CNN

While speaking on National T.V. to the good American people, the
background plans were to call in McCain and Obama. Make this
Bailout Political and McCain can claim that he was responsible
for getting the job done.

The Huffington Post reporting McCain is spending thousands a day
on face make up to cover up his re-turn of Melonoma! Welcome, to McCain Prop for President of the United States, PALIN!

Obama Biden or Move out of the Country if you can afford it

Seems funny to me that the Dems were locked in this stalemate with the Reps on the economic bailout until McCain says he's heading back to Wash DC. Now, McCain comes to town and all the sudden the Dems have reached an "agreement of principle" with the Reps.

Could it be that the Dems were simply stonewalling and using this economic crisis as a political plus for Obama? Now, McCain comes to town, the Dems can no longer play their stall game, and the Dems have to come to the table or risk McCain getting credit for pushing the issue to resolution. Pretty smart move on McCain's part I think. Make the Dems play ball and quit using this issue for their gain at the cost of the American public.

That shoe could definitely be put on the other foot.

Why should Wall Street be the benificiary of the largest corporate welfare bailout in history–at the expense of the American taxpayer?

Never–reward ignorance and disregard for logical business decisions–with rescue funds!!!

Alright, Obama/Biden – go in for the kill. McCain's campaign is falling apart.

OBAMA/BIDEN always

Obama Supporter:

I bet that at least 80% of you does not vote. Your posts sounds like the work of a High Schooler.

Its pathetic when I see voters making statements about how awful McCain is and Sarah Palin is a fake and so on. My question is How come you can put leadership, Commander and Chief, in the hands of a man that has no Political, or any other sense of Leadership, as our leader? Another thing. We see how "wise" he is with his investments when he is involved with the people who are needing bailout at this very moment. He is not interested in our economy he wants to bail out his friends!!! Grow a brain and realize America Needs a true leader, one that knows when to fight and when to find a solution.

UH OH...looks like they might have a deal worked out for the bailout already. SEE YOU AT THE DEBATES JOHNNY McSWINE!

...cue Jaws shark attack music...

@ Sandra FLORIDA

What did McSAME do??

NOTHING.....AS NOTED HE Is not INCLUDED IN THE MEETINGS!

Whoa – nice one Senator Biden. It is GAME OVER for Mccain getting grilled from every corner.

Mccain, where is Rick Davis hiding today? Mccain's advisor gets paid 2 Million $ for doing nothing from the mortgage giants and now we have a financial crisis. Is Mccain going to fire Rick Davis or still keep this thug on his payroll.

Obama/Biden08

I am so sick of the McCain camp, they know they can not do anything he is not part of the committees what are he going there for? I want this back fire on him so badly.

Joe can you tell bill clinton to put a sock in it please he already helped with hillarys lost !!

Joe can you tell bill clinton to put a sock in it please he already helped with hillarys lost !!

@ SDUNN

THe problem is the MCSAME IS NOT involved in the MEETING! PERIOD....So he is basically doing nothing but waiting to VOTE!

HIS first vote SINCE April and did I mention he has MISSED THE MOST votes of any other SENATOR!

WOW is all i can say, lies after lies, to many cover ups
some one other then MCSHAME/BEAUTY QUEEN save this nation........
OH WAIT there is

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

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...“You can’t be president of the United States of America and lurch so rapidly from one fundamental position to another,” said Biden. “See sunlight and then seeing nothing but darkness all in a matter of two hours. Ladies and gentlemen, you can’t gain the confidence of the nation and you can’t gain the confidence of the world when in fact you are not rooted and know exactly what you think.”

Plain English. No dithering. Good stuff.

Thank you Joe.

Go Obama! Show him how to run a country!

Well, an agreement has been hammered out and McMoron was not part of it. What do you bet he takes the credit??

In my day..it would take a little more effort and committment than a simple letter or phone call to demonstrate a political entitie's level of commitment towards a specific course in government.

Beware–his deceptiveness merits review.
Beware-what is good for the many is usuallly good for the all.
What is good for the few–usually results in corruption.

Throw the ball of bipartisanship to McCain he will take it and run to the end zone and claim victory. I't's putting country first etc. Republicians are the only patriotic Americans. Neither Senator Obama or McCain has the leadership of their respective committee and hence there was no rush for either one to return to Washington since they could let their leadership know their position in this $700 Billion bail out. It's all about looking and sounding good by John McCain. Remember his campaign manager stating that this election is not about issues McCain will do anything to win, that is obvious.

CNN? Can you hire Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews from
MSNBC since the Republicans have had the power to have them
both "demoted". Like they will not be reporting on Politics real soon.

Both Keith and Chris make me laugh at a time when there is nothing
much to laugh about on T.V.

Obama Biden or Hit the DUST!!!!!!!!!!America!

The McCain campaign has suspended nothing except perhaps the disbelief of the easily deceived. McCain's itinerary:

Last night – Couric Interview (skipping Letterman).

This morning – CGI event speach.

This afternoon – Arrive in Washington for photo opportunity now that Congress announced a deal has been reached.

WHERE'S THE "WORKING WITH WASHINGTON"??? THE MEDIA BETTER NOT EVEN PRINT HIS ATTEMPTS TO TAKE CREDIT FOR THIS...IT'S A SHAM. DON'T PRINT THEIR LIES.

Alice Brinkley

Get a grip mcsane supporter. Senator Biden is only telling the truth and it hurts doesn't it? LOL You losers who are supporting mcold timer need to give it a rest. Obama's coolness and his strong leadership abillity is killing you mcsane loud mouths, wait it's going get even better. LOL

Obama/Biden

WONDERFUL. THE VP IS DOING HIS JOB AND PUTTING THE FACTS OUT THERE ON FRONT STREET.

GO OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

Oh Joe....my hero! You and Borat are the Wonder Twins....you do everything perfectly! When you're elected please don't forget about all of us folks down here in the lower "57!" Experience is knowing there are "57," states in America. Experience is going on a foreign affairs tour....shouldn't you have done that before if you are on the Foreign Intelligence Committee? Experience is being so patriotic that you now were the American flag on your lapel and might even salute the flag during the pledge of allegiance. Experience is voting present in the Senate (I was present in school too....but didn't necessary participate). Experience is being in Washington since 1972 and being the second choice of a party. Experience is actually having the guts to stand up for AMERICA. The country that we all live in. Experience is actually supporting our troops and supporting our cause (which the cause to free the Iraqi's and eliminate their threats are not new...Bill Clinton actually laid this plan out). Experience is actually witnessing several campaigns in life and not falling for the same old promises. I've voting Democratic most of my life except when I voted for Reagan. Your call for change is nothing new! A ticket or one person doesn't have all the answers and is not 100% right on everything. You must have the experience of change to vote for the person not the party. That is why I'm voting for McCain-Palin – TRUE AMERICANS FOR AMERICANS. They make the tough choices even if it goes against party beliefs. Obama is a puppet to the DNC, the teleprompter and Michelle! Gotta love his experience!!

I agree with Lisa P. In the future, I hope that the American people put more pressure on the government and the legislature to protect our interests and not let institutions and their lobbyists and officers engage in immoral practices. There needs to be more government oversight and accountabilty of large institutions, not less by deregulation. McCain has said that he is the biggest deregulator reporters will ever interview. That and calling himself Mr. Free Trade. His policies are at the heart of this crisis and are partly responsible for the economic failure. Giving away the store and not asking who's buying or how they are paying for it has got to end. We need new leadership in the WH.

You people who are questioning John Mccaine's motives really need to think before you just sit here and type dispapraging remarks about his age.

One of these two men is going to be President in 3 months......do you NOT think they should both be taking an active role in this???????

Well, obviously Mccaine is preapring himself for if he does win.....Obama......as Hilary said "a speech"

McCain has NO HONOR.

I like Biden . A politician that does not lie and a great man.

REPUBLICANS BETTER "man up" AND have the balls to speak
the truth of their true beliefs should they disagree with the BUSH
DOCTRINE. NOW. if they want to be reelected. Like, do they really
believe that the BUSH TAX CUTS ARE GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY?
FESS UP! Republican leaders!!! FESS UP, NOW OR NEVER!!!

we have two choices: More of the Same (McBama) or a change (Bob Barr).

The McCain campaign has suspended nothing except perhaps the disbelief of the easily deceived.

John McCain and Palin need to get a tent for the circus they are both running. They are making themselves into total jokes, constantly telling lies, feign knowledge that they do not have, and showing the world how fake they are!

BJGT September 25th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Keating 5 – After a lengthy investigation, the Senate Ethics Committee determined in 1991 that five senators, John McCain being one of them, had substantially and improperly interfered with the investigation of Lincoln Savings.

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Thank you – a bunch of us have been yelling Keating 5 for a long time but it gets censored out by CNN moderators – EVERY TIME

Making a phone call and saying nothing–shows nothing.

Making a phone call and say: "up yours...this is where I'm going...means something.

Biden..so sad. A loser's loser. If it weren't for the very large teat of government–he would probably be a toilet cleaner.

Fact is–Obama and McCain will ultimatley approve this abortion of reality–and we..the taxpayer will be left to pick up the pieces=–and pay for it.

Obama–already making a pretty steady income and guaranteed a pension by being lucky enough to get elected as a U.S. Senator–will have no worries.
It's the rest of us–who don't get pensions for two-six years workd–who will be carrying the financial burden while this blokes writing his memoires.

bla bla bla. "just words, just speeches..."

Wow! Thats the first time Joe Biden said something in public without shoving his foot in his mouth.

If Obama was really interested in working in a bipartisan manner, he would have suspended his campiagn too and joined McCain in working on a bailout bill. Instead he steps up his attack ads, and keeps campaigning. That's not leadership. That's not patriotism. That's just Obama out for Obama. He's a disgusting example of politicians at their worst. Obama is supposed to be a US Senator first. He acts like his real job is running for President.

Is it not prudent to elect one whom has no ties or little experience in politics so that he/she has not been influenced by such. It is that simple.....elect a competent and able person of intellect and vision for all. I have yet to belief that in McCain.

The smoke has cleared. Can't you see these two for the phonies they are??? McChicken droppings is diverting attention from Rick Davis' fann(ie) and 'Sarah Smile' ...which is all she's capable of doing!!!!
aaarrrrgggghhhhhh!!!

McCain is playing games thinking that he does not have to answer America’s questions. We all multi-task in our daily lives, so do Presidents, so McCain needs to stop faking!

Palin is to busy getting complements about how she look from world leaders, to be taken seriously. Taking picture with worlds leaders who think you look good just make her seem like some VP model from America! No issues, No policies were discussed during any of these meeting, and she did not leave the country to meet them, so how can she know how their people live their daily lives, she can not in any possible way understand how our policies affect their lives!

So this is about giving Palin more time to get ready for her debate, John McCain has shown his hand! A total copout!

Now Palin has her third interview and she was babbling again, acting as if she could answer the quests that were asked her, if you don’t know just say that, stop trying to muddle through by saying as many words as you can, but not answering the question. Until she can handle a volley of questions from the media, she is just showing everyone that McCain choose for political reasons, and not for what was best for our country as a whole!

Both McCain and Palin are running scared from the debates, so as long as they run like chickens from the debates and the questions that the American people have they are both not good enough to be in office!

CONAN THE DELAWARIAN SMITETH McCAIN THE DECEIVER ONCE AGAIN!!!!

Who called who first???

Bipartisan is the word of the day, and there is NO difference between the two parties on this point. So, voting for either one will be a vote against us.
Only the Libertarian party is against this kind of shenanigan. Both Democrats AND Republicans are bailing these companies out, and every time it's bigger. Every time BOTH parties use fear to make us think that "this can't be allowed to happen." But listen to America!! Almost EVERYONE is saying that the BAILOUT cannot be allowed to happen.

Obama showed leadership? Give us a break with all the Obama crap.. the guy is weak as a kitten.. he didn't know what else to say so he called McCain simply so he couldn't end up on the wrong side of things again and that way it couldn't hurt him at the polls.. The only thing Obama cares about is Obama at the Polls right now.. 2 memoirs and no accomplishments.. major liberties with all the facts – all the time.. goes after all the softies talking about his grampa and grandma.. you Obama supporters really think he's going to get anything done? It'll take him 4 yrs just to stop talking about himself and figure out what's going on!

McCain/ Palin 08 count on it.. America's not stupid..

Message to Obama supporters:

PLEASE STOP DISPLAYING YOUR IGNORANCE OF ISSUES!!!!

Thank YOU "SERIOUSLY" for stating that

THe TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2006!

Coburns and OBAMA"S BILL....

NOW PALIN is trying to say MCSAME WILL bring transparency!!!

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Joe Bidden you tell them...The old man just doesn't have it and is out of touch ...it's time for a change!!

I hope in the end the American people realize what the democrate liberals have been doing in this election. In this country it used to be democrates and republicans. Since obama came on the scene, it has become them vs: us. I never knew that liberal democrats could be so dirty and rabid. I've never seen a group of people so full of hate as these obama democrats. You are truly a disgrace to this country.
I'm only one person but my boycott of you and everything and everybody that supports you begins today. You people are truly sick.

Keating 5 – After a lengthy investigation, the Senate Ethics Committee determined in 1991 that five senators, John McCain being one of them, had substantially and improperly interfered with the investigation of Lincoln Savings.

biden never lies

The Governor of Mississippi is 100 percent correct. This has been an event that has been planned for months and should go forward. Ole Miss has made major accommodations to host this event and the good people of Oxford deserve this debate. Just change the topic from national security to the economy or do a 50-50 split of the topics. But a cancellation is simply unacceptable.

Someone tell Mr. Magoo that his political stunt didn't work. The Senate and House have reached a deal withought his elderly's help or lies about far from a deal.

Turn him around and face him in the direction of Mississippi for the debate.

Obama/Biden 08

McCain is not ready for the debate on Friday and what easier
excuse to use than having to go back to help with the crisis.
I keep up with the news and McCain is looking nervous that he may loose
and Palin does not look trustworthy. she looks like a tricky person What I saw on the news, I think it is looking towards agreeing
on giving them the 700B bailout money so, when it is all settled I hope
that people are not stupid enough to think that it got done because
of McCain.

After all the lies and swiftboating mcbush resorted to these days, why is anyone surprised at all?

McCain has lost his head to Palin.

He thought he was getting a kick.... in from voters with chosing the hottest chick of iceland. He got the kick .... from voter because the whole thing went over his head. .... the more he is enamoured with his pick, .... the more voters see the emptiness or the ...bush in both their head.

What did you say, Joe? Get the foot out of your mouth. The only reason you've been a US Senator for over three decades is because no one knows where Delaware is or cares. You and the "little boy" you follow need to stay out of executive politics. It's for adults.

I believe trying to do something (McCain) is better than talking about doing something (Obama). Do the job you were elected to do!

It's only the future of our economic security, no big deal, right? All this walking and chewing gum talk is a clear misjudgment by Obama of how to treat a critical issue. If you're taking over the problem in 40 days then wouldn't you want to be part of the solution. Own it!

Since when is postponement of a debate a big deal for Obama anyway? McCain proposed that they have a town hall meeting every week and he declined. I can wait until Monday to hear the usual talking points. Let's fix the economy!

To every McCain/Palin Supporter that thinks McCain showed leadership by postponing his campaign are just stanch republicans who refuse to see for what McCain's stunt really was.

Unfortunately, America has many crisis going on right now...but you didn't see McCain suspending his campaign when the foreclosure and unemployment rate just kept climbing. Oh but now that the big wigs are losing money....ITS SUDDENLY CRISIS MODE!!! Forget about the thousands who have lost their home and jobs because the ECONOMY IS NOT STRONG!!!!!

McCain has shown from his VP pick to now his most recent stunt that he DOES NOT think of Country First....or even his only family first. McCain only thinks of himself first with every single game and ploy he can do to get the White House.

How McCain/Palin people seem to so quickly forget only less then 2 weeks ago...McCain said the "fundamentals of the economy are strong." But now suddenly McCain had an epiphany and realized we are in the tank. MCCAIN IS ONLY A LEADER FOR HIMSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!

If the old guy doesn't want to debate because of illness, just lease the medical record and we'll understand...

Uhbumble is as clueless as Biden. Uhbumble said he would 'lend his expertise' to the debate over the bailout. His talking points will come from members of Fannie and Freddie who are on Uhbumbles staff advising this idiot. Wow. Change.

“In times of crisis, Americans have always been able to bridge our divides and solve our problems,” said RNC spokeswoman Blair Latoff.

As opposed to times of prosperity, when it's every man for himself (Greed is good! Community is for suckers!) and let's chop up the electorate with God, guns, gays, or any other wedge issue that comes to hand)? I don't know if this country can survive another go-round with the Republicans in charge. Somehow it's only about "us" (i.e., country) when "they" are in trouble. Just watch - when the good times are back they won't even return our calls.

TO EVERYONE THAT BELIEVES jMAC NEEDS TO BE IN WASHINGTON TO DO HIS JOB. i HAVE TWO QUESTIONS.
1. WHAT EXACTLY HIS HE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING IN WASHINGTON SINCE HE HIS NOT IN THE COMMITTE TO MAKE THE DECISION?
2. WHAT WILL HIS PRESENCE DO ON THE MATTER OF THE CRISIS?
JUST A WEEK AGO HE DIDNT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE ECONOMY.

Re: Alice Brinkley, As Obama goes to Washington to provide leadership, Biden has taken up the slack on the campaign trail. This is what VP candidates are expected to do. Where is Palin? Clearly she is not capable of picking up the slack, or otherwise McCain would not be forced to suspend his campaign to deal with this crisis. At this point in time, with the critical election looming in just a few weeks, the candidates have a responsibility to communicate to the American people to explain their positions and where they want to take the country. Clearly, McCain is trying desperately to stage a stunt that makes him look like a heroic figure, but in stead is taking action to polities the ongoing negotiations in Washington and to move the debates back to cause the VP debate to be canceled.

Shawn – GA

really McCain is showing leadership. so then why did McCain not call the committee charimens of the banking and housing. McCain has not called bernacke or paulson. In fact, he hasn't read the proposal of Paulson. However, Obama did contact the democrat congressional and senate leaders as well as paulson and bernacke. Obama's plan has been integrated into the bill. McCain did not make one proposal or idea for the bill. I don't think this is leadership especially since the deal has been made before he had a chance to walk into the senate room.

Wait Johnny but the fundamentals of our economy are strong aren't they, AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

GO OBAMA GO!

OBAMA / BIDEN '08

Are you people serious??? Do you have any idea what an ecnomic crisis means? Do you think we're just going to be saved from this? We are very well headed in the direction of depression, and this bailout is nothing more than a band-aid. The fact that the bailout/economy is incredibly important requires the attention of the elected officials we put in office and whom we pay for! They are there to represent us. To speak for us. No one is saying cancel the debate forever–just move it back. What is the big deal? Sure a president deals with multi-crisis each and every day, but a debate is far from a crisis and is far from necessary when the future of this country and each individual in it is at stake. And just because I support McCain's position of actually investing in our country's security/future (because that is what he's doing), does NOT mean I intend on voting for him in the election. This issue is beyond the election/candidates and is beyond each of you. Open your eyes or a book (instead of just reading what the media feeds you). That computer you're typing on may be a luxury few can afford in a year from now.

Obviously 9/11 opened our eyes to the prospects of not being "untouchable" for only a short time. What goes up eventually comes down–and we are coming down. I feel very sorry for the individuals (and their families) that treat this so lightly.

Open the Debates for Democracy!

Vote Nader/Gonzalez!

McCain has not suspended his campaign, to name just two examples:
- his ads are still running
- his surrogates appear in various venues

Is there *anything*, anything at all, that the McCain campaign *won't* lie about?

This is just another poor immature way to deal with economic situations. McCain was putting priorities first. Like he should do.
This is a prime example of how McCain was calling on all sides to come together and all Obama can do is seperate them more.

Prime example of why America is suffering!!!

Dems are going to bring this Country down.....all because they are so full of hatred and immaturity!!

More and more it seems like Sen. McCain is an emotional, erratic, impulsive nut job. Gov. Palin is vapid and just repeats pat phrases that essentially make no sense. I expect more of the leaders of this country. These guys are dangerous manipulators.

All McCain has to do is jump on his private jet-fly to missisipi-debate and fly back to Washington –a dinner engagement-he knows nothing about economics so who is he kidding , as though he could solve anything-thank
God we have Obama and Biden.

McCain should put his country first and vote for Obama.

I think Biden has turned out to be a good choice for Obama. I can't imagine Clinton being this supportive.

CNN Money says Congress has the deal already done – where was McCain? They couldn't reach it without him?

I mean, come on....

They have to debate, most of the country bases their vote on the debates, so they should ALL go on as scheduled including the VP one.

I'm not a huge fan of Letterman, but he was right – if the VPs are ready to step in as president, then they should've taken over the campaigns as well if they put them on hold.

CNN says, "Sen. John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign is being played by Democrats as a desperate ploy from a campaign in decline and by Republicans as a courageous move to rescue the economy."

Not so fast, CNN. This Republican thinks McCain's move was pure balogna. I know many other Republicans feel this way....This is no longer a dem vs repub campaign. Many Repubs are jumping off the McPalin ship to vote for Obama. I am one of them.

Yes it is true all senators can't member a roll at the same time, that is why they have a commitee.
So, it wise to reconize that.
Mccain is not a member of the commitee, so do Obama. They can only offer their support or suggestions.

Fact of the matter is that BOTH McCain and Obama are supporting this bailout and think that they have something to offer in the 11th hour, and that something is going to be $1trillion of our money (yours and mine)
Bipartisan is the word of the day, and there is NO difference between the two parties on this point. So, voting for either one will be a vote against us.
Only the Libertarian party is against this kind of shenanigan. Both Democrats AND Republicans are bailing these companies out, and every time it's bigger. Every time BOTH parties use fear to make us think that "this can't be allowed to happen." But listen to America!! Almost EVERYONE is saying that the BAILOUT cannot be allowed to happen.
Bob Barr has stated his position on this and clear directions towards ending these problems. When you look at this issue (and many others) you see that there are really only two opposing viewpoints: Bob Barr and McBama.
People are throwing up their arms and saying they're not voting because of this issue…well, a vote for Barr is the way to send a message that you're upset and don't like McBama's solution.

OBAMA WANTED TO WRITE A SPEECH

MCCAIN WANTED TAKE ACTION.

LEADERS ARE NOT STUMP WRITERS THEY ARE DO'ERS.

They've just announced that they have reached a deal and mccain never made it to washington. hahahahahahahaha. NOW SPIN THAT YOU REPUBLICANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He had NOTHING to do with it. It was a ploy like we all said from the beginning.

Not really.
There is every indication he was called by JW Bush ahead of Obama about appearing in Washington–which would explain the preciptus announcement by the McClain campaign.

Fact is –a large (big) number of Americans are opposed to this $700 billion bail out.

I do not believe they understand how important thisissue is to a Large Portion of the voters–who will look at this decision by the President and Congress as taxation–without representation.

Do you recall what occurred the last time these charges were levied against the government of King George of England.

You decide.

After the 4 questions – Palin said

"Theeenk you Theeenk you"

HUH?

CNN, are there certain words that you do not accept. My comments
on Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthiest seem to be deleted everytime???

Biden is an idiot!

It was reported that Obama never did get a hold of McCain when he called in the morning, and that the msg he left did not say what the call was about.
McCain was busy on the phone talking to Wash, apparently, and came to the conclusion that he had to return to Wash to help find a solution as only about 40 senators had okayed the bailout.
He called Obama to tell him he was suspending his campaign etc.
Obama, in a later statement said he would not suspend his.
President Bush later requested Obama to come to wash for a meeting of heads of state and the candidates.
Now I hear Dodd has said an agreement has been reached. I believe this a democratic ploy to give obama credit for the agreement.

I feel i live in a make-believe world, where nothing is simple and crime pays.
As for the charge of negative ads......I thought both sides are slinging those at each other, so what's Biden talking about.

I'm starting to have more respect for Bush, and even more for McCain. How do you fight this kind of spin and posturing, the total disregard of truth.

Try this for true country first leadership. Rather than suspending the campaign, go ahead and concede it. I think it will be the only way for McCain to resurrect his career and position at this point. He is toast and he knows it. Just get it over with.

CNN September 25th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Shawn – GA September 25th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

If God forbid we were attacked, or there was a major storm… Not 1 person would argue with the debate and the campaigning being delayed. This is as serious a crisis as either of the above mentioned. Why is everyone up in arms that McCain is doing his day job of being a senator?? We are seeing strong leadership in McCain.
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Well if McCain is soooo concerned about this bailout then why did he admit yesterday that he hasn't even read the Paulson report!!!!

McCain asked Obama to debate all summer, and Obama refused. Now, McCain is putting THE HEALTH OF THE ECONOMY FIRST. As a senator, that should be the first priority. Senator 1st - Candidate 2nd! Let Palin and Biden debate Friday. Everyone is hollaring that they haven't heard enough from her. McCain's suggest makes sense. VP debate tomorrow - Presidential debate next week. McCain is showing leadership and committment to this nation by suspending his campaign until this mess reaches a conclusion - Obama just made a telephone. Whoo! Whoo! Obam is just a fraud!

Yeah. Cool. But, please, Biden, no more saying stuff like, "When the Great Depression started, President Franklin Roosevelt went on TV..."

Man, that just looked bad, dude. And I wanna vote for your ticket.

No more of that, or Abe Lincoln will dial up his RSS feed and pwn you.

you can always tell a republican troll by their comments...

the pull out some trivial dirt TOTALLY unrelated to the current article...

they name call

they offer CHARGES without a SHRED of info to back it up..

they are MASTERS of hit and run / smear and run tactics.

there is "usually" ZERO "logic" to the comment they post....

10 days ago McCain said the economy was fundamentally sound.

Now it's more been seen and not heard.
He is one senator that has not voted for 415 ? of the last votes and now he want to be seen as a true leader where he has absolutely no credibility? Unbelievable. Your surge of concern to the economy is very "Johnny come lately."
McCain missed the boat-so get your marbles together and debate the issues you want to get elected on.

IWASP – do you ever say anything original in these blogs? Christ, even my parrot comes up with something different now and then.

Bill Clinton knows leadership and he sees it in McCain.

The qoute of the day: "This is not an old man's job."

Biden would know real leadership if it bit him – how is a phone call for a "joint statement" leadership? sounds like a chance for more empty talk. I'm glad at least McCAin did more than talk.

McWimp! That's funny.

McCain not only lurches on the economy, but he lurches on the benefit of government's regulatory responsibility. The maverick looks a little dusty, and confused right now, he is the democratic party of the past presidential election, and the democrats lost. If McCain doesn't show up for the debate, lets ask GWBush to sit in his place. What else is he doing except searching on-line for new grazing, or hunting critters for his Crawford ranch. It'll give his crony aka Cheney a place to shoot a target that isn't the face of a friend.

Let's not take this to the bitten end... Now that the true colors of McCrazy are being seen, let go ahead and put him out to pasture!

Charlie September 25th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Obama first – country last.

McCain last- country first.
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Even after all of this drama you McCain supporters are still delusional. No wonder we keep getting Presidents so incompetent like BUSH!

He made a phone call and that is leadership? You got to be kidding me.

If Biden’s standard of Leadership is a phone call and a joint statement, I am sorry for this country if he become the VP.

In the past 2 year Obama hasn’t taken any leadership steps EVER.

He only puts himself and his ambition first. Obama always does the popular thing regardless what is right for the Country.

Obama did the same on the surge and now the economy. Obama comes first.

Yeah Mccsin didnot wear makeup yesterday, his rinkles were too much to look at. Sorry we all gonna be old one, but right he should have wear makeup.

no, no, no, rather shows lack of foresight and experience

Go John/Sara 08

Hillary supporters and repubs are behind you our next president

J-P

You know who will be showing up to the debate? Bob Barr. You just wait. Obama and McCain are playing their own game but they don't realize that there is another person in the game. Barr has asked Sen. Obama to have him debate. Obama could show some real leadership and have the debate with Barr.

THAT would answer alot of questions. And it would be much more interesting than debating McCain.

McSAME IS NOT INVOLVED IN THE NEGOATIONS PERIOD!!!!!!!!

What is MCSAME DOING???? NOTHING!

IT WAS A STUNT, PLOY, PERIOD!

MY GOD, are you people really that stupid?????

McSame has missed MORE VOTES than ANY OTHER SENATOR!!!!!!!!!

Including SD senator RECOVERING FROM A STROKE!!!!!!!!

PAY ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!! GET YOUR FACTS!

I still don't believe how economy was progressing strongly until last week (pointed out by Bush, McCain, Bernanke, Paulson, and so many other government officals)!

And Ladies and Gentlemen all of the sudden now we are in a deep s..t! How is it possible for United States of America's economy to be that close to collapse in just few days!

Does anyone understand this?
Do you believe them?
Bailing out those rich corporates, companies, and banks will save our econmy! Are you kidding me!

Let's see what else this government will do to our country before the election!

What are the credentials of McPain in Economy? What did he di during the last 25 years? Didn't he admit that he knows no economy?

GO Joe GO !!!!
He's the man....

YOU GO BARACK!!! cant wait to see you this saturday in fredericksburg!!!

When Obama called,the gambler saw an opening;CAMPAIGN first!

If the economy is in THE EMERGENCY ROOM BLEEDING TO DEATH as both Obama & Mccain say what should they do ?

A) Continue their campaign as usual but be available on the phone

B) Go to where the issue is being dealt with until it's stabilized

C) Do the job you are being paid for as US Senators and go to Washington.

Campagn First.....or....Country First

You decide.

Are the flying pigs supposed to be wearing lipstick?

Shawn – GA September 25th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

If God forbid we were attacked, or there was a major storm… Not 1 person would argue with the debate and the campaigning being delayed. This is as serious a crisis as either of the above mentioned. Why is everyone up in arms that McCain is doing his day job of being a senator?? We are seeing strong leadership in McCain.
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Excuse me???? We should stop the democratic process because McCain says so? Because he feels like he needs to be in the Senate when the last time he voted at all was in April???? He has not introduced any legislation in his history of being in the Senate regarding Regulation of the markets or oversight! Not one piece of legislation. We have never postponed a Presidential debate, not even during the Civil War! So why should we do so now? People wake up! McCain has really pulled wool over your eyes.

McCain, or should I say chicken foot!!!!!! Gramps, RETIRE

i think Palin has the "brain to nowhere! no wonder they don't want her to speak! with Katie "wel....I'll getcha"some..........not very bright!

He is truly a staesmen and born leader.

Obama-Biden 08

Inaction: Obama knows how to use MODERN technology to keep up with a situation and has does so throughout these "bailout" negotiations.

In fact, It is Obama's requirements outlined last friday morning for changing the original Bush bill are the ones he proposed and the ones McCain is now frothing on about.

So McCain has suspended a campaign (sort of), cancelled a presidential debate, and tried to postpone a VP debate only to arrive in Washington to find out a deal has been made!!

What leadership, John??

Playing it safe by giving speeches and coming up with nothing- that is what Biden calls leadership?

AmeriKa the beautiful for Obamanation wrote:
September 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET
Sorry… McCain wins this round.
Obama is blowing his own horn- while doing nothing.
McCain is taking flack- for trying to resolve a crisis.
Go figure.

Shut Up....your an imposter for the MCCLOWN campaign.

The Mccain camp has their hands full with now running the governers offfice in Alaska. And they also havent had time to get the questions ready to be asked at the debate, so John will have time to study then.

There are a select few doing the negotiating and simply checking with the others to get input or confirmation on the agreed terms. That is how negotiations work.

If people think you can take a large crowd into negotiations and get something accomplished they are gravely mistaken and a little common sense will help you determine this.

The National Enquirer just released an update on the Palin saga and have sworn statements as well as a lie detector test to back up there story. The news media should be talking with Robson and Perkins since they are the ones who insisted on Sara being on the ticket and see what they think now!!!!!!!!

Well, outside looking in, I am convinced that this is just another Republican (Bush-McCain) Party ploy to distract the American voters. Pres. George W. Bush is still in charge, or is he returning some of his paycheck as he packs his bags to leave the White House? I (and probably many other Americans) do not buy this "campaign suspension" ploy one bit. Currently, I feel like an unprotected American consumer that has been exploited by this Administration. I do have a forgiving heart and wish them all joy, peace, and love, however I am not looking forward to additional exploitation by Mr. Mccain and Ms. Palin, although I wish them joy, peace, and love also.

"Obama-Biden 2008" So, get on with the debate and learn to multi-task Mr. McCain, as Senator Barack Obama suggested.

confused, impulsive thoughtless people vote for palin and McCain

McCain is clearly demonstrating his fear (and he wants to be President???) of debating an intelligent, competent leader...Biden is absolutely correct and will make a great VP...So where are McCain and where is his running mate–what's her name? Oh, yeah, they're both avoiding the campaign in hopes that we won't notice their utter lack of ability to run this country. America is smarter than this!!

Seems like it is the democrats that are the ones knocking others.

Obama has been a negative campaigner from the get go.

His niceness is just a fascade while he stabs people in the back.

Biden your a plagerist. Your what the old school washington is all about, remember your comments about Obama, "Hes an articulate and CLEAN black man" Clean? What you mean by that?

Obama: Waaaa Waaaaa, I practiced all week for this debate and it better happen or I am going to ask the Government to bail me out.....

Go McCain

Obama with his "Give me a call if you need me" attitude is in effect admitting he is an ineffective Senator with nothing to contribute

That's why we love you Joe. Speaking the truth, straight from the hip. You know the Repubs are sick to thier stomachs right now. How does it feel to realize Repubs, that you are fighting a lost cause. Even your candadite is running scared while the pitbull is running her mouth about things she has no clue about. Frankly, I don't care who called who first, Obama did the right thing by letting the people who work in these various commitee's hammer things out. I'm still pissed at you Obama for endorsing this "corporate welfare check". I'm a bit surprised. I knew McCain would endorse it to help his buddies on Wall Street. I can't wait untill the shark (Biden) bits the head off the baracuda (Palin) on October 2nd, that's the McCain/Palin campaign does not chicken out. Obama/Biden are already going to beat you at least by 20%.....don't make it worse on yourself.

Bill Clinton for Sec of State under the Obama Administration.

Joe doesn't even know who was in the White House during the Depression. Conveniently Obama supposedly made a phone call to McCain yesterday. I think Obama was doing what he's been doingall along, waiting for Mccain to make a decision so he can fall in lockstep and claim it as his own. Nothing different here, Mccain is doing his job and Obama is still trying to fill out that resume.

Which rocks under the sun do all these bloggers come from?

I bet Palin is on her knees praying that the crisis escalates and is unresolved." Please God don't make me have to face real questions,
find a way to rid the world of witches and the press"

McSame is confused and very much panicked.

Very rational and cool headed thoughts Sen. Biden. McCain is getting blasted. What on earth is he thinking with all the stunts? Please tell me he didn't think the American people would actually fall for his garbage. Even I think he's too smart for that. I guess I was wrong.

Obama is a great leader. The kind of leader that our nation needs.

Even the McCain camp thinks so, since they copy everything he says and everything he proposes.

YES it does, which is MORE than I can say for Mr. LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE McCain, who does nothing but LIE now.

I don't think this OLD GEEZER knows how to tell a simple truth anymore.

He constantly follows Sarah Palin around like a little "lap dog" while Palin is acting more "Presidential" than he is. It clearly obvious that Sarah Palin has her SHREWED EYES on the Oval Office. She's banking on old man McCain kicking the bucket sooner than later. Sarah Palin is nothing but a very manipulative and self-serving, vindictive, ambitious POLITICIAN. She has SOLD HER SOUL TO THE DEVIL in the hopes of getting in the White House through the "back door". Sarah Palin knows she'll NEVER get in through the front door, so she will CHEAT and LIE her way in the back door.

John McCain's claim to "suspend" his campaign and delay the debate is NOTHING BUT A POLTICAL FARSE!!! He's doing nothing but political pandering as a means of LIE his way out of debating and playing on the American Voters as "STUCK ON STUPID"...

The biggest mistake the McCain-Palin ticket is doing is playing the VOTERS as IGNORANT. Americans are NOT falling for their lying distortions and divisiveness.

Obama first – country last.

McCain last- country first.

Obama likes to talk but plays it safe by taking no risk.

Decision= risk. Talk= safety.

Monday the fundamentals of the economy are strong. Wednesday we're in such a huge disaster that we need to suspend the Presidental campaign, presumably until John desides it's time to start again.

Let's ask John what changed so dramatically and rapidly between Monday and Wednesday.

McCain is not working with anyone-he isn't even in Washington yet! And when he gets there, it's for a photo op with Bush. He and Obama are not on the committees-they have no say in this until it comes time to vote.
So bitter, Alice? For a lot of the country, they tune out the commercials (which are never 100% truthful anyway) and don't pay attention UNTIL the debates. In a debate setting, the candidate must answer the question and not get into his agenda. And I guess you don't care to see Plain debate Biden? I'd be scared too, if I were trying to support that ticket. The woman can't tell the truth, she doesn't know anything that she needs to know if we are to believe "she's ready to be President (gag), and the debate will finally and mercifully sink the Republican campaign. That's really what he wants-to cancel her.

Barack Obama should show up on Friday to the debate whether John McCain shows or not. Turn it into a town hall if necessary to discuss the current economic crisis and update Americans on the bailout package. John McCain is scared for himself and what's her name from Alaska.

I just have to say that Joe Biden has taken criticism for some political gaffes while he is campaigning. But you know these are his thoughts, his words, it's not contrived and he is speaking everyday about different things. And he's not afraid to because he's knowledgeable. Now examine his VP opponent...not her own thoughts, words and keeps on with the same speech....

John McCain is so out of touch with todays world..I wonder if his
wife lost any money because of the banks and Wall Street.Maybe
she got a heads up on things.Maybe they could give up a couple of cars and a home or two to some poor people !!! WAKE UP PEOPLE.
MR.BIDEN is correct in his last speech.You go Joe you da man !!

Ok wait people...I need a time out to catch my breath! The econmy is good, no wait the economy is bad! I am for the war, no wait I am against the war, I am ready for any debates, no wait I cant debate, I cant wait to introduce Palin to Washington, no wait I can't even iontroduce her to the media......I am for change...no wait that was Obama's slogan...see where I am going with this folks? You republicans can hold all the "Country first garbage over McCains head for all we care. The man has not been a Maverick in over 10 years, he has voted with Bush 90% of the time, he has doen nothing for Veterans benefits in the eintire 26 years in Washington....he picks someone so underqualified to be his VP just to pander to next door Wal Mart mom.....all this is one big show, this is the John McCain fianl curtain call the only problem is the audience is now leaving the building.....he will be like bugs bunny on stage at the end...ta da! Only there wont be any applause...just silence because he will be all alone in the room..excpet for the Conservative bloggers who are still living in denial.

Veterans for Obama

It certainly does. The Republicans want to call it great leadership on McCain's part and an act of true patriotism by cancelling his campaign to help with the financial crisis – yet they will not dispute it was Obama who initiated the suggestion of a joint statement from both candidates talking about the bailout proposal. Then old Johnny Mac seizes the moment and goes behind Obama's back to call a press conference to make it look like this was his baby all along!

Let's not fall for the trickery, folks. We need to call it like is. John McCain knows he is falling in the polls and wants to use this bailout crisis for resurgence of his campaign. That's not leadership, that's desperation and disrespectful to the American people!

They reached a deal without McBush. No more excuses, go and take your beating like a man!! No one fell for your destraction, we as Americans are tired of McBush and Palin and all their crap!! BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

Joe Biden is a "wreck" waiting to happen.

Well normally I dont believe in "dog-pile on the rabbit "politics,but....what the hell ! Might as well kick him while hes down, hed do the same to you. I hear a door slamming shut and call this one in the bag for Obam and Smokin Joe!!!!!!!

Very Intelligent, Right Temperment & Leadership, Thoughtfulness, Heart, Never Scared, Straight Up Campaign.
Campaign runs kinda like a Well Oiled Machine….

THE>>>>CHANGE>>>>WE>>>>NEED

Barack Your Vote!!!!

What next–cancel the election? Maybe this is what he had in mind the whole time! Heroes don't cut and run, they stand and debate!

How can anyone think that playing it safe by voting "present" beats getting down in there and risking it all by trying to craft a solution or a plan of any kind?

The dumbing down of America.

atta boy Joe!

Obama doesn't want McCain to go to Washington because then he will have to vote yes or no on bailout legislation and that wouldn't be good for his political career.

Forget the debates join the McCain/Palin campaign in forcing Obama to vote yes or no this week.

Unless, of course, you plan on voting present in the election.

McCain/Palin '08

Who and what does David Lettermans laying into McCain mean. Letterman is a overpaid over rated talk show host, he should keep his fat mouth shut and vote for Obama on voting day just like everyone else.

How dare McCain say "Country First" when he is clearly OBSESSED with the ego gratification of "being the President"?! He should withdraw from the race, apologize to his family and supporters and all Americans for his farcical, hateful, deceit-based sham of a "campaign". I will never forgive him nor Bush for having so dragged this country through such vile depths. And our children's children will still be paying the price. How John McCain can look himself in the mirror while shaving blows my mind. He is a shameful sad shadow of who he once was before being consumed by ambition.

And guess what else? Johnny called Bushy and asked Bushy to ask Barack to come to the White!!!! And Johnny says this is not political. Yeah, and pigs fly.

McCain and Palin should just cancell everything and throw in the towel.........now!!!

Hallelujiah! It's about time a real leader showed up – someone willing to take a risk and seek compromise!

Best reason I've seen yet, and I've seen plenty of them, to vote for Obama & Biden!

The Next President of the United States is a big deal to the entire world and more important than trying to bailout these poorly managed financial firms which Congress can do without McCain and Obama. It's a political ploy on McCain's part. We need the debates. The world is watching.

Joe,

You hypocrite. Why not just say that both Obama and McCain are trying to put partisan differences behind in order to help find a solution to a huge mess? No...you have to go for partisan advantage, even at a time like this. I would expect more of you.

Someone asked to see one accomplishment Obama has made in 12 years. Note that Palin has been talking about bringing transparency to DC and putting the checkbook online. Good idea.

However, I'd like you to do a web search for "Google for Government". There's one.

Gibe me a break the GOP is a joke. Their behavior was the fundamental underlying that rocked the country into a financial mess; now the GOP sends its most non-economic 'leader' to return to Washington and expects that his presence will add any value. What do they expect McCain to do? More of the same nothing, can he balance his own checkbook???? What a political ploy. In addition, McCain appears to be hiding behind Bush's apron on this matter. He's out of his league....

Oh yeah and GO JOE!!!! This dude is a True Leader., 20bucks his Son runs for President Someday....

John McCan't do antyhing. Just old tricks. no substance.

CNN MCAIN HAS NOT SUSPENDED HIS CAMPAIGN....

MCAIN HAS NOT SUSPENDED HIS CAMPAIGN....

STOP SAYING HE HAS..... HE HAS NOT....

Mcain is a liar.... i use to respect him but i have lost all respect and admiration for him.

POW no more

Would McCain suspend being President if there would be a crisis in case he'd get elected ?

Alice Brinkley you are a JOKE, I hope you are a millionaire, and your money is SECURE....NOW TAKE YOUR FOOT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH....YOU ARE A JOKE.

And Senator McCain's attempt to pull a FAST ONE by rushing out to TV cameras shows his lack of character.

I can not follow John McCain.

This time, I'm voting for the Honest & Honorable Democrats ... you know the Smart Guys in the room.

I agree. Obama also showed that he can handle more than one thing at a time, and that he can do it calmly. There is no evidence of "panic mode" from Obama, unlike mccain who is clearly out of sorts and not sure of what to do.

President Barack Hussien Obama is going to be known as one of the greatest world leaders of all time

After this finaicial crisis is over we should tribute to the president with a Barack Obama $500 bill – Yes We Can

Obama/Biden '08

NOBama, even if Biden steps aside for Hillary.....
Obama is a joke.

Sorry... McCain wins this round.

Obama is blowing his own horn- while doing nothing.

McCain is taking flack- for trying to resolve a crisis.

Go figure.

Americans lack sophistication of thought and reason.

Alice Brinkley:

At least we know Biden can talk and we know where he stands. I would much rather know what someone is thinking. Can Sarah even talk?

Obama's entire campaign shows leadership!

While McCain's shows impulsiveness, ineptitude, idiocy, cronyism, dishonesty, criminal behavior, secrecy and possibly Alzheimer's disease and/or mild retardation.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 - NOW MORE THAN EVER!!!

How can any Senator not honor his obligation to the people of his state during this time of financial crisis? I suppose that Mr. Obama feels he's not needed in the Senate, after all, he hasn't spent much time there.

Alice Brinkley September 25th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Biden, the reason you are not in DC helping resolve the Wall Street mess is that everyone knows you can't be helpful. All you do is shoot your mouth off (with your foot in it). John McCain did his job that the country pays him to do: get involved with the solution. The country does not pay him or Obama to a useless debate (you know, talk/talk/talk or is that jabber/jabber/jabber?)
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Nice try, but McCain never made it to Washington and they just announced they've reached an agreement. McCain's gimmick didn't work. Now what's he going to do?

Wow thats great the Mcwhimp, McShame, McSame...lol whats next McLost????

Come on guys!

Let's not be too hard on the poor OLD MAN. McBush is as steady as a YO-YO.

His flip-flopping is the envy of any athlete!!!

NEWS HEADLINE: SARAH PALIN TOOK "FOUR" QUESTIONS FROM REPORTERS TRAVELING WITH HER !!!!!!

really, people...... really?

The McCain campaign is about to crash and burn, so since we have nothing to lose, let's do a 180 on the economy and try to hide our desperation!.

Last week, the American economy was "fundamentally sound" and today, if there is not a fix the American economy will be in a depression by Monday! McCrypt has not voted in the Senate since April and now the wheels of democracy are going to grind to a halt, if he is not in attendence???

I am getting whiplash from the number of flip flops from the McCrypt camp!

I certainly hope that bush the moron and McCrypt both listen closely to the plans of Obama, the "Messiah", since their two thick skulls will need divine intervention, for either of them to understand!

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ECONOMY ARE STRONG! And that is the truth of it! What is NOT strong? The stance that the Democrats take on the economy. THEY are weak spined, mealy mouthed "giveaway" perveyors. THEY are responsible for the debacle we find ourselves experiencing. THEY are the cheats and liars and "on-the-takers". Barney Frank-what a fraud. Chris Dodd-"Gosh, I didn't know I got a better deal on my loan than anyone else." Those two, and many others of their ilk-for the REAL GOOD of the country-THEY SHOULD TAKE A HIKE! We are sick of them! Of course, I can say anything here because CNN is in bed with all of them.

Bob Schieffer reported this morning that Paulson asked McCain to come to Washington to help win support for the bill.

Q. So Sarah, Why can only a fifth of Americans [the fifth that are your constituents] not find the United States on a map?

A. "I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some ... people out there in our nation don't have maps and uh, I believe that our, ah, education like such as in South Africa, and, uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as, and I believe that they should, uh, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., or should help South Africa, it should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future, for."

You've been fooled Shawn – GA

Obama is all talk.

McCain is action.

Talk has no risk- making decisions- carries great rish.

McCain is the true leader.

MCCAIN BETTER "MAN UP". MCCAIN CAN'T HIDE BEHIND OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEMS BECAUSE HE WAS THE ONE WHO SAID JUST 2 WEEKS AGO OUR ECONOMY IS FINE. ONE DAY IS WHAT IT TOOK FOR MCCAIN TO RECOGNIZE DIFFERENT BUT NOT ACKNOWLEDGE HE WAS WRONG SO NOW HE'S GOING TO FIX IT. MCCAIN AIN'T QUALIFIED TO TIE HIS OWN $500 SHOES, KNOW THAT HE OWNS 8 HOUSES OR THAT THE 13 CARS HE OWNS AREN'T AMERICAN MADE OR IS MCCAIN JUST A FLAT OUT LIAR. AMERICA BETTER JUDGE QUICK.

This is what a VP does????

CNN Breaking News. Lawmakers from both parties in House, Senate say they have bailout deal; will take it to Treasury Secretary Paulson. Maybe McCain will say now "see all I had to do was land in Washington and a deal was made". One way or another he's going to try and take some credit.

GO OBAMA!!!

Rove's protoge is as ugly a player as Rove – only we've seen this game before Schmidt – we can see through your strategy!

Good job joe. You are actually out being a good VP!!

Obama/Biden '08

Way to go Joe!! You and Barack make me soo proud

YES WE CAN BABY!!! AND WE WILL!!

God bless AMERICA

The Huffington Post.com. McCain spending thousands on face make up. Cancer Back? The Huffington Post, THE SHOCK DOCTRINE by
Naomi Klein and link to Newt Gindrich. It will scare your socks off.

I am in total agreement with you on this one. How can you say we are OK and GROWING, but in a matter of DAYS, the ECONOMY is DEAD or DYING. McCain is sooo out of touch. It goes to show, if you do not KNOW how many houses you OWN and you have 11 foreign CARS, you would think the ECONOMY is STRONG. LET's NOT FORGET the HEIRESS WIFE with her EXPENSIVE CONVENTION outfit. SOOOO ELITIST.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08 and 12

Finally Biden is being effecitve. I was begining to fear that he was no addition to the ticket at all...Joe stick to the message and your GREAT!

Why didn't the Messiah see this one coming?

He of perfect vision and flawless judgement.

Why didn't Obama ACT?

Oh... he just gives speeches and criticizes those who DO act.

He who does nothing can never be blamed for anything.

Voting present... again.

Uh, no, McCrypt is so scared about the debates, he has soiled his Depends!

Take a look at CNN's homepage....big headline across the top says they have reached a deal on this bailout and are going to present it to Paulson. Looks like they didn't need McCain to be there after all! Now what's he going to do to try to prevent the VP debate?

"Lawmakers from both parties in House, Senate say they have bailout deal; will take it to Treasury Secretary Paulson"

Ohhh look!! Is done!!! Well, looks the Senator's job is done! LOL!!! Whatever that means...

Since when does Letterman have anything of value to add to a political conversation. For heaven's sake, the guy does not nothing for a living but ridicule others, and the fools of this nation continue to listen to people like him. Rome is burning...anyone notice? Maybe it is time to return to the philosophies of Thomas Jefferson.

John "COUNTRYWIDE FIRST" McCain and his Republican buddies siure know how to shakedown the American Taxpayer. Does he under-estimate the intelligence of the American voter? Bush got in didn't he .... twice?

Fool me once, call me ...., fool me TWICE, call me ......

Come on AMERICA!

John McCain is making a joke of our nation in front of the world.

Do you really want this person as YOUR President.

This is a point when race differences have to stop. We are there.

Is destroying America worth making John McCain President?

John McCain is just full of it. .. not ready to be commander in chief.

Some of You crazy so called Hillary supporters we know you and we know the real democratic supporters. Stop posting on the blogs trying to cause confusion you all had better stick with McCain than pretend. We know that you don't really support Hillary because you are all RACISTS. We saw the polls on the so called moderate democrats who say race is an issue for them and won't vote for Obama. Please do not come back to the democratic party go and join the republicans. We will take care of this party and country ourselves. We already have enough republicans that have seen the light and voting Obama. May God help you bigots to become stogib.

Do it Joe!!!!!

This is a bold move by McCain. I like it.

Regardless of his motives, McCain outmaneuvered Obama on this and Obama is frustrated about it.

It's not the first time that McCain has outmaneuvered Obama, and it likely won't be the last.

I don't like politicians who have to consult with handlers (Axelrod) before making any decisions.

Biden also says what he thinks. And he has said that Obama is not the guy. I agree with Biden.

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Barack Obama, a true leader that we believe in

John McCain, a true loser that we should be scared off.

BARACK OBAMA will become the new PRESIDENT of the United States of America.

PLEEEZ...McCain is just running home to mommy /daddy bush and pretending he is relevant in this 700 billion bail out! We don't need this "guy" or his "gal"!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!

Amen, No Way No How No to McCain/Palin

JOHN MCCAIN: "A noun, a verb, I was a P.O.W."

SARAH PALIN: "I dont know what a noun is, I dont know what a verb is, but I can see Russia".

If God forbid we were attacked, or there was a major storm… Not 1 person would argue with the debate and the campaigning being delayed. This is as serious a crisis as either of the above mentioned. Why is everyone up in arms that McCain is doing his day job of being a senator?? We are seeing strong leadership in McCain.

Look...McCain did a stupid thing in suspending his campaign...You can't expect everyone to follow the same...Thanks to McCain...Obama/Biden get more time to attack McCain/Palin

“You can’t be president of the United States of America and lurch so rapidly from one fundamental position to another,” said Biden. “See sunlight and then seeing nothing but darkness all in a matter of two hours. Ladies and gentlemen, you can’t gain the confidence of the nation and you can’t gain the confidence of the world when in fact you are not rooted and know exactly what you think.”

Why not, it worked for years with Clinton.

McCain lied to Letterman.

They have already announced they have come to an agrrement without McCain or Obama.Proof that this was just a ploy by Bush and McCain to avoid the debate.Obama was right again.

All very excellent points Senator Biden – thank you!

McCain is not responding to a national "crisis". he is responding to a crisis in his poll numbers. The only thing transparent about McCain is his self-serving desperation to be King George #3....
I think America may soon catch on to his "Country First" Act .
How about Palin debate for him on Friday night. If she is so ready, let's put her to the test !

You can if you have Alzheimers. ...That look in his face reminds me of a family member of mine. He looks lost and confused. Just because you were a "Maverick" years ago....does not make you one now, especially when the signs of dementia are there.

Situations evolve and change- nothing wrong in responding to a morphing crisis.

You're the man Joe

more importantly, joe – barack kept in touch and spoke with paulson and the finance comittee while campaigning. he did not even politicise that. it only came out when the head of the finance committee mentioned it last night at msnbc.

chris dodd last night said they have not heard a word from mccain the past few days even weeks. so why the sudden urgency to fly to washington when he didn't even bother to call and check in on them? this is grandstanding, political gimmicry by mccain.

this is just so obvious that it's sickening. it's an all time low that i've ever seen a politician dive into.
mccain and palin are both insulting the american people.

Barak Obama, the next president of the US!

“In times of crisis, Americans have always been able to bridge our divides and solve our problems,” said RNC spokeswoman Blair Latoff. “John McCain suspended his campaign and is working with the nation’s leaders to address this serious economic crisis and believes that it is more important to put his country before his political campaign.”

Tell that to the American people, not Biden...and by the way, didn't you suspend your campaign? LOL!!! Biden is talking to people, last time I checked, he is doing his job...

Just make sure the Senator is talking to the people, not Biden...

I am for having the debate 100%. Obama is right about the presidency and having more than 1 issue to deal with at a time. Personally I think McCain knows he is not going to win the debate so he is trying to stall.
Nice try McCain, but it did not work! Agreement reached!

Biden's a hack. Why don't you work on your Indian accent Joe? Or maybe drop yourself from the ticket since you think Hillary's more qualified than you.

Obama Biden Real leaders that Put Country First Not Politcal gimmicks! I am sick and tired of Mccain and His Campaign of Liars this If that Debate will go On with Mcbush Or Without!

POW POW POW POW

Bomb Bomb Bomb Bomb

Suspend Suspend Suspend

Surge Surge Surge Surge

Say it often enough – it's still not true.

Well said Joe.

....and I say...."ca-ca de Toro"--to that statement-–it was Mc Cain who first called Obama and stated he wanted to cancel the debate, as he had word the President was to call both of them to ask them to "obey the call from the POTUS"--now Biden is trying to say that it was Obama's decision and that he called Mc Cain first......"ca-ca de Toro"..........

I love it. Real leadership is showing through. You have to be able to multi-task.GEEEEZZ...can I suspend my mortgage payment. Let's get it on.

This is not news, and just set the record straight THE ELECTION IS OVER!!! McWhimp won't even debate.

-–mcBush & paLien think americans are stupid......are we???

McSames' stunt is NOT working!

Congress reports the bill is making HUGE progress and McSame is just getting there. He is trying to stall the VP debate and we are not falling for it.

HE LIED about Letterman, but was with COURIC and told yet another lie

Palin interview with Couric SUCKED and she did even WORSE if POSSIBLE, with her first 4 QUESTIONS from the press!

McSame is tanking in the polls and thought this would stop Obama's momentum. Well sorry about your luck McSHAME it is not working!

Ouch!!!!!!!!!

McSame is getting grilled by everyone (press, letterman, and mccain).

Maybe he does need a time out. I like to offer him just plain retirement.

"you can’t gain the confidence of the nation and you can’t gain the confidence of the world when in fact you are not rooted and know exactly what you think.”

Best Biden quote ever.

Biden, the reason you are not in DC helping resolve the Wall Street mess is that everyone knows you can't be helpful. All you do is shoot your mouth off (with your foot in it). John McCain did his job that the country pays him to do: get involved with the solution. The country does not pay him or Obama to a useless debate (you know, talk/talk/talk or is that jabber/jabber/jabber?)

Well said, Senator Biden...I couldn't agree with you more!

THIS is the change that we need. Leadership, cool heads, and rational thought. NOT stunts, gimmicks, and mindless pandering.

A vote for McLame is a vote for further disaster in our country.

Just say NO to Bush 44 and Caribou Barbie.

Go Obama/Biden!!!

McCain, isn't the economy "fundamentally strong"???
Why on earth do you need to suspend your campaign?

Oohh.. You're just giving us amother example of how good you are at FLIP-FLOPPING!!

McCain invented the political gimmick.

I think it was very generous of Senator Biden to not mention that Senator Obama got voice mail, and the call wasn't returned until the afternoon.

you are so right Biden......Go real leadership!!!!!! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Postponing the debate should not be an option, the nation needs forward momentum and leadership now!

If McCain and Obama are not able to attend the Presidential candidates debate Friday night, than Palin and Biden should do what VP's are meant to do; Stand in for the President in times of crisis.

Palin and Biden have an oportunity to prove themselves this week and show the nation who they are. Are these candidates ready to stand up and do their jobs?

As we already know, Sen. Obama reached out to McCain first. He's proven to many that he willing to work across party lines.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08