This is about as believable as Sarah Palin's "Bridge to Nowhere" line. Or McCain's promises to run a decent and dignified campaign.

The cynicism and opportunism of the McCain campaign never ceases to amaze me. I guess this is one way to get the Rick Davis news off the front pages.

The thing about gimmicks is that people eventually see through them. You'd think McCain would have learned that after the Palin nomination. But I guess gimmicks are all he has. We need real solutions. We need President Obama!

yes, lets have a moment of silence for our fallen economy. It has died and deserves the same respect as any other fallen comrade, so do you part as a proud american and sit down and keep your mouth shut, and let me run this political machine the way I want. and by the way, Palin is still off limits. yeehaw

The news media, I forget who, said whatever way this election
is going to go, it will basically be decided by October 15, 2008. I think
it has already been "decided today" with this total skrewed up decision
McCain has made.And the Palin Debacle!!! NO Debate on Friday. Wait!

Obama Biden

So let me get this straight…
McCain and Obama talk and say lets issue a joint statement
Both parties agree
McCain hangs up the phone at 2:30
at 3:00 McCain says "I am suspending my campaign and I want Obama to do the same" making it seem like it was only his idea.

Is he SERIOUS?

This is the same crap that got everyone in this freaking mess. CRAP. that's all it is. McCain talks out of both sides of his head. I didn't trust him before and now I don't even respect the old fart!

please leave politics 0UT for now please! still playing games with the american people

Obama Biden 08

McCain can't be trusted. Oh I thought he said: " THE ECONOMY IS FUNDAMENTALY STRONG!!! Then stand strong old man and debate. This should show both mens strength and weaknes during a time of crisis. Obama don't go for the BS debate him come what may.

NOV 4TH VOTE OBAMA

Come on no if's or but's debate, they do not have to go to washington to address this, the should do it in mississipi talk to as from there.

Opportunists suck! Like McCain is going to waltz back to Washington and make everything better. This is a bush league, populist move that smacks of a candidate 6-9 points down in the polls. All Obama or McCain will do if they return to Washington at this point in time is muddy the already murky waters.

Instead of cancelling the debate, how about we make it about the economy and this crazy bailout instead of foreign policy?

America has to hear what both candidates think and plan regarding the economy NOW, not later.

I am quite sure of what Obama plans…. vote Dem!

This is the way in good times and bad our country should be politcal running. That elected officals are to work together for the good of the citizens of the United States.
CountryFirst, is McCain all the way.
Thank you to both Senators.

Why does Obama need to be in Washington to discuss the economy…he'll only vote PRESENT anyway.

Honestly! The American people really don't care who made the first phone call. I think it's great that both senators are actually considering going back to their day jobs, if just for a few days, because of something so important to the American peoplle. And, geez, can't they walk and chew gum at the same time. Why should the debate be postponed?? We all NEED to hear what they have to say, especially now.

Rachel

Sen. McCain Too Old To Do Both.
How About Sending Your Your Capable VPs

Obama's got McCain by the McNuggets.

untrustworthy, liar, manipulator, and cowardly = bush third term.

McCain wants to cut and run from debating Obama.

No surprise there.

This is ridiculous. What is Obama doing to address this issue? NOTHING!

Just like foreign policy issues. Just like what he did when he was in ILL politics, NOTHING. Oh I am sorry, he voted present.

The guy has done NOTHING. WHat makes you people think he'll start working once he gets to the WH?

McCain is using this crisis as a way to score some campaign points because he is losing ground fast. Anyone with half a brain can see right through his attemps to appear as if he really cares about the average person.

Trust me, he doesn't.

Empty posturing, especially by McCain.

Neither Senator belongs to a senate committee that would be responsible for doing the real work on such legislation.

Let them get back to campaigning and debating, so we can make informed decisions with our votes.

Senate votes is what McCain has missed last year alone..07 not 08.

It's gonna be "Friday Night Lights"…go get em Obama.

My retirement is with AIG and I approve this message!

SOMETHING IS FISHY AND IT SMELLS CLEAR CROSS COUNTRY.THE DEBATE SHOULD GO ON .A LOT OF PPEOPLE WILL BE DISAPPOINTED IF IT DOES NOT HAPPEN.

But the question of the day is whether or not during that 30 minutes before his news conference McCain told Obama about his decision to skip the debate. If no, then was it because the idea only surfaced then and it was a snap decision? Or did McCain already decide but for some reason chose not to say anything? Either way it doesnt look good considering they spoke directly right before his announcement.

McCain should suspend his campaign permanently.

I don't believe anything McCain says…he can't multitask (debate and work on the economy), we don't need him

mcsame is afraid to debate. obama will kick his butt. mcsame is afraid to have sarah talk to the press……… oh what a suprise……… ok what are they hiding…………i'll bet cafferty could find out……….

We don't need to cancel the debates, we need to change the debate about the economy and make both candidates explain to the American public what role did they have in creating this financial disaster and what will they do to get out of it if they are President. John McCain and Sarah Palin need to stop all the political wrangling and claim their share of responsiblilty for the crisis. They are Republicans not "Mavericks" and their party was in charge, Mr. McCain! As for you Ms. Palin, this is American and you can't just waltz into the Vice-Presidency avoiding tough questions. If you can't be prepared to take the heat, then drop out. I'm able to cut the Dems some slack because their leadership will claim some responsibility and they were not in charge. However Obama and Biden still have to explain themselves to the American public. THIS IS WHAT THE DEBATES SHOULD BE ABOUT!!!!!

More posturing. So when Obama calls, McCain doesn't pick up the phone? I find that hard to believe.

So despite the dire condition of the economy, and a dramatic campaign suspension (a photo op suspension?), the silly season continues…

Once again McCain is stealing Obama's ideas and initiatives and trying to take credit. Obama reached out in good faith to try and really solve this problem and McCain is trying to turn this to his political advantage.

NOW WE SEE WHO REALLY PUTS "COUNTRY FIRST!"

McCain is an even bigger hypocrite and liar than Bush — and that's REALLY saying something!

I don't care how "red" you are — how could anyone, in all good conscience, vote for this manipulating, conniving, devious windbag?

HOW?!?!?!

McSame playing "Hide and Seek", Peek a Boo!! It may work in Arizona politics but it does not work in national Presidential politics!!

The world according to Myopic McCain. Same guy who claims responsibility for creating the surge (and selling the President and Department of Defense and mid-east command on "his" strategy) and inventor of the Blackberry. What a stupid, old fool.

Behind in national polls and only about even is states he must win that Repbulicans generally do win, it is understandable that McCain would decide that looking presidential might work as a campaign strategy. It is however only that. He could still campaign, still debate, and still try to convince the public that his newly discovered populist appraoch after a career advocating deregulation is real. He could still try to convince us that his VP choice was based on something other than pure politics. He could still decide to campaing on the issues instead of distorting Obama's statements and record. He could…but I doubt he would. He already appears to have misrepresented Obama'a initiation of a telephone call by announicng suspension of a campaign, failing to acknowledge the attempt at bipartisanship that the call represented.

Congress don't want McCain there!!!! POOR jUDGEMENT from
the McFinancial Skrew Up!!1
They have been working at this all week. They do not need this
"interuption" NOW!. Bad judgement from a total idiot. Did Bush
give the AOK.? Propaganda!

Loved what Cafferty had to say on this. It was genious!!!!

OBAMA-BIDEN

Enough of the drama and gimmicks from McCain. It's getting absurd.

McCain & his campaign for the presidency of this great nation are abominable in their tactics to deflect & decieve the public.It is clear that they recognize that their ship,laden with lies,is sinking fast. This country has been in "crisis" before & definitely during the last 7 yrs. & suddenly his attention must be only on a situation that is being addressed & monitored by all who should be addressing it.There is no reason to delay the first debate nor the campaign.Or is he acknowledging being totally one dimensional which again makes one question his ability (& Palin's) to be president of the United States !
NO McCain-NoShame-McSame !!!!!!!!
CHANGE WE NEED NOW = OBAMA 08 !!!!!!!!

McCain's nothing but a showboating, attention grabber. He expects people to trust him with the economy. I trust him with nothing. He threw out his first wife…not First Lady material…and remember…he was one of the Keating 5…don't remember…google it ! Onward and upward Senator Obama !

I AM NOW CASTING MY VOTES FOR MCCAIN. I AM GOING TO IGNORE THE FACT THAT THE REPUGS CREATED THIS MESS; THAT HIS CAMPAIGN IS FILLED WITH LOBBYIST; THAT HIS CAMPAIGN IS MAKING A MOCKERY OF THE ELECTION; THAT THE VP HE PICKED REFUSES TO TALK TO THE PRESS; THAT PALIN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

WHAT FOOLS DOES MCCAIN TAKE US FOR.

I find it highly ironic that McCain's camp needed to put out a partisan statement to attempt to raise questions about a private conversation about how best to handle the crisis in a bipartisan manner.

Frankly, everything that comes out of the McCain camp smacks of partisanship and sleazy politicking. They can't even put out a statement on bipartisanship with out trying to say "look, I'm MORE bipartisan than he is". Whatever…

The LAST thing the negociations need is the McCain/Obama distraction.

umm sounds like what Obamas camp said. so is this news?

YAWN…what other reason would Obama have to call McCain at 8 in the morning? Didn't Obama call McCain to discuss the joint appearance on 9/11? Didn't Obama call McCain to congratulate him on his convention speech?

Sounds like Obama ALWAYS is the one extending his hand out to the grump old man…it's hilarious that the Repubs don't want to give him credit for this one!!!

Oh geesh, just like the McCain camp, trying to pull another fast one on who did what first! I CAN'T STAND THESE JERKS ANYMORE!

HOW IS THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN CREDIBLE WHEN THEY'VE BEEN CAUGHT LYING SO MANY TIMES!?!?!?

ANOTHER LIE FROM THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN! NOTHING NEW

how could obama have left a message? mccain doesn't know how to turn on his answering machine.

What no debate ?

Here we go with the silly season in politics…..just take care of the crisis and get back in time for the debate!! I don't care about whom phoned whom first……but I have a sneaky suspicion McCain used the time from when Obama first called him and suggested the joint venture, to weigh how good it would look for him to "suspend" his campaign.

This is Political posturing by the GOP and they know it. McCain is going to "suspend his campaign" so that when this week is over he can have something to say at the Economy debate and something to put on commercials.

He'll say "When this country was in crisis, I suspended my campaign to help decide the fate of our economy. Senator Obama preferred partisanship to progress." McCain could care less about the economy. 11 homes. 13 cars? $100 million household net worth? Please. Out of touch!

What is McCain hoping to prove by releasing his accounts of the talks? They are mad about the fact that Obama initiated the call?

Both sides agreed that Obama called and asked McCain to agree to putt out a joint statement, the McCain campaign agreed, both sides were working on issuing a joint statement AND the McCain Campaign released a statement saying that he would be suspending his campaign.

1. McSame was not ready to answer the phone at 8:30 am.

2. He is not ready for the debate on Friday.

3. Sarah Palin is not ready for a press conference.

4 I'm beginning to feel that these people arent ready to lead.

Why is Obama and Harry Reid waiting to see what John McCain does? Can't these people even think on their own??

I SMELL FEAR, McCain!!! Could you yourself please tell the American people why this is a time of crisis? HMMMM What's that you say? Oh you need more time to prepare and stall….LOL!
Much respect to your camp though for playing the WEAK CARD!
You won't get any sympathy here…I believe most Americans would agree.

Somebody's playing politics.

BTW-The debate is on Foreign Policy, so it's not likely that McCain would avoid this because he's afraid.

Who called who, and who's desparate to get credit for initiating this process?

Hope we'll know soon, although the Children of the Corn will jump to conclusions rather than wait to find out the truth.

More Drama.

McCain/Palin '08

Now why would McCain lie about something like this. It just isn't in his nature to lie…. oh wait, hold on, I'm being told it is. Oh, looks like he does this a lot.

McCain is a road to nowhere.

This is very childish. Once again, the McCain campaign has publicly exibited that they are bunch of liars and crooks. It is very clear that the campaign is ill equipped and cannot match the well organized Obama campaign. We are tired of this panic driven ,clueless , thoughtless and completely disorganised McCain camp. You CANNOT separate McCain from Bush. He is part and parcel of the Bush failed policies.Enough of this mess and stop playing on peoples intelligence. Never again. GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08&12

Are you serious…. a time table of who called who… Give me a break…

Does John McCain think the American people are as stupid as he is? We can see all through this lie. He is not prepared to go head to head with Senator Obama, he is falling in the National polls as well as the state polls (he is ahead by only 1 point in Virginia which is traditionally a red state) and he is running scared. Save us all the fake-talk McSane. We all know what a big liar you are. I guess you will do anything to win an election too, huh?

Who Called Who First, Who Said What First, We Said This, They Said That!

Don't Be Fool America, Sen. McCain Delay Is Political!

It Nothing To Do With Puting Country First.
It's About McCain And The Polls

Quit trying to rush a plan through without the consent of the American people!! You've seen this coming for years so quit trying to fix it in a week. Stop and think it through.

John McCain is leadership.

What, should we also delay the election? McCain's campaign is a HOT MESS and he and Sarah are DRAMA QUEENS. I can't (and don't want to)imagine all of the drama the country would have to endure if he were president. Please spare us the theatrics and get on with the business of campaigning. This is just the time that we need to hear how each candidate will handle the economy starting in January 2009!

Sen. McCain firt meeting was schedules at 9.00 am. He arrived at the meeting at 8.55. Obama made the call at 8.30 am. Go figure. Smelling something from the campaign?

And to think that folks have the audacity to think that McCain is placing his country first. Obama proposed a joint statement; and for political expediency, McCain tried to seize on the moment (because he can't face America right now given that he's made a mockery of himself these past few weeks) by trying to appear as a "leader".

McCain is a phony!

LIES

Great job McCain working across the aisle. Tell Obama that you'll issue a joint statement and then do something else.

McCain – You're a LIAR!

Do the lies ever stop in that campaign? They changed the rules for Palin's debate and McCain is trying to get out of his. He was in Cleveland all day yesterday read his statement about the debates in the Plain Dealer. He is scared, the debates matter and he is dropping like a rock in the polls. The election won't be postponed nor should these debates.

When will Obama learn you CANNOT trust the McCain campaign and from all the lies he and Palin have been speading it would be just like them to do this.

Another lie from the McCain campaign, I don't think the Obama campaign would be saying this if it wasn't true. Look at each one of their history of lies.

Wow McCain at a new low.

Okaaayy, if it is true about McCain's version, then what happened to the joint statement? I did not see a joint statement… All I seen is that McCain hamstringed Obama and tried to look presidential and it is going to backfire!

McPOW spent 26 years creating this debacle. Says he does not understand the economy. NOW, suspends a losing campaign under the guise of "being Patriotic" to run to DC and resolve the issue so that it can be okay by MONDAY?

Is there no pile of rubble he is not willing to pose on and claim the high moral ground?

Whose behind is he running to save? For 26 years, it has been that of the Big Boys who craved more and more deregulation.

Why would it be different now? Is he smarter than he was last week? Has he fired all his lobbyist campaign execs? Abandoned his credentials as a deregulator?

Or, is he afraid to debate and we all see what he is really made of? A man who 'trains' his VP by speed dating *HOS at the UN. (*Heads of State.) (*Same Same)

I would have to say I find it disgusting that McCain is trying to use this dire moment in US Hstory for his own political gain. If there was no spin factor to this, why is this 'so called request to suspend – and – who said what first' being picked up by Senator McCain. I mean, why was this not done quietly recognizing the seriousness of what is at stake.

Oh, and why why WHY is it that debate(s) should be postponed regardless of an agreement to not campaign (or raise money?). Debates with no spin from either campaign before and after might actually serve this country best!

I'm eager to hear Sarah Palin weigh in on the details of this bailout . The whole world is.

Do you suppose Warren Buffet called her for advice? Did McCain pull her out of her photo ops with world leaders so she could add her wisdom, insight and experience to the conversation on the hill? If they're suspending the campaign, then she could easily skip those meetings and go help solve the problem.

Just don't let Campbell Brown say mean things to her.

What were you expecting? The truth? From McCAIN??

McCain and Palin have both proved that they lie whenever it suits the need, which is almost anytime they speak.

How could they be trusted to run our Country?

WE DO NOT NEED 4 MORE YEARS OF THE BUSH/MCCAIN LYING MACHINE.

ONE MORE REASON WHY I AM VOTING OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Wow, McCain takes 'Change' and 'More of the Same' from Obama, and now they are saying they instigated the call for bipartisanship… McCain should just fire his advisers to save money since all they do is steal Obama's ideas anyway.

Come on This is a pathetic political stunt on behalf on the McCain campaign. McCain is the weaker of the candidates on several fronts, but, most notably, when it comes to the economy. Obama has the edge in the polls when it comes to this. McCain is trying to look like a take charge kind of guy when all he is really doing is buying himself time. While the crisis is certainly crucial, it does not call for a suspension of either campaign, and, most certainly, does not require a delay in the first debate. With only 40 or so days til election day, the debates are crucial. McCain amazes me more and more every day

hello John. this is Barack. Will call back……Come on we are not kids. any right thinking person leaves a reason for calling. Right?

What a bunch of BS. Obama made the call first. Stop trying to take the credit. McCain, you cannot think that far ahead.

Once again McGain is trying to grab the high ground. His is but one vote. They are working day and night in the Congress to get this worked out with everything Obama called for and more, (restraints and oversite). So instead of issuing a joint statement as was attempted by Obama, McGain wants to act. Act like a leader, no its business as usual just more of McSame. We fooled em once, four years. We fooled em twice, four more years. Why yes we can!!! Fool em again.

Mc Gain some Mc Same: Score political points, avoid the debate and look good. Anyone with half a brain can see through this political move to act like his voice and his efforts will mean that much in the final analysis.

McGraw, (take a bite out of crime) and Palidin, (have gun will travel) mimic every move Obama makes, "they are the change agents and reformers." Instead of firing his campain manager and admit he accepted INFLUENCE money, he wants to LOOK like Obama, (Presidential). What envy!!!!!

Wow that clears up why we need to delay the debate. It surely isn't a political ploy at all… LOL!!!!

Okay, who we believe? McCain has lied about every thing else,so why would this be different?

Obama handles the issue independently of his handlers. McCain needs campaign staff to speak on behalf of Senator McCain. A colleague ought to be able to communicate directly with another colleague rather than run through obstacles and buffers. McCain is old style politics and old everything else. Out of date and impertinent.

Joint statement (he said she said) or go back to Congress and work with other bipartisan leaders to get this done.

What does Barack America do, stay in Florida for debate prep.

Not Ready to lead!

PUMA 2008!

McCain is disgusting.

That is so rude and pathetic.

Nothing changes the fact that as soon as McCain learned that Obama had beaten him to the punch by requesting a bipartisan statement, McCain immediately sought to one-up him by pulling this "campaign suspension" stunt.

Put your money where you mouth is McCain: Stop taking donations until the campaign is not "suspended."

I believe that based on the current situation of the economy, McCain may feel a little intimidated with the upcoming debate. I don't blame him; however, I also believe this is an attempt to dance around the issues.

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

Palin 2012

John McCain I am Honored to cast my vote for you.

Time and time again you put your country above all.

Thank you

I do not believe a word that comes out of the McCain campaign.

Obama is a slimy snake. If we elect that clown, we deserve what we get- and it won't be a glorious rapture for those who think he's the messiah.

No to racism (Wright). No to domestic terrorism (Ayers). NObama.

So you are admitting Obama called this morning. It looks like Obama called about putting out a joint statement and McCain made one before Obama could to look like the "leader". Stealing more ideas: troop withdrawal, regulation, what else are you going to agree with Obama on. Let's get this resolved so we can debate on Friday night. America needs these debates with only 6 weeks to election.

What a lying sack of excrement! Is there nothing that McCain will stoop to in order to keep the limelight shining on him?

Before anyone says "McCain is putting country first". Please realize the country will still exist after this crisis (for better or worse). The debate is an opportunity for the candidates to speak to the American people about moving forward without the ridiculous spin of the attack ads.
So, Obama contacted McCain first to say they should release a joint statement (politics aside), McCain agreed and then went back on his word and made this VERY POLITICAL move. McCain has not voted since April (Obama – July), if the issue comes down to a single deciding vote, sure go. But McCain is simply trying to capitalize politically on a very real issue. Don't be fooled.

Don't trust McCain! He will take the good of Obama's actions and turn it around for his gain. Obama camp don't trust McCain! He is sneaky & dirty.

Sen. McCain camp issues its own account of talks with Obama;p

Now Here We Go!

Sen. McCain Real Reason, A Talking Point For His Campaign period.

Who's On First, Who………………….

Huh? CNN, I type 50 wpm with no mistakes. I sound as deep and prolific as my comments, and I'm attractive. I would look great on TV Would you like to hire me? If you would like I would be a great moderator for the Ticker, I read all the comments

SOMEBODY IS SCARED TO DEBATE PRESIDENT OBAMA.
YES WE CAN!!!!

WAY TO GO, OBAMA. DO NOT AGREE TO POSTPONE THE DEBATE.
LET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HEAR WHAT BOTH OF YOU HAVE TO SAY AND THEN MAKE THEIR DECISION, BASED ON FACTS AND ISSUES, NOT ON THE COLOR OF YOUR SKIN!!!!

MAY GOD GUIDE AND BLESS YOU – AMEN!!!!

I want a President that is capable of handling more then one issue at at time. If John McCain is telling me that he can only focus on the economy debates in Washington, and can't focus on the debates with Obama. Well then he is not fit for the job.

Nice, steal Obama's idea, then come out first to the press as the big "leader". We're sick of this – no more Bush/Rove stunts. Cut the B.S.

Obama in '08!

This in a nutshell is the HUGE difference between McCain and Obama.

McCain wants to go back and WORK on a bipartisan bill.

Obama wants to URGE OTHERS TO WORK.

Obama is still a small time community organizer.

Soooo…. McCain is trying to find a way to stop his campaign's hemorraging.

Rick Davis, his campaign manager, apparently a secret lobbyist for Fannie May, McCain's statement (Lie) that Davis had no connection to Fannie May, McCain's statement that the economy is fundamentally strong, McCain's staff refusing to allow reporters to ask Sarah any kind of question, Buono's cancellation of a meeting with Sarah, and of course the 9-point advantage Obama has in the latest Washington Post / ABC News poll.

Obama's good for the debate, on Foreign Policy, McCain's supposed strong point ("Bomb, bomb, bomb,… Bomb, bomb Iran… ). The Missippi Venue says theyr'e a go, It's just a short discussion anyway.

C'mon Johnnie, go for it.

Not falling for the Banana in the tail pipe. I call you, you don't answer and then go and make a staement and then call me back. BS. This is McSame playing the populos and thinking he is leading Obama. Obana is A real leader. No not falling for it. The Debate was set months, Maybe a year ago. Talk about the issues instead of dodging and trying to stem down the rolling tide of votes swinging to Obama. McSame you and the Repubs know that you are responsible for this crisis with your Deregulation and Raid on the Candy Store antics. Grow up and own up.

That McCain is even having this discussion proves it's a political ploy. Why did he wait until he was so far down in the polls to suspend his campaign? Only last week he said that the fundamentals of our economy are strong.

Wow. Mindless bickering on who said what first. Give it a rest! I want a debate, not a fight between two teenage girls over who kissed who's boyfriend. Sheesh.

Funny how this changed from what they said earlier. McCain, quit playing politics with a crisis. This is shameful.

Cone of Silence?

come on McCain, your not that smart to think of this on your own…
your thugs pounced on this as a chance to steal the spot light that is dimming from your side. the AMERICAN people are not dumb and will not believe someone who can't remember how many houses or cars he owns could think this up on his one accord

With the McCain camps sleezeball tactics, why would anyone think that their story is correct. Again, Carl Rove tactics by McCain to help out in the polls…

Obama/Biden 08

he said she said…this is so stupid…..

McCain camp is A Joke

Obama/Biden

Yaaaaawn!

I don't care who said what, when, to who.
What is going to be DONE? By WHO?

I am trusting McCain's spin doctor's less and less. The both seem to be moving in the same direction… Why does McCain have to make everything nasty?

“The issue of economics is not something I’ve understood as well as I should"….yes, the man who said that is marching to washington to save the day. If you believe that, I have a bridge in Alaska to sell you….

Obama made the call first – period! Quit playing us for idiots Mr. McCain! Debating will not make or break this financial bail-out crisis. We've been in economic crisis mode for some time…long before you recognized it was a problem.
I've succeded in keeping my comments relative to the facts and above-board, but your camp is making it difficult to keep the high road.

Working hard to turn Florida blue!!!

Mccains own camp issued this statement? It makes him sound slimmy and backstabbing? Why would they release this account? I wonder how much worse it really is.

seriously, who gives a crap about who's idea it was….just get it done

So Obama called at 8:30. At 2:30 the McSame campaign came up with their political strategy and called Obama. At 3:00 McSame said he had a great idea that he came up with all by himself and Obama should follow his lead….

This is good, however Obama will take the opportunity to try to upstage McCain.

Once more, Obama lying, his statement sounds like nothing more than campaign speech. He is constantly giving himself credit for stuff he has not ever done.

Here is a guy for 25 years was for deregulation in any way shape or form. Now that it's having an impact on the American voter, he is playing typical Republican politics and would probably want to regulate the air we breath if it was to his advantage. McCain First, country SECOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

McCain shouldn't be telling anyone what to do.

McCain should NOT be setting Obama up for "punishment" if Obama decides to not go along with McCain's ideas to quit the campaign and head to Washington and to not debate Friday.

I want the debate.

What is McCain afraid of?

"Senator Obama phoned Senator McCain at 8:30 am this morning but did not reach him," the campaign said in a memo sent to reporters. "The topic of Senator Obama’s call to Senator McCain was never discussed.

What a bunch of malarky.

I think with the recent past, I am going to put my money on Obama telling the truth here.

McCain is lying again.

Jack, this is a joke – during the Republican convention, McCain tried to get out of his speech suspending the convention because of Gustav. NOW, McCain is trying to GET OUT OF THE DEBATE ON FRIDAY. Jack, please tell McCain he can run but he can't hide. This is crazy, how long is the man going to find excuses for not wanting to show the public he and Palin's incompetencies. How long Jack! Could you tell me?

McCain: "Me First"

WOW… can we belive the lying Loser McCain?

-V

This is bad. Lose-lose for Obama. Great posturing by McCain. I should have expected nothing less from the Republicans…

FDR managed to defeat the Nazis and lead the nation out of the Great Depression at the same time. Presidents need to multi task, especially in times of war. If Senator McCain cannot prepare for a debate on foreign policy, his area of strength, and review financial legislation about to come up for a vote, then perhaps he should send Sarah Palin to the rescue. Very disappointing, and not at all like the heroic Senator McCain America has come to expect. Mavericks show up for gunfights. And Debates.

Obama continue to show the traits of a true leader!! And McSame showed his true traits as a follower.

Obama/Biden '08

So, basically Obama is the one who really got this train moving. Look at the timelines in their own reports.

PANIC! Cheap political stunt! Distraction! What the country needs is for the two candidates to get up there and debate the issues, not hide behind some committee. This is so ridiculous. Reckless, impulsive, and desperate. The last thing we need in the White House.

OK, Obama said he would like to issue a joint statement, not pospone the debate.

Like I said – Dirty McCain tricks!

Oh my god. McCain is down by 9 points in the polls and he wants to suspend the campaign. Obama called him first to ask for bipartisan talks.

This smells like pandering and another attempt by McCain to trick us into voting for him. He was the one who was for deregulation until this week when he flip-flopped. This is no doubt game playing…

McCain will have plenty of time after Nov. 4 to work with President Obama on bipartisianship. George Bush is the president let him deal with this mess he has put us in.

Obama / Biden '08

I am listening to Obama now… "I" "me" are every other word…

the ego is amazing on this guy… like a little kid.. it was me.. MEE.. MEEE… I did it.

Makes me sick

Mccain just gave away the election…

OMG!

PLAYING POLITICS DURING A CRISIS!

Senator McCain, you'll say or do absolutely anything to get elected.

Senator Obama calls you to propose a common purpose, and you USE that to try and improve your standing!

At the same time, you crawfish out of a debate that would have probably set you back another five percent!

It's time to man up, McCain! Or have you forgotten how?

here we go again… he said she said he said she said

i thought the whole idea of this was to NOT create a big "partisan politics" fight… way to go mccain, it took you all of 5 minutes to turn this into a "liar liar he said she said" scandal.

obama/biden 08

Mccain is afraid to debate Obama, and now he has found a way to weasel out of it.

They always jump and do something without thinking then come back trying to explain it to the voters…Enough is Enough…..this is not a game

what a phony McCain is.

Obama, again reaching out for resolving the crisis, just as he reached across on Sept 11th. McCain, again lying.

Is it ironic that McCain has to cancel a debate in order to deal with the crisis, while Obama can multi task and do both? What kind of guy do you want? One that doesn't know economics so can't multi-task for the nation? It's a pretty important quality for this job…atleast I think it is.

John, is in no way fit to be president. He's not even capable of pour lemonade while holding a cup!

Obama, the only presidential candidate around!

I can almost smell what the rat is cooking!!!! it's called buying time to study up on the issues..

Obviously McCain is so lost… and he can't multitask..!

Are you kidding? Why don't they just both stand outside and see who can pee the farthest.

McCain you are lying. I do not believe you. You have lost this election as of today.

LOL

McCain what happened to The economy is strong?

POW = POS

This is a cover, mcain is afrid to debate obama, and now he has found a way to weasel out of it.

John McCain is still afraid to face questions. There is no better time to hear the candidates' visions on how we can avoid this type of debacle in the future and how we can get ourselves out of this current mess. This economic crisis is all about our national security and I think McCain needs to step up and take real questions on what he is proposing to do. Just what is this man (and his campaign) afraid of? I want to see a debate on the issues.

THE DEBATES SHOULD CONTINUE!!!!!!!

Yes, the current economic crisis is important. However, determining the next president is even more important. The next president will determine our economic philosophy going forward.

If the candidates cannot multi-task (run for president and participate in solving the economic mess) then they have no business running in the first place!

And it begins…..

It's all politics folks. McCain hasn't voted in the Senate since March.
He knows nothing about economics and would be a hinderance to any proposed bailout, not a help.

McCain: "Me First"

Obama tries to deal directly with McCain, McCain chooses to go through the media.

McLAME. 'Nuff said.

Just say NO to Bush 44 and Caribou Barbie.

Go Obama/Biden!!!

In short. The Grand Standing, Manipulative McBush rushed to announce that he was suspending the debate so that he could. Be First to say Country First. If Obama disagrees then Obama does not put country first. If Obama agrees then he is following behind McBush.
Once again McBush shows that he is hollow and shallow and that it is McBush first. Not Country First.

Well him and his deregulation team now needs to fix the problem they caused.so now he wants to go back to Washington after missing the most days this year than any other US senator.
McCain is a FRAUD,yeh i said FRAUD!

i dear you to post this CNN!

Sounds like a typical Obama moment to try and steal the idea to meet and work out this crisis together.

We know who initiated this. McCain. Enough said.

What do Obama and Biden have in common? They both have plagorized speeches, other than that they seem to have nothing in common.

McCain 08

The Country Burns and McCain fiddles.

Now thats scarry McCain has said himself he doesn't know anything about economics. Now he wants to run to DC to try to fix it. Are you kidding!!!

Let the VP's go at it then. Oh that's right Joe has work to do too. The Obama team is hard at work while Palin is ducking questions.

i did it, no i did! McCain… typical politics,,, it's the economy stupid! not a game! i trust Obama any day over the missleading liar of McCain/Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

spin…….Spin……SPIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice try at backpeddling, McShameful!!!!!

Someone please advise the McCain campaign that there are logs maintained by Phone Companies on who called at what time!

They better not Mess up the already messed up Presidential Campaign with their Poor Judgment on candidate, lipstick, economy, lobbyists, WAR, among others.

Desperately trying to score BIG on the troubles. Typical ReThugs!!

what the heck is wrong with the camps? Well what kind of BS?
"Oh we are all Americans, and stand together – but we had that idea" -"Oh yes, we are all Americans, but we had that idea"…sick

I'm sorry but Mr. McCain you aren't in charge just yet. I am fairly certain the current resident of the Whitehouse might not want you stepping into his shoes just yet And as for bipartisanship – what I've seen so far of this crisis, it actually has been fairly bipartisan – without your help. Or is this just a great excuse to get out of debating Mr. Obama???? Just asking!!!!!

There's got to be some sort of recording of the phone call, so let's hear the truth! People will believe whoever they're inclined to vote for, so let's get hard facts.

McCan't cannot be trusted.

Obama in '08!

McCain 's camp can't help themselves from LYING! They expect us to believe that Obama's camp contacted them but didn't leave any indication why they were calling? Yeah right. This kind of stuff just proves that they are playing politics rather than trying to transcend them. It won't work!

Don't let Obama tell the story alone – keep him honest (or best effort)
After seeing his ads, who knows what he will say.

Again McLie had to twist the truth. When will he stop?

The McCain campaign is so dishonorable that just saying so has become a cliche.

NO! Just say NO Senator Obama. Don't fall for McCain's ploy, the debates must go on as scheduled!!!

mccain camp need to stop playing games.

I AM SO SICK AND TIRED OF THE GOP TRYING TO MIND F-CK THIS COUNTRY.

MCCAIN IS D-O-N-E.

I do not believe a word uttered by the McCain Campaign.

Oh my gosh,

Where is the bull-o-meter when you need it!

Obama campaign back to LIES and DISTORTIONS again.

Last week John McCain said, “The fundamentals of America’s economy are strong.”

Today, John McCain has dropped 9 points behind Barack Obama in the polls!

AND, today, John McCain wants to “suspend his campaign and postpone Friday’s Presidential debate” because “our economy is in crisis.”

OPEN YOUR EYES, AMERICA. This is one of the nastiest and most cynical political stunts ever attempted in American Presidential politics.

Call it what it is! It is not noble; it is not honorable! It is despicable!

McCain is once again grasping at an American crisis and playing it for whatever he can gain politically.
He chose Palin for that reason, and he halted the Republican Convention, not because of the suffering, but because he needed an excuse to not have Bush and Cheney appear!

McCain’s slogan is NOT “country first” but “winning first!”

An American with Eyes Wide-Open this time!

This man, John Mccain, is scared out of his mind!

And he has the audacity to exude that the campaigning and debating will be on his terms only! lol That is laughable and America knows it.

If thats the case, there should have been ZERO campaigning during this election period. Arent we fightint two wars? Arent our men and women dying everyday in Iraq and Afghanistan because of the failed foreign policy of this administration? This man, mccain, thinks that somehow his presence in the senate will do something to imediately change the course of this economic crisis? He obviously feels some kind of guilt coming on as a result of his 26 year history or voting against regulatory measure that would have prevented such a crisis… John Mccain, save your monday morning quarterbacking for you pep rallies. America doesnt need you, the least qualified to guide the country during an economic crisis, making decisions at this time!!!

Stop running scared from the debates and stand up like the man you wish you were!

Another lie mccain, no way. You as usual mccain follow Barack's lead. I honestly knew that mccain wanted to delay the debates especially with Biden and Palin, I just didn't know how he was going to do it. Now i do.

Well, I see that McCain was trying to pull a fast one and avoid a debat on how "National Security" has gotten us in this Economic Crisis…..him and his advisors can't hold a candle when it comes to Obama and his intellect!

Nice Try McSame….I must give you that, nice try. Now Obama is about to whoop you on this issue!

McLiar

And this isnt about politics, its about the economy, right McCain?

Feed us some more from the horse stalls.

Who said politics is boring?

McCain should not duck the debate. If anything, its more important than ever for them to debate.

I CALL BS!

hmmm…so we are not REALLY trying to be bi partisian are we Mr McCain. You disgust me.

Do you hear the sounds of a chicken clucking ?
Can't say that I blame him though.
When you have no positions of your own, how can you defend them or even explain them ?
It's foreign policy – all he has to do is send Dubya to speak for him – again.

Why is this news?

MORE LIES FROM OBAMA !!

Wouldn't be funny if they're actually telling the truth this time?

McCain & Palin are lyers…

Here they go again trying to twist the facts. Mcpalin just can't be trusted anymore.