt. oh except Wolf Blitzer. He calls your shell game a 'bombshell' LOL.

A PRESIDENT MUST BE ABLE TO MULTI TASK!

McSame is a joke. I'm losing what little respect I had for him with this latest photo op stunt. I understand why he's scared to debate Obama, but the American people deserve hear from the candidates that will soon be leading this country, and dealing with this mess.

This is OUR democracy! Both candidates owe us this debate! We are only asking for only a few hours of their time on Friday night. A few hours between campaign events and fundraisers. Refusing the American people an honest debate and access to the candidates is UNAMERICAN.

Furthermore, this is not a one or the other choice. Sen. McCain can go to Washington (though his presence is NOT needed there to solve this crisis), continue campaigning AND still go to the debate Friday night. The American people should DEMAND no less.

Mccain Is A Greasy Weasel! He Will Go Back To The Hill, Take Credit For Everything, And Try To Make Obama Look Bad At The Same Time! Mccain Is In Full Panick Mode!

And if someone cannot multitask, then that person has no business being President of the United States.

Let me make sure I understand. McCrypt has been in Congress for 26 years and in the power party for 6 of the last 8 years, and now you need to rush back to D.C. and cannot afford to give up one night?

Of course, it is very telling when a candidate shows that he can only handle one issue at a time.

Memo to McCrypt: There are no “rest stops” or “time outs” in life, especially in the life of the President of the United States!.

McCain gimmick even the same with Palin….

Well, no duh. Like the Republicans want the old guy, McVain, up against Obama.

This certainly smells of a major political stunt to me coming from someone who not that long ago mentioned that his knowledge of economic issues needed improvement. McCain has been in Washington how many years????????? PLEASE!!!! Is the debate being postponed because this will allow more preparation for debating on the part of McCain and more likely Palin. I do believe our President will need to be able to deal with more than one major issue at a time.

Hello????

LET THE DEBATES BEGIN…….

Grrrr . . . McCain's stunt is causing Congerss to take partisan sides when that is the last thing we need.

Come on, John. Announce your position, prepare for your debate and let the Banking Committee do its job.

Your just making things harder for regular folks like me.

The Debates should go on as scheduled. I think that MCCAIN and PALIN are scared and it is showing there weakness. Why all of a sudden do they want to stop NOW? I am a strong supporter of Obama/Biden.

Mccain Wants To Show Up At The End Of The Negotiations So He Can Take The Credit For It! Then He Will Proclaim. . . . Look I Solved The Crisis!

They don't need McCains snipit comments and political flip-flop to push more of Bush down our throats. John stay on the campaign so America can see the true turncoat that you are.

I can just see the McCain "squad" sitting around trying to find a way to turn this crisis into a political game changer for them. Sleezy and no surprise to me that McCain pulled this stunt. McCain First.

There are 98 Senators, the ones invovled in the negotiations. Is McCain saying his Republican colleagues aren't competent to do this so he needs to swoop in to save the day? HA!

He's just trying to get the VP debates rescheduled. Any of you that think otherwise are idiots.

We don't need democracy…..
Suspend the election indefinitely….
Make Bush a KING!

What a COWARD!!!! No way to spin this! Wow! what a COWARD Maccain is!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08, 12!!

McCain is UNABLE to multi-task. He wasn't there the day it happened, hasn't been for a while. If he meant it as sincere, he would have been there SATURDAY….now he is going to go and hold up the process, thinking he can add ANY intelligence to the conversation with his utter lack of ability to walk and chew gum at the same time?

McCain, you are a dispicable little thing that deserves to be in a home, a retirement home.

Just like McCain to all of a sudden support a measure when it is seen as important to him.

Only one word for McCain - CHICKEN

THIS IS A RIDICULOUS STUNT

Whenever a politician says:"let put politics aside" this is the time when politics dominate!

John McCain is out there all alone and looks like a small, small old man.

These politicians are to divided. I know privately they are saying this guy is nuts. I am just sickened by this.

It's simply a political stunt.

Mccain Suspends Campaign and he wants to delay the DEBATE because he is OVERWORKED and in PANIC.
He cannot handle two different situationS…mccain = WEAK.

OBAMA -08- BIDEN

Not just a stunt, it's a McStunt!

The intellectually bankrupt Republican party will do anything to distract the nation from the fact that a vote for McBush is 4 more years of the same failed policies of the last 8 years!

If Chris Dodd has been the chairman of the Banking Committee for two years why wasn't this financial meltdown on his radar screen?

And now he's supposedly part of the solution?

Chris Dodd - where were you when we needed you?

Pelosi - same question.

Reid - you too.

This is the REAL reason why McCain wants to cancel the DEBATE with Obama on FRIDAY. It has nothing to do with HIM needed inn Washington or his fake concern about the people who will suffer f