CNN

who cares......and i feel all the people above do not understand what is in store for them.....forget the election and the spin......let s get this fixed, cause people are going to lose their jobs..hubbys company is already letting staff go.....there will be no credit, there will be higher energy costs for everyone,no one will be able to buy or sell their home ..and all those 401k will be worth a lot less for a long long time to come..so no one will be retiring soon....so why not start asking your congressman/women and senator what are they going to do for you ......instead of trying to use this situation to win an election....both parties should be working together and stop the name and blame game.....call me if you need me.....is not a fix

Isn't this great? We're all in debt to our eyeballs, fellow Americans! Yea?

And to think that just a few weeks ago, Henry Paulson was on Faux News, extolling the virtues of our "strong" economy.

Guess we have had...ahem...a few "adjustments" since then.

Yeah, riiiiiight.

Hey, if we all own AIG, can we go over there and take a bunch of sodas out of its lunch room?

We are a nation of multitasker we need a President who can keep up with all crisis at the same time.
McCain/Palin you are not ready please put COUNTRY FIRST and think about getting out the race, that way our country can move forward.

Why should Barack stop his campaign ads? To rescue John Mcain's now desperate and dishonest efforts to change the subject. We are muc smarter than that, the only people he can fool are his already converted republicans

Don't underestimate Palin. Yes she is being shielded from the press because she hasn't been groomed enough with canned answers by her campaign managers. But if you look at her record in Alaska of hiring high school friends to state posts and firing anyone who opposed her you'll realize she is "all politician"–wily, power-addicted and a quick study. By shielding her this long from the press and the American people, anything she says at the VP debate will come out sounding articulate.

I thought CNN stood for all americans. Looks like the only ones commenting here are McCain haters. Would it be possible for Obama to go to DC and take a stance on this issue (besides present) so we really know where he stands on the issue. By the way he would only be doing his job!

It's about time. We need to hear what real leadership and dedication to God and country is all about. Issue resolution....Semper Fi

The big debate now is not a planned formal media event between two candidates! That can wait!

It is between Republicans and Democrats jockeying for position on a bill in a time of crisis!

The Democrats won't vote for it if the Republicans don't and Senator McCain has the best chance of convincing Republicans!

McCain/Palin 08! They are authentic reformers!

Brian, send Obama a check anyway!

Way to go Barrack!!! Doing a fantastic job. We are dead in America if McCain and that "I don't interview well" Palin, sneak in the white house. She knows nothing!!!!!!!NO SUBSTANCEA!!!! sad,sad, sad. Now I understand better why MCsuspension delaying campaign and ad< having "VEEP" remorse. He deserves it.

Obama putting politics above the financial health of this country. This is the new poilitics we were promised?

Gimmick FIRST
Gimmick FIRST
Gimmick FIRST
Gimmick FIRST
Gimmick FIRST
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I’m John McCain and I approve this message

GOOD JOB PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Thank God he's not falling for McCain's BS. McCain is stopping his campaing to "help out"? Please. Election Day isn't going to wait for the economy to recover!

I bet you anything mccain will now unsuspend his campaign. So wishy washy and uncertain of what to do.

McCain gave Obama the Presidency!!!
McCain is not leadership we can afford in these desperate times. Obama will work to make this a GREAT country once again.

ENOUGH OF McCAIN AND PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO NOT VOTE FOR THESE MORONS!!!!!!

I AM TIRED OF GOING BACKWARDS! IT'S TIME TO MOVE FORWARD AND OBAMA/BIDEN WILL MOVE US FORWARD.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

THE LOGICAL CHOICE . . . THE ONLY CHOICE!!!!!

Obama has proven that politics and becoming the president is above ALL for him.

Obama = opportunist politician.

Hello, the sky isn't falling, it fell. And John's blabbering about deregulations and strong fundamentals. What?!

Obama/Biden 08

Good job Sen. Obama. Keep addressing the important issue Americans are facing, the Economy. It sounds the McCain campaign is playing politics with the crisis. It does not seem convincing to suspend his campaign. He could have done both: get involved in the decision of the bailout and continue to campaign.

The bailout deal is done and ......McCain just landed in DC....was that a waste of time or was it just me?

Laura Boston, but Obama didn't say he was suspending his campaign. Now back to the real issue, his ads are still running, he still made two campaign stops after suspending his campaign (supposedly) and is STILL NOT IN WASHINGTON. He is not on any banking committee and will have very little input in the negotiations which are almost done. Ok, spin THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

laura boston, it was mccain that said he was suspending his campaign. not obama.Be reasonable

A comment from earlier
mccain has not voted in the senate since April CASE CLOSED!!!
Also,
He did not even read Paulson's proposal until yesterday!!!!!!

I guess McCain's first vote since April is going to save the country and we can all breathe a sigh of relief!?

John's first vote on regulation is not maverick at all.

McCain is like a dog that craps on your rug, then rushes to clean it up right after you get home. See? I cleaned up the crap I left for you when you weren't looking. Oh, the smell, that will go away some day.

Americans are patriotic, and John knows this very well. So when he's down in the polls, or it looks as though he's losing he plays the POW card. Look at me folks, I'm a hero, remember what happened to me 35 years ago. What about what happened to him 30 years ago, when he cheated on his wife.

I say, if he wants to talk about his past and play the POW card, there are more cards in deck. How about the deadbeat dad card, or the cheating husband card, or the pay first wife off to keep her silent card. In the end Americans know the truth.

John is not running for president because he thinks he can help us. He's running for president because he thinks he can help himself. Like his trophy wife and trophy VP, the presidency will be a trophy position. Patriotic? I don’t think so.

Obama/Biden 08

Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Debate! Let us know where you stand, McSame!

The people need to know just what Barack is going to give them for their vote.If there isn't going to be a debate Friday,it's kind of like having to wait for Santa,to see what you're going to get for free.

Someone asked to see one accomplishment Obama has made in 12 years. Not 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.

Hi can i make a suggestion on the Mortage Bailout. i'am a Homeowner of a 30yr fix. i'am in my Seventeen year paying on my Mortage, and i'am on a Biweekly plan that is saveing me 6yr on my Mortage.

My suggestion is iff a Homeowner never miss a payment in fifteen years on a Thirty year fix ? why don't the Finencial Insritutiens Recognize the good fatih in homeowner and forgive the Balance of there debt ?

then that way the Homeowner can spend more money into the Economy

Bailout the big guy, what about the little guy ? like me.

Thanks you.
Calvin Bernard

I can't believe McCain actually thought he could push Chicago-Thugs-Politics around.

I meant Obamedia

Progressive talk radio is hardly what I would characterize as a fair, balanced and credible source of information.

Run baby run! You can run McSame, but you cannot hide any longer. You have cried wolf too many times. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country, by debating!

it is always an honorable thing if Mc Cain does it.......talk about drinong the Kool aid people.......you can compare this crisis if you want to a hurricane or natural disaster.......but I am doing just as bad this week as I was doing for the last 8 months.....McCain hasn't taken any time off for me before now......I can do without him suspending his campaign on my behalf......to me Mc cain is a lil kid......the tone of the campaign would have been more honorable if Obama submits to the way he would like to do things......this is another temper tantrum from the grumpy old man

Laura, you are so out to lunch. You sound like you're either a Republican or you just don't like the guy.

Sounds like you probably would've vote for Obama because he's black, right? Get over yourself, lady.

WW2....elections & debate went ahead
WW1....elections & debate went ahead
Iraq & Afghanistan wars.....elections & debate went ahead..
Depression.....elections & debate went ahead

Now we "need" to cancel this stuff??? Laura, I think you're just some old, bitter biddy from another time period who did well for yourself way back when.....NEWSFLASH....the world's changed.....BUSH screwed the economy and you still think everything's fine??? What mental hospital are you currently an outpatient of????

WELL DONE, SEN. OBAMA! WE NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER!

To those of you, far-right-fear-war-and-hate-mongers, let me remind you of whom was in control of Congress........the Republicans from 1994 through January of 2007!

MCCAIN'S FRIEND & ECONOMIC ADVISOR PHIL GRAMM AUTHORED THE "GRAMM-LEACH-BILLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERIZATION ACT OF 1999" IN WHICH REGULATIONS PUT IN PLACE DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION WERE .........REMOVED!

MCCAIN= LIAR, PROPAGANDA,MISINFORMATION........WASHINGTON INSIDER FOR 26 YEARS!

REPUBLICAN LEGACY? $11.5. TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT!

Yeah , right mccain spent five years in a prison as a pow
and he is scared to debate that sounds real supid.Wake-up
people and smell the coffee .

John McCain has found his scape goat, McCain knows he's part of this problem. Remember, he just said days before this, that the economy was fundamentally strong. He is part of President Bush administration, that make him part of the problem. The only people that would vote Republican, after all this is either crazy or a races. The Republican has destroy the country and damage Foreign relationships, it need to be disband or outlaw.

As I read some of these postings that support McCain I realize one fact.

Even in this economy physo therapist could make a killing if only they would go for the help they so desperately need

If you think we are in trouble now, vote for Obama and watch America go down the tubes with his tax plan !

Neither Obama nor McCain are on the committees drafting this bill. Their job is to vote on the bill. They can do that AND debate. What is the problem?

We knew McCain can not email. Now we know he does not know what multi-tasking is.

Someone should tell Obama actions speak louder than words.

Americans need John and Sara – These names ring bell

not

Hussein, baraq.

J-P 08

sorry arnold,but the mess we are in today was caused by your GOP president and party members.Dont wnat to take chances

Obama is on point, and McCain is a disappointment that is far from presidential. If McCain doesn't want the presidential position, which is what I'm sensing, then he should fake it. Has anyone told McCain that Mississippi isn't on the other side of the globe, that it's 90 minutes to Washington DC with his campaign jet. This doesn't look good for republicans(and I'm a registered republican today, but not tomorrow). Show up for the debate you signed up for it McCain, we expect our president to multi-task, what's wrong with you McCain. If not showing up for the presidential debate is coming to you from an advisor, I'd tell you to fire that person because it's bad advice.

What steve said:

World war 1 – nothing was suspended
World war 2 – nothing was suspended
great depression – nothing was suspended
1st gulf war – nothing was suspended
2004 elections/Iraq/Afghan war – nothing was suspended

Thats how America works. It's called MULTI-TASKING and if mccain can't handle it, then step down for another GOP candidate.

Right on brother!

Veterans for Obama

Here we go with Obama! He does not want to go do his ACTUAL JOB and fight FOR ALL AMERICANS in Washington. NO! He rather worry about what he is going to DO IN JANUARY!!!

TALK ABOUT PRIORITIES!! Now do you, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, want someone who is ONLY OUT FOR THEMSELVES?

MCCAIN-PALIN 2008

I WANT TO SEE A DEBATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey voter-caging:

Careful, the black helicopters are looking for you now! Better put your tin-foil hat back on. Make sure you have a good supply of canned food and bottled water.

More proof of just how whacky all you libs really are.

WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER. ARE WE GONNA CANCEL ELECTIONS, AND CREATE A PANIC STATE?

Just think. Both the Rep. candidates, especially the scripted vp, think that Bush has done a great job as president. Unfortunatly so do most of the republicans. This last ditch attempt by McCain to try and gain some mo has blown up in his face. Went by him like everything goes over Palen's head without John around.

Proatorian, Fort Myer:

It's an ad, not a documentary. How much info. do you think can be covered in 1 min.

Barack is the kind of a leader that America desperately needs right now.... as a voter, i honestly do not understand John McCain anymore. His campaign is starting to look like a stunt ridden with political gimmicks and ploys. Go Obama/Biden!

Preatorian, Fort Myers...you're an IDIOT. I approve that message!

"Arnold wrote: "Do you people really want socialism or do you just want your guy to win? If you just want your guy to win, go rant for some sports team. The rest of the free world wants our democracy to succeed, not turn towards socialism and Liberalism. ... The GOP ticket is still better than starting down the socialist path."

1. You have no idea what Liberalism or Socialism is.

2. Nationalizing the credit system is a Conservative idea being pushed by Republican Conservatives and it IS a bit socialistic.

3. Confusing Liberalism and Socialism together is an old Conservative technique. It is like calling Conservatives Nazis, which they clearly are not.

4. No Liberal is proposing the nationalization of any major industry, which they would be calling for if they were Socialists.

5. Liberal goals are: fair pay for the people who produce the goods and services we all enjoy; good jobs, good benefits, good schools, a well maintained national infrastructure, good health care for children, security from foreign aggression, opposition to totalitarian governments, and cooperation with democratic ones. Which of those goals are socialist?

McCain holds the record for MIA in the senate, now, when a debate is critical for the american people, he suddenly decides to work?

What a coward and liar McCain is.

I'm so proud of Obama. he is so smart and respectable. GO GO GO OBAMA!

So, Obama hit back, and hits hard, and draws blood, and now Conservatives are whining.

REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA

I agree McCain is out of money and this is a stalling ploy. He may play the "ill" card if his drooping left eye is any indication of serious health problems. He should submit to a medical review to determine if he is fit for presidency before he goes any further with his campaign. And I swear before this is over Palin will cry for the camera as most Republicans do for public sympathy.

I hope America is listening...Why should we give the architects of this mess another 4 years. Are we stupid ???
We need Barack Obama now...Purposeful, calm, intelligent...

Pressure turns coal into diamonds or breaks it into a million pieces.

We can't afford a President that calls for a "time out" when the pressure is turned up.

Very Intelligent, Thoughtful, Straight Up Campaign. Kinda like a Well Oiled Machine....

Barack Your Vote!!!!

Hey Southern Hottie, 100% right choice for who, those who are about as bright as a low wattage appliance bulb (with yourself being a fine example of that group)? Maybe if I had rich parents so that I didn't have to work and could bad mouth them, and had a labotomy, then I'd believe that Obama was the right choice. But no, unlike you I am smarter than a thumbtack and see just how worthless Obama is.

And please stop with the standard Obama/whack lib response of him being black. That he is black has nothing to do with it (even though he has a racist minister). That he is vapid, shallow, and has nothing of substance to offer, that has everything to do with it.

The new official theme of the Obama campaign (to the tune of the Empire's Theme of the Star Wars movies): Dumb, dumb, dumb...dumb, da, dumb, dumb, da, dumb

DEMODORKS = KNOW-NOTHING LOSERS!

I have an idea: Tell McCain that this "crisis" is no big deal, it's just that Wall Street has become a "nation of whiners".

Maybe McCain was wrong when he said we've become a "nation of whiners". Now, it appears, he has changed his beliefs (again) and suddenly noticed that things aren't so good and that he should have been listening to our "whining" all along.

Obama is perfect and blameless because he NEVER acts.

Talk has no risk.

Making REAL decisions are risky.

McCain wins this round. The kiddies for Obama are too naive and myopic to realize it: They think a debate and campaigning for a job trumps ACTUALLY DOING THE JOB YOU ARE BEING PAID TO DO.

Wrong. The economy is more important than listening to Obama- or any candidate- blow his own horn.

Candy West Virginia.....McCain said yesterday he planned to speak at the CGI before suspending his campaign (if only people would read the articles before rushing to blog) and he went on the National News.... since he was already in New York anyway! What a crime!!!
He did cancel the David Letterman show appearance since it wouldn't have been right going on a comedy show when the country's economy is in grave condition.

By the way Obama also spoke at the CGI!

Start spinning that!!

It's too bad Obama supporters appear so intent on personally attacking John McCain they they fail to recognize Obama's faults. Many of Obama's supporters are so moronic that they must denegrate someone for being a POW. It's a shame. If these are the people responsible for electing our next president, should it be Barack Obama, the nation is in serious trouble.

'CNN, why am I awaiting moderation? My comments aren't nearly as juvenile as 95% of what's listed here. Please explain.

Do you people really want socialism or do you just want your guy to win? If you just want your guy to win, go rant for some sports team.
The rest of the free world wants our democracy to succeed, not turn towards socialism and Liberalism. All politicians are liars, so get over it. Don't let yourself be mezmerized by biased media. The GOP ticket is still better than starting down the socialist path.

No Obama, period !'

agreed.

J-P 08

That's right, Obama, don't go for the banana in the tail pipe! This ploy from the McCain camp to divert attention and try to distract the campaign all in the name of the "bail out". I am at work, McDonald's is still serving thousands of customers, phone, electric and gas is still running and bills still need to get paid. Life goes on McCain...

Is it just me or is Obama even alive? I mean Michelle has been MIA for about a month now and we only see Obamas head via satellite and t.v. ads.

Its sort of like watching Osama Bin Laden in those cave tapes.

Unlike McCain, Obama sounds sincere, thoughtful, intelligent and honest!
I think Obama can fix various problems US is facing inside and outside its borders.

How can this Blog allow Reagan to call Obama filthy names and then claim to be moderated?! If that comment was reviewed, the moderator is not competent.

What the HELL'S WRONG WITH OBAMA!! Don't set foot in Bush's office!!! Bush and McCain are messing upp the economy and now they want to drag Obama's name in the mud...

I won't be suprised if Mc Cain pulls a stunt cancels attending the meeting so he can launch an attack at OBAMA/BUSH holding hands.

SHAME ON Obama's advicers. I'm sick 'n tired of their nummerous miss calculations. For all I care they should all be put on a plane to nowhere.

Presidents must be able to multitask. You can't shut down everything to work on a single problem

40 days... The show must go on! The most important election is history is about to take place. Educate yourself, weigh the candidates qualifications and vote democrat when you reach the inevitable conclusion that McClown IS NOT the man we need in charge.

Unpredictable, impulsive, and prone to gimmickry - NOT the qualities we should be looking for in a president...

Why CNN posts only negative comments toward McCain and Palin? Yes, it is a Obamedia, I forgot to notice. When was Campbell hired by Hussein Obama?

Our country is facing the worst economic disaster since the great depression.
Even Obama says so.
It's the responsibility of the Senate to come up with an answer.
The answer has to be decided in a few days.
The answer will dramatically affect Americans for generations to come.
McCain, Obama, and Binden are all U.S. Senators.
Throughout the campaign, Obama has turned down the chance for 10 townhall debates.
... and now, Obama refuses McCain's request that they both postpone the debate to work
on the economic recovery package ... and Obama declines, in order to campaign???

JUSTIN....

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT CANDIDATE WOULD LET THE "OPPONENT" DICTATE TERMS OF HOW AND WHEN "HE" CAMPAIGNS.....

"TOWN-HALL DEBATES......MY ARSE" !!!

It's almost time for the American people to start to wake up.
Just a few more days now.

Dear Dems.....
Great news Obama has a plan. And everything else is bad. Does he know how things got bad???? Perhaps it has occurred in the last 2 years he has been out running for President on our dime?
I live the his state and I for one would love to have his Senate paychecks that he has collected as he has criss-crossed this country on Obama 1.
The one 1% he talks about been the bad guys are most of the Hollywood community that back him.Wallstreet is bad but, if you are getting paid $20 million a picture, plus perks and use those media outlets to support your candidate (another perk) everything is cool....Right ????
Oh and by the way Biden......His sone was a keen lobbyist until recently. Great Ticket!
Here's to you the "America is Bad and it's all the other sides fault team"

This will not still help Obama at all.

Elitisht no good for Americans.

Beware of this guy.

Go John/Palin 08

Hillary 012

Just wondering why you Dems didn't make such a fuss when he delayed the GOP convention over a Hurricane?

McCain has shown that he's a leader and Obama only cares about his self. McCain will show up for the debate and he's going to kill Obama in it.

McCain/Palin '08

Lets go on with it! You McCain backers need to stop saying "oh man come on man Obama is thinking about himself man!" People in congress already said MCain is not needed. Their not going to be like "Oh thanks McCain we couldn't have done it without you!" Obama and McCain have 40 days to make their case. McCain is trying to hold out as long as possible so they don't get ripped to shreds before election day. If they want to postpone their debate then why not hold a Biden/Palin debate? And hold theirs on the 2nd of October? Oh I know why because their brilliant VP pick will get picked apart just like in the Couric and Gibson interviews. Give me a break and lets get it started! The others are doing just fine talking about the bailout plan, Obama and McCain NEED to talk about the other plans they have to get our economy running the way it should be. DEBATE NOW!

vote Obama/biden 2008!!!!!

Yep- Shawn, too is right:

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.

The bailout committee is moving forward with their plan by meeting with experts, the chair man of the committee said it very clearly yesterday- WE DON'T NEED DISTRACTIONS, STAY WHERE YOU ARE MCCAIN!

MCCAIN– To you and your ploys "THANKS BUT NO THANKS"!

There are stupid people who will believe that McCain is doing this for the good of the country, and in turn good for his campaign. A word to the stupid. Neither one of these candidates serve on ANY committee or board that will give them any kind of shot at putting their name on any piece of legislation. So that said what is the point on this stunt. There are cell phones, blackberries, pda's and laptops that can keep you connected to washington and what's going on there(Mac probably dosn't know what any of those things are). There's NO point in being there. There are 532 other congressmen/women let them figure it out.

Obama/Biden '08

Watch the polls go up even more for Obama. THEN what will McCain do? Any more tricks in the bag?

People actually believing that this stunt of McCain's is SINCERE?!? Read up on pyschology. The world is not black and white. Read between the lines. LIBERATE YOURSELF from your conservative beliefs! McCain has HIDDEN AGENDAS.

McCoward!!! LOL.

John – the Univ. spent 5.5 million

This election is no joke and the American People wants to hear from the next Presidential Candidate. If McCain don't show then he is a coard with buck teeth.

If McCain's gonna keep acting like this, he might as well just concede and quit!!

This is what the American people need. To hear from the candidates about how they plan to fix this mess. It's a smart move to run constructive TV ads about the economy when it's on everyone's mind right now.

Why doesn't McCain run an ad about his economic plan? Oh, that's right. He doesn't have a plan.

Ironic that Obama too addressed Clinton's Global Initiative this morning.. using today's technology. He didn't have to turn up in person.

He's been constantly in contact with Paulson, Pelosi and other Democratic members of the banking committee – without having to turn up in person... again using today's technology.

McCain should try it some time... modern telecommunications is a wonderful thing!

On the two main issues of the day................

McCain voted for the war in Iraq..........Obama opposed it.
Obama knew the real fight was in Afghanistan.

McCain stated that our economy was in good shape.......Obama knew that we were in a crisis.

Obama was right ...McCain was wrong. McBush just does not get it.

Keating 5 -- S&Ls then (McCain), big banks now. Please show the similarities, CNN.

We do not need McChicken and McBarbie.
They can stay at home and watch on TV Obama's debate. We can bring Biden as a debater.

GOOD TRY McCain: Get another one out of the Republican Playbook. If you knew how to use the computer & other Information technology devices then you wouldn't have to use 'going to Washington' as an excuse to avoid a debate to which you commited over a year ago.

McSame, you have to learn the value of multi-tasking and then you can appreciate the fact that you could contribute, as Obama is doing, to this debate without showing up in Washington.

Spare your morsel of physical prowess for the rest of the campaign or are you already tire out before the rigors of the final weeks up to election day and actually need a 'time out'?

Get back on the campaign trail and prove to the American people that you have brilliant ideas, not the antiquated ones you've been proposing, to bring us forward as a strong presedent in the rest of the 21st century. Looking forward to seeing you debate tomorrow.

Obama! Obama! I love this guy!!

I totally agree with Obama. Our money needs to be put into rebuilding our infrastructure, the education system, investing in research and development, etc. You know, things that have been neglected for far too long. I was completely against the "stimulus" checks that went out and pleaded with my representatives to put the money towards real long-term stimulus rather than a short-term feel good action. Counting on big businesses ot stimulate the economy for ordinary citizens doesn't work. Let's start creating good paying jobs for average Americans. You know the saying "teach a man to fish..."

Has anyone checked to see what McCain's warchest looks like, I wonder if he is runing out of money alng with losing is the reason for this stunt?

GOOD POINT !!! Candy

I thought I was the only one that caught his speech on the Clinton forum.
Seems like Bill is helping him more than his own party.... but I am sure he means it when he says he supports the other guy.

What did that boxer say when he was getting beat up by Sugar Ray.

NO MAS!! NO MAS!! NO MAS.

The McCain/Plain slogan should be " We are scared little rabbits"

arnold (1:13) is wrong–his comments are at least as juvenile as 95% of what's posted here. In fact, with their use of the socialism boogeyman, they're almost as juvenile as Reagan (also 1:13).

Is it me or did president Bush seem like he was addressing the nation like he did with THE WAR IN IRAQ? Did you hear his words PANIC,FEAR!! I dont know about you but it was like a blast from the past? The question is why why now is the economy in GRAVE DANGER(wmd in iraq) following me? I THINK WERE BEING DUPED AGAIN BY BUSH AND HIS ADMINSTRATION right along with mccain WAKE UP PEOPLE!! OPEN YOUR EYES YOUR EARS! dont let them do it again whats next BIN LADEN TAPES 2 DAYS BEFORE NOV4??

Obama's macho march forward on the debate belies his complete avoidance of McCain's offer to hold weekly town meetings throughout the summer. That would have been more applicable to judging ability to be President because the format would have been more free flowing and one has to think on the spot without 3 days of near isolation to "prepare".

Besides, contrary to Obama's implication when he said the public needs to hear what the candidates have to say. If the debate goes forward, the candidates will say little about the economy and the current crisis. It's a foreign policy debate.

$700 billion to bail out wall street how about main street? America do you realize that that $700 billion that you will spend will be use to bail out Chinese banks and other foreign banks bad business and then they will sell these business back to us American. We should not let this to happen because the same mess will come back again in wall street. Wall Street greed, big CEO Payout need to have control over them. This $700 billion just show you that the republicans do not care. Congress please do not let George Bush rush you and us American into this mess. Bush has four months in power and he does not care of whatever mess that $700 billion will make.
Is that package has a plan to bail out main street as well? The economy cannot run good without main street confidence. If main street do not have money that $700 billions is a waste.

This post bears repeating-
I agree- but I won't be sitting it out.
Obama is riding a wave of popularity.

Is anyone surprised that Obama is running off at the mouth instead of actually doing anything? I am not a McCain fan at all, and believe that this is a political stunt but I've gotta say, I think it will be an effective one and will be surprised if he doesn’t get a bounce from this. It's not a bad gimmick to appear to be doing something especially when your opponent doesn’t have much history of achieving anything with the exception of ego building. I am a lifelong Democrat and for the first time in my life I will be sitting out an election. I cannot support a Republican and I will not support someone that I do not believe in even though they are the choice of my party. Many republicans supported Bush simply because he is a Republican and look where that got us.

CNN: Please tell me why you have not covered the horrendous event at the "Christian" college in Newberg, Oregon??? Why isn't this front page news? Here in Des Moines, the Register placed it in a small article easy to miss – These events need to be put out there for the whole country to see – What is going on here? Racism is blatant and forefront in this presidential race – let us start seeing honest coverage of all these despicable events!

McCain has SAID he is suspending his campaign, but it strikes me that he appears to be USING this crisis to further his campaign. He spoke just this morning at the Clinton Global Initiative event about how great he is for putting his campaign on hold to go handle America's tough questions...................aren't comments like that considered, well, campaigning?

At this point, I think that having the 2 candidates work on the crisis will bring more media, theatre, and presidential politics to the table. Having the candidates present and participating in this creates more of a distraction than a contribution. Let them provide their input while meeting with the president this afternoon, and then step back so that the elected officials who have been working all year can do their jobs.

JUSTING WAITING FOR MCSAME TO COME OUT WITH

I'VE SAVED THE WORLD, I DID IT ME ME ME ME ALL ME

McCain has politicized the bailout debate to distract from his own failing campaign. He is unable to win on issues so he throws sand in the face of the electorate yet again. This "Rush to Bailout Agreement" s the biggest shuck since WMD. Yes there is a crisis on Wall St. It has been there for at at least a year. There is no need to solve this problem in a week – we could take a month. We could come up with six other better ways to do the job. We don't need the candidates to come up with all the answers by Monday- that is plain Shock and Awe, mushroom cloud scare tactics. McCain is either trying to avoid the VP debate, or he just simply can't walk and chew gum or he is just plain chicken. McCain has demonstrated again and again that he is a gambler not a leader. We don't need any more cowboys in the White House..

they have reache a deal. Sorry John you are a little late and a dollar short like your friend, George. Obama 08

I agree with richard above bail the people out screw the companies and their rich CEO, we are the ones hurting while they goe home and eat caviar. If the people ending up getting screwed by this I say we have a tea party bys lets start by dumping the polititions from washington

The story is all over Progressive Talk Radio today about the MCain campaign sending absentee ballot applications to registered democrats or people that have donated to Obama's camapign. These ballots are dilberately misleading and have postage paid return addresses that are for an election clerk that is outside of your city or town. What this will end up doing is either having your vote not counted, or if you return one of these, they will cite you for election fraud, saying that you already voted absentee.These ballots are only being sent out in 'purple states' and this is a big deal.. This is called voter caging, and is a huge problem.

The McCain campaign is stealing this election as we speak. Please get this information out to as many people as you can ,and tell anyone you know who has received one of these ballots that they need to contact their city election clerk or the supoervisor of elections immediately. Also call the local media and let them know what is going on.

The main stream media is never going to cover this so we have to depend on our ground campaign to get the word out to our voters.

What the H is McCain going to do back in DC anyway? He does not sit on any of the committees that have been debating and thrashing out the details for almost a week. Did anybody see Senator Dodd on MCNBC after Bush's latest attempt to scare everybody into a stampede, (as before the war)?

Dodd said that he had heard from Obama several times over the previous five days but only once from McCain. I'd love so see some news coverage showing McCain standing around with his thumb up his backside, trying to get somebody's, anybody's attention. What a phony! Remember the Keating Five!!!

And, oh by the way, don't be surprised if the party that caused this mess with their laissez faire approach to governing tries to blame the Dems. Six years they controlled the Congress and the White House, looking the other way while Wall Street rolled the dice. The Dems have had nominal control of Congress for less than two years but the GOP will try to blame them for this. Anybody have a recent count of the vetos and filibusters the Republicans have thrown up over the last two years?

Good for you Obama! You are right on the money as usual. Couldn't be prouder to be a Democrat than I am now. Thank you.

Will someone tell me that Sen McCaines health is currently OK? His left eye does not seem to focus, his left jowel seems to hang lower than his right one. Has he been the recent victim of a stroke???

I think I heard the university spent 50,000. and 1 yr planning for this debate.
If McCane was interested in the economee why waste those funds and time. He also is very disrespectful of their efforts to accomodate these debates

Is it just me, or has anybody else noticed that the last time the United States had a Depression sized economic problem (namely, the Great Depression), it was preceded by two terms of Republican administration and free-for-all Wall Street actions?

SCUM BUCKET OBAMA NEVER FAILS TO SHOW HOW LOW OF A GUY HE IS.

I CANNOT STAND THIS MORON.

CNN, why am I awaiting moderation? My comments aren't nearly as juvenile as 95% of what's listed here. Please explain.

Do you people really want socialism or do you just want your guy to win? If you just want your guy to win, go rant for some sports team.
The rest of the free world wants our democracy to succeed, not turn towards socialism and Liberalism. All politicians are liars, so get over it. Don't let yourself be mezmerized by biased media. The GOP ticket is still better than starting down the socialist path.

No Obama, period !

Good idea to have sane, rational ideas out there before the American people - Senator Obama is the only candidate who has them. Since the bailout agreement is just about finished, without Senator McCain's help, by the way, (yet the proposal INCLUDES Senator Obama's suggestions of, among other things, no CEO golden parachutes and help for the homeowners) which he somehow managed to transmit from Florida all the way to Washington. Will modern technology ever cease to amaze me? Senator McCain's behavior over the last 10 days has been erratic, irrational, confusing, misleading, and just wrong. John McCain is not fit to lead this country.

For those people who ask how Obama is going to pay for all the good things he promises. The answer is easy. The same ways we can afford a multibillion dollar war while letting the big oil companies as well as companies who ship our jobs overseas get tax breaks that could be used for other more important causes like education, healthcare, and clean energy for our nation!!!!!

You Hillary support who are still whining. Go home and spank yourselves. You poor litlle babies.

McCain is running out of money and is not able to compete in all of the battleground states. He thought he would be able to as he thought there would be fewer contested states but he overspent. Thus McCain is suspending his campaign.

Laura, Boston – ok then forget the ads that are STILL RUNNING, what about his couric interview or his stint today at the Global Initiatives? Please spin that you little sheep.

More of the same from Private Pyle and Sarah "Katherine Harris" Palin

thank you CNN

Unfortunately for you Barack, your fellow Democrat cronies are almost entirely repsonsible for this debacle. They are the ones who forced banks into approving loans that they knew would never get paid back, or face regulation. They are the ones who voted against strict regulations against Fannie Mae in 2005. I am not surprised Obama does not want to return to the Senate even though he is a Senator. He has been campaigning for almost the entire time he has been in office. OBAMA ONLY CARES ABOUT HIS POLITICAL CAREER

SENATOR OBAMA, WE THE PEOPLE ARE WATCHING

TO SEE WHETHER YOU ARE ANY DIFFERENT THAN MCSHAMELESS AND WASHINGTON INSIDERS!

SO FAR, YOU'VE FAILED THE TEST!

Good job, Obama! You called his bluff!!! I'm sure he is the one blindsided now. Obama , presidential...McCain court jester...Obama in the White House priceless! McCain/Palin are running scared...it is truly time for these two republican buffoons to drop out...they are done.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!

LOL!

THE REPULITARDS POSTING HERE ARE JUST MAD BECAUSE OBAMA IS THE RIGHT CHOICE BUT THEY CAN'T VOTE FOR HIM BECAUSE HE'S NOT 100% WHITE.

hhhHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

REPUBLITARDS = LOSERS!!!!

I think we all know the debate is going to be one sided because McCain has seriously lost touch with the american people. Does anybody want to hear what he has to say. McCain is a second responder he waits to hear your answer and the reacts but when he talks first you can just hear the laughter

"No More Politics as Usual"???????????

Thats what I was promised...

This guy has actually become the ULTIMATE politician.

Sad.

We'll soon realize that he as lying about suspending his campaign by Sat. morning...lol. It's going to be a 2 day suspension whether or not an agreement is brokered in Washington by Friday morning because it's just a ploy to get out of a debate.

John McCrash.. America will not be your next aircraft

James of Canada:

I agree, It is scary, but I can guarantee, there will be alot of dead people if any one tries to make us a dictatorship. I don't think any one knows the might of the common man, woman and child in America, nor the extent that we cherish our constitution. Try to take our freedom, you best be ordering alot of coffins, we'll be ordering ours as well.

As for McCain, his ads are still running, in multiple states. The guys a wind bag that hasn't uttered a truth this entire campaign. Yea, I would welcome him shutting it down, it's an insult to americans intelligence.

McCain ads still running here – another lie john?

with your 94 votes for taxes, what is your economic policy going to cost me?

Obama/Biden will inspire confidence to avoid a global economic melt down.

Obama/Biden will bring prosperity and security back to America.

It's not clear what, exactly, McCain is going to do in Washington. He doesn't sit on any of the relevant committees, and everyone is already deep in negotiations. Still, he's coming anyway. It doesn't make much logical sense. The only way to understand it is politically: In a presidential campaign, the surest sign that a candidate is playing politics on an issue is when he claims not to be playing politics on an issue.

The only way for McCain to convince everyone that his intentions are 100 percent pure is for him to drop out of the race completely. A campaign doesn't end and its distracting affects don't disappear just because one candidate says so.

Do you people really want socialism or do you just want your guy to win? If you just want your guy to win, go rant for some sports team.
The rest of the free world wants our democracy to succeed, not turn towards socialism and Liberalism. All politicians are liars, so get over it. Don't let yourself be mezmerized by biased media. The GOP ticket is still better than starting down the socialist path.

No Obama, period !

McCain isn't as much of a hero as they want us to think
He did say if he knew it would be 3 yrs before he came home from the war he would have chosen differently when offered to leave. If indeed he is a hero it is by happenstance not design.

McCain is a fraud. And his VP pick can only answer questions starting with "Well John McCain says...." Does she have her own stances or is she just a puppet?

Preatorian, Fort Myers September 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET
What a joke–how ignorant we are.
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Well, let's see - 44% of the U.S. voters still seem to think McCain might be the best choice for POTUS, so.................................

As to your Libertarian bailout point – you might want to look at it as a bailout of all of us, homeowners, workers, parents who want the best for their children, patriotic citizens who understand that our military might is directly supported by our economic might. This whole thing has the potential to get really ugly. We do not want to have first hand knowledge of what it was like for our parents and grandparents in 1929 – 1940.

IF AMERICA DIDN'T SEE THIS COMING, THEN YOU DON'T KNOW JOHN MCCAIN. JOHN MCCAIN IS THE SAME THIEF AND LIAR AS HE WAS DURING KEATING 5 AND BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAY HE'S HIDING A COVERUP NOW. INVESTIGATE JOHN MCCAIN BEFORE HE'S IMPEACHED.

yes!!!! obama hit him hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! take mccain out his tracks!!!!!!!!!!! mccain is very bad for our country adn he has no idea about economy. on top of that mccain is not part of committee he cant decide the bill!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a joke

You go Barack!! Multitasking is an attribute any great president has. You will be a great President.

I'm glad to see Obama continuing to run his campaign with dignity. If he would have done what McCain told him to do; join me, join me, that would have been a sign of weakness. Obama should not be on McCains leash. I think Obama has much better judgement and wisdom than does John McCain.

Wasn't this ad already out? I'm sure I have seen it on CNN before.

McCain is desperate and his behavior from picking Sarah Palin as his running mate to the Chicken Little act when the polls came out yesterday is not logical nor is it presidential. His judgment is obviously questionable at best.

Obama is very smart and one of the best strategical thinkers I have ever seen in politics. His reaction to all of this is very good and very appropriate.

The GOP doesnt know what is going on and cant help. They call McCain because he claims to have the experince. Bush called Obama cos he believes Obama has the Ideas and vision for America....Ironically McCain said he suspends his ads and campaign but the ads are still running...?
truth tell

NickNas wrote: Then WHY did I see a McCain Ad THIS morning in California @ Approx 8:30 am PST???

Hes a Liar AND a Coward!

All to Dodge the Debate
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FYI: some television stations said they wouldn't be able to pull the ads that were already scheduled.

So read before blogging. You won't look so stupid afterward!!!

Laura, Boston

McCain doesn't have a shred of credibility left.

If in the process of working on this as he says, say the Russians invade another country again. Would he suspend the Economic Crisis or would he simply ask the Russians to "delay" their invasion?

Come on John McCain, stop the circus and clown show. Your whole republican party is a big joke. Come on all the people with good understanding let's laugh at the jokers. O.k. here's the joke, republican John McCain for President of the united states of America and republican Sarah Palin for vice President of the united states of America. republican g.w.bush (all small letters) wants more money $700 billion dollars to give some more money to his big oil friends .Tell g.w.bush to call his oil friends and ask them to give America some of the countrys' money back like $700 billion dollars+. Republicans, do you get it, you have messed the country up. Now the republicans should let the true team lead the country to positive change. The Obama team is ready to handle the business of the country and the world, President Obama, please take over today, tell the republican party to get out of the way and watch you and your team make the country work again. Thanks
( The Obama team for the next 8 years) win Obama win!

"PAY BACK the millions he received from these companies"

First, McCain received contributions from them as well.

Second, the contributions are from EMPLOYEES of the companies who gave on their own behalf – the money didn't come from the companies.

Third, the money was in the hundred thousand range, not "millions".

Hey, how can you tell when Barrack's lying?

His lips move.

Oh, and David from SF, CA. Barrack and his lackeys flood news stations with phone calls and emails, and they demand the Justice Dept. to open investigations whenever anyone tells the truth about Obama. So who's the one that's trying to hide stuff. How anyone can actually say the words Obama, truth, and honesty in the same sentence without doubling over in laughter is amazing.

New signs if Barrack wins – "America, now under new foreign ownership. Special interest groups stay for free. Same arraogant liberals – less national security. Feel free to attack us, we won't bite back!"

McCain's chance of winning this election lies in the hands of the stupid people in America. If enough of them show up then he can win. Add to that the number of racist folks. That's what his campaign is counting on. Thye scary part is that there are a lot of them out there.

America deserves to go down the sewer if the electorate is not even intelligent enough to know when they are being palyed for a fool..

LOVE IT!! I'm glad he's not buying that McChicken crock about "supspending" his campaign. Interesting, McLame is still campaigning. Apparently, his ads are still running.

Very disappointed with McCain trying to stop freedom of the press by not having the debate, Whatever happened to McCain stating that the American people need to see the candidates side by side
What about the people that have rearranged their schedules so that they can see the debate because they think it is that important. They could not rechange their schedules in this short period of time due to everyone one that is lucky enough to have a job is working short staffed.
In my opinion stopping the debate would NOT be placing USA or Country FIrst. We the USA people have to make an informed decision.
Also I found it ironic that the new day to schedule was the day of the Vice presidential debate. If John McCain has to rush back to DC why is he in NY?
Thank you

McCain is shameless and thinks he can go to DC to politicize the economic crisis, and start holding press conferences and take credit for what Paulson/Bernanke and “House Financial Services Committee” and “Senate Banking Committee” have done. Can it get any worse for McCain? Let me stop right there. We thought nothing worse could come out of Bush’s Admin before Nov 4th but now we have a $700 billion question.

If this 1st debate is moved to the VP's debate slated for Oct 2nd, you can all forget ever seeing Palin debate Biden. McCain's campaign is full of tricks and I have no faith they'll ever reschedule the VP debate before election day.

Maybe cell phones and Blackberries and laptop computers don't exist in John McCain's 20th century world but they do in Barack Obama's 21st century. He's been talking with leaders from both parties on a daily basis. McCain has not. Funny how he noticed a crisis only after his polling numbers started to plummet like our economy. And his campaign manager hasn't gotten any Fannie Mae checks in the last few months so we know he's starting to hurt. This is pain McCain can believe in my friends. Given his ignorance of the economy, given the ruin he and his lobbyists (I mean staffers) have helped to bring to this economy, the best he can do for his grateful nation is to keep both his clueless self and his hungry lobbyists out of Washington and on his buffoonish road to nowhere.

To "Obama the selfish uniter" and "Phantom of the Oprah":
please spare us from your irrelevant comments. how much did you get paid for each comment you posted?

Debate dodging, Subpoena dodging, Secrecy – remind you all of anyone who's been in office almost 8 years?

I have taken the day off from work on January 20, 2009 so that I can watch the inaugration of the next president of the US, Barak Obama.

He has acted more presidential than our president.

Mona;
How, precisely, is Obama responsible for the mess we are in now? You sound like your candidate!!! All accusations and BS and nothing behind it.
McCain has been deregulating financial markets his entire time in the Senate. . . don't you think he might be just a little responsible here? But by his own mouth, the fundamentals of the economy are strong.. . . oops that was last week. Now they are on the road to the next depression unless he, as single handed maverick hero showboats down to DC to save the Country. Excuse me while I to to the toilet. Can't stomach all the BS.

CNN please don't over-moderate this!!!

Great ad. The bailout plan is being worked on, there's no reason that the candidates can't bring their message to the people while that's happening.

This round goes to McCain September 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Obama votes present- again- and takes no action and gains praise.

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uhhhhh what you seem to not understand is 1) "present" is applicable, and 2) Obama has cast over 4,000 votes so his "present" vote make up less than 2% of all of his votes and 3) John McCain is the MIA of the senate, holding the record of absentee

Ken,

You obviously care nothing abou the issues if you are voting for McSame – OPalin this election and Hillary in 2012. You are the kind of "supporter" that realy Hillary supporters hate. You have no values. You only care that the person is white.

McCain's ads are still running.

Another press sonference today says they are close to a deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See MmCain- another backfire!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE NOT NEEDED THERE!!!! YOU ARE NOT WANTED THERE!!!

SOME TO THINK OF IT...YOU ARE JUST. NOT. WANTED.

I hear Alaska needs you though....Pack up and take Caribou Barbie with ya!

Senator Obama, as an elected Senator you are obligated to DO YOUR JOB, you should not put your personal ego and desire to be president a head of you day job. If you fail to be the Senator that was elected to office the fact that entertaining or even expecting anyone to elect you to become the Chief Executive Officer of this country, this is ludicrous!

This week, a presidential debate on Foreign Affairs, is NOT what is important to me as a citizen of the US! How, can anyone focus on a debate when a $700 Billion Bail out is in question for our children and our children’s children?

Yes, I was a Hillary supporter, but this is not about OBAMA first it is about COUNTRY FIRST, and because of that I say NOBAMA, NO WAY, NO HOW!

Sorry, that is no plan, just campaign rhetoric. Empty words for Main Street, and Big Bucks for Wall Street.

McCain is only pulling his ads because he realizes the polls reflect that his negative attack ads full of lies aren't working and he needs new ones, and he is pulling them in hopes of looking presidential on a process poltics needs to stay away from.

The way to get politics out of the process is to send McCain and Obama to Worshington. Yeah right.

Palin showed No respect to the Afgan president. In their culture a woman doesn't cock her leg up on her other knee and act flirty. His commenting on her beauty was a play to see her reaction and she failed his test. If she is elected there won't be any respect shown to her during her 4 yrs in the VP office.

What has Obama accomplished in 12 years?

someone... please... one example?

I guess McCain was hoping that his decision to suspend his campaign will have boost him in the Poll like the annoucement of his VP...problem is, you can't try the same trick twice!

A very scary thought, how will McCain as president be able to deal with the multiple issues that our country is facing our economy, energy crises, health insurance, education, 2 wars, etc..... well i suppose he could just suspend the war tell all of our soldiers to freeze in thier current positions while he thinks about health care. That might work... Well you get the idea. Come on this is the 21st century the age of communication. business can be conducted from anywhere at anytime.

Go Obama/Biden

This is the most important election of my lifetime. At one of the most economically challenging moments in this nation's recent history. It is my hope that both campaigns will go on so that the American voters can make the best, most informed, most educated choice. Truly McCain and Obama want that. These two can help handle the economic crisis and campaign. Really, why would anyone want to limit their time remaining to campaign? What would that person be afraid of???

Obama only cares about getting elected. His job right now – the job he is paid to do – is to be a US Senator...not a presidential candidate.

It seems like the only thing Obama followers can do is make fun and name call the two candidates that actually have records of bi-partisan accomplishments. I guess when you voted present over 100 times and you have no record to run on that's all you have left.

Ken – yes you have pretty much summed up the rethuglican party, policies and attitude. Take your self righteous blinder off bud and get a clue.

I approve that message too.
I amazed how nobody seem to get what the mindset of the republicans have been: McCain fires (sorry, I mean he pushes Phil Graham to the back of the Lie Talk Express) phil graham 'crackers' because he said we as a nation is suffering from mental rescession.

That is a very deep statement! He was sent by McCain to throw that nonsense out to test how americans will respond to it. Frankly, that has been McCain and the republicans' narative. So why 'fire' Dr. Phil for saying what you deeply believe in. What's the difference between what phil graham 'crackers' said and what McCain has been saying for the past 13 months when the economy started taking a downward turn?-'the fundamentals of the economy are strong'.......in other words, 'there is nothing wrong with the economy. What's happening is really happening in your mind. so why don't you stop whining?' Bush has been saying the same thing from last year too, bacuase that's their talking point. 'The econmy is strong.'

BTW, when Dr. Phil got caught he said he wasn't refering to the american people but to the 'Leaders' are the whiners. When McCain was finally confronted as being out of touch, he said he was not refering to the econmy but he refering to the 'people' of America.

They 'don't get it' and they really don't want to get it because deep down in their heart they don't care what the amercan people go through financially.....I think I've said enough.

omg..the world is ending. Cancel the elections...
Sorry folks..but democracy comes first. If McMoron doesn't show up...90 minutes of free air time to Obama to outline his vision for the Country.

I thought overspending WAS the problem? How is that also Obama's "plan"?

Of course Obama is putting a 1 minute ad on TV. Its his way of showing his "Me first" spirit.

Everything he has done has been to benefit him.

1.) Campaign with Oprah...she will bring out the AA vote (benefit Obama)
2.) Call Bill Clinton a racist for saying this whole thing is a fairy tale (benefit Obama by getting the AA voters riled up against the Clintons)
3.) Take Hillary's platform and John Edward's ideas (benefit Obama)
4.) Have a spectical in CO by not only renting out the Pepsi Arena but Mile High Stadium. (benefit Obama)
5.) Wait until crazy Reverend puts pressures on campaign and make a long winded speech about racism in U.S. (benefit Obama)
6.) Wait until your opponent does the honorable thing and puts his countries problems first by running out and buying air-time (benefit Obama)

Do you see a pattern here? I can read a teleprompter too! Can I be POTUS?

Laura, Boston

The best thing Obama can do is go down to Mississippi and talk to people about the economy regardless of McCain, propose ideas to help the economy, and go to Congress to vote on the issue. That strategy, with these ads will help him for sure!

What a McShame...a sly fox...and a liar at heart

President Obama and Vice President Biden!!!

This election has ended

Maybe Barak can inform us why OBAMA, BIDEN, and HILL and BILL are in the TOP 5 receivers of contributions from FREDDIE and FANNIE MAE and explain why the TAXPAYERS HAVE TO PAY FOR HIS ELECTION!!!!

HE should discuss how he intends to PAY BACK the millions he received from these companies that he APPROVES Bailing out!!

Any conflict of interest there???

McCain, what are you thinking? You are a vet, you shouldn't be raising the white flag. Fight through your troubles.

Obama 08

This is a time to come together and work thru a crisis that is rocking our country. The funny thing is that had this been reversed, every democrat and left wing liberal news outlet would have been praising Obama! Obama's campaign is probably upset that they didn't think of this first...oh yea, being a 1st term Senator his lack of experience didn't prompt him to consider that this is a time to be in Wash with sleeves rolled up and getting something meaningful accomplished. He should feel fortunate that he was called to Wash to help...as opposed to continuing to play the 'celebrity Senator' running for President.

McCain/Palin in '08!!!

"Bill Clinton, still not helping the cause " The last Democratic President does not even support Obama.

Go McCain

Obama, I pray for you..I don't know how you can deal with this nonsense everyday. They just come up with distractions, one after the other. Stay strong America needs you.

He's running scared. Poor man. This all started on the 15th when he said the fundamentals of the economy are strong. He'll never recover from that! Never. Oh....and Palin isn't helping either. There's nothing there. Nothing.

Sen. McCain:

FREE LEVI JOHNSTON

To the few Republicans posting. I commend your dying breed for unwavering commitment. However, McCain who as dodged bullets is now dodging a much anticipated debate, and darling VP is dodging important questions. Are you sure you are happy with that?

Senator Obama, if you were sitting here next to me I would shake your hand and also give you a check for your campaign. Now THATS the kind of response a presidential nominee should have right now.

By the way, I'm sick of hearing how John McCain is a coward becuase he wants to address the countries needs before his. Cowards do not fly planes or survive 5 years as a POW.
Cowards say "I considered joining the military" like Obama said

Hmm. Don't forget that free Unicorn you promised everyone too Koolaid man. And the lifetime supply of sweets! Rolls eyes...

McCain is ducking and dodging the truth. They just showed, all american people that they are not qualified to be president. Palin was suppose to be second in command and he doesn't even want her to debate> Why Hide McCain. I guess it is much easier to hide in that big white house underneath Bushes thumb. Did You have to go back to Bush and get futher instructions or pep talk. I know its not to help the American people or you would have done that 26 years ago. Come on just concide and tell the American people the truth for a change instead of Lying. We as Americans are tired of all The BS we are getting from you and Palin. What did you think you were addressing Stupid Americans who would just bow down and Kiss feet because you pick woman Not hardly.

I have been listening to the hearings, and it seems to me that they don't know if this is going to be enough money, and they don't know if it will work, and they don't know if the American people will get their money back in time.and a lot of they don't know. But, they know if it is not voted on right now, it will ruin the economy , how do they know that if they don't know any of the rest. ? I say they should wait and see, and always have oversight, (DO NOT GIVE ANY OF THESE MEN CONTROL OF ANYTHING)

You repub fools...

I'm delighted that John is expressing himself on this issue," said Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. "I have heard form Obama numerous occasions these last couple days. I have never heard from John McCain on the issue.

McCain is not putting country first, and has no business in washington, this is quite simply a transparent political stunt.

There is no real opposition to the bill, there are complex negotiations about economic details that Johnny boy, by his own words, knows nothing about.

Obama has not taken the obvious bait, he is smarter than the two of them (Bush/McCain) put together.

Wait until the debate is finished, the polls will show a 10-15 point spread, and we still have a month to go for them to widen further towards the largest landslide in decades.

Peace.

John, john go sit in the sun somewhere for the rest of your life ...its has been one for you..Please

As a 64 yr old I know it is getting harder to think and concentrate on several matters at once. I bet when I am 72 it will be even harder fo me.!!!

The fact that so many Americans support Obama's avoidance of the issue and his finger pointing blaming- just shows what an ignorant bunch of people we are.

THINK!

Obama is exploiting this crisis. McCain is taking action. Action always comes with risk. Obama never takes a risk- no decision, no blame. That is why he votes present and avoids making a decision.

No one can fault HE that has NO record.

SUSPENDING A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

NOW IF THAT IS NOT ENOUGH OF A REASON TO SHOW A PERSON THAT JOHN MCCAIN IS TOTALLY OFF BALANCE, OUT OF TOUCH, AND INCOHERENT, THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO SAY!

I'm watching CNBC and I've only seen Democrats working to get a deal done...Where are the Republicans? Why are the Democrats the only ones coming up with a plan. Barney Frank (D), Chris Dodd (D)....no (R)'s

McCain: Barack lets do town hall meeting debates.

Barack: Sorry McCain I can't do debates for the greater portion of my campaign.

A few months later
McCain: I want to put my country first and hold off the debate.

Barack: No I have wanted to debate the whole time, so lets debate.
Barack supporters: MCCAIN IS CHICKEN!!!

Idiotic Obama supporters.. wouldn't know country first if it hit them in the face.

McCain is going to Washington to help fix the economy? No, please find something else for him to do–a debate, anything–we don't need any more of his help.

That's right keep giving details. If John McCain wants to hide then that's the kind of no show leader that he would be. This is the man that issed the most voting sessions in '07, and he again he is hiding behind closed doors. He is unfit to lead!!

ONE NATION

Wow, you people really are wackos!!! Nice to see Obama take advantage of an economic crisis, caused by his party, to score some points.

Now who's using fear tactics, eh? Everyday the dems become more and more like that which they claim to despise. Lying, hypocritical, intolerant, violent, bigots.

Just because you (McCain) are going to Washington to "deal" with a problem that doesn't involve a comittee you are on doesn't mean that your campaign should stop.

None of the relevant comittees has either McCain or Obama as a member. So, why are either of them going to Washington? That strikes me as being silly.

Am I to understand that the reason McCain canceled the debate is to spend time caring for the issues of Wall Street? I thought he said he didn't understand the economee that well.

Also, Does that mean he thinks more for that issue than he cares for the financial woes caused by , and dying troops of Iraq?

Good move and a call to McCain's bluff.

This is really being perceived as McCain weasling out of the debate at a critical time. Now more than ever, people want to hear what you think Sen. McCain. Disappearing from the public view at a critical time is purely Bush league.

It is also possible he is maneuvering to have the VP debate cancelled altogether after seeing Pailin's performance in trial runs, or at least have a presidential debate follow immediately in order to shift attention away from a possible disastrous VP debate.

By the way, Pailin's meeting with the foreign leaders recently looked a lot like a Dukakis/tank helmet moment. She really looked out of place.

Keating 5 was just the beginning. S&Ls then, big banks now. Thanks POW.

THANKS TO "THE DECIDERS, ALONG WITH LEG CROSSING-HAND
ON FACE CHANEY, OUR ECONOMY HAS HIT AN ALL TIME LOW.

REPUBLICANS, IF YOU WANT TO GET AMERICANS TO VOTE FOR YOU EVER AGAIN, SPEAK "THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR PARTY AND
THE "DECIDERS" WHO HAVE COST OUR COUNTRY IMMENSELY!!!

SAY IT, REPUBLICAN LEADERS! NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR OWN PARTY.

You folks seem to forget that Paulson use to work on Wall Street a few years ago and is about worth a billion himself. So, now he is trying to bail his buddies out of the mess they have caused. Folks this is another trick by the administration trying to pull a fast one over on the American people like they did with the Iraq WAR!!!
Bush and friends are trying to get will the getting is good!!!
Oh and McCain is in on it too!!!

John McCain has become the thing he hates most: a phony, self-centered, trickster.

I am becoming very tired of all the ads saying this and that about the issues that we all are dealing with. Do they really think that the average person believes what they are promising to do if they are elected. We all know that they say what the people want to hear and not what they will be able to do. I wonder what our founding fathers would think of our political system today. Sad isn't it!!!!!!

Obama First
Country Second
A statesman would do the right thing.
Empty suits like Obama think of no one but themselves.
This is the beginning of the end for Obama, back to irrelevance.

Barack and Biden, the men for the job?

I don't understand how he thinks getting ready for a debate is more inportant to "we the people", or even this debate, I'm sick to death of talk, he was offered by mccain to debate in smaller venues all over the country( town hall meeetings), he said no, but now all of the sudden this debate in front of millions ,well it must go on, please!! I'm a dem. and have been for over 35yrs., but I'll be voting for mccain, he understands some things are more important than more talk!

I understand McCain has a gynecologist appointment this afternoon for a checkup.

Can you imagine the rightwing response if Obama were to protect his VP from reporters, suspend his campaign while down in the polls, and suggest the debate be delayed?

"This is the most extraordinary act of political cowardice in American history!"

"Typical cut and run response when under fire!"

"If he can't handle standing up for himself in a debate, can we trust him to stand up for us on the world stage?"

"What is he afraid his VP might say to reporters? Is his VP so fragile and vulnerable that she needs to be in protective custody?"

He's a POW of his past that can't let go and move on. He might still feel trap and is scare to take a deep breath and realize that we are no longer in the 60's.

Wake up dude, this is no dream. You are FREE .... now FREE us of you.

Cambell Brown yesterday on Palin's treatment by the GOP and today on Bush/Paulsen on the economy is dead on. Starting to like Cambell!

I'm sure McCain will be "attempting" to pull his ads until he resumes his campaign... attempting, but not doing! Stunt. Stunt. Stunt.

Obama IS IN Washington now, doing something, and still running his campaign. For all you Repubs out there who keep saying he's not doing anything, you're wrong. Stop blowing smoke – Obama is MULTI-TASKING. A pretty darn good quality for a President, if you ask me.

Spoken like a true leader. I never cease to be amazed by how easy it seems to be for McCain to manipulate his supporters. They will believe anything he says regardless of if he has the facts to back it up or not. Rather than believing everything you see on TV or receive in your email inbox, why don't they take some initiative, do some independant research and find out the truth? He is insulting the intelligence of the American Citizen. Prove him wrong.

This ad was very effective. Shows true Leadership!

You don"t even have to understand the language to feel the competence of Obama. You don"t have to know about the complexities of the economic situation to have confidence in the ability of Obama to make the correct judgment for the nation as a whole, not just the upper 2% of wealthy Americans.

Barack Obama is more than Presidential. By this I mean he is not the façade which has decked the White House halls these last 8 years. He"s a leader. The reason McBush cannot bring himself to stand on the same stage at the same time as a great leader is he will look even more foolish, more ignorant and infinitely more hot-headed and less able to lead our nation into the new world order which has happened to us.

Sheeple.
Your cake is baked and cooling. The choice for president is equal to Coke vs Pepsi? Two sides to the same coin (the "central bank") run by multinational banks and shadowy figures.
See you in the safe zone...

Hey Ken,

Although the feeling of intoxication from sniffing glue may be a short term party, there are negative short term effects. Such effects may include; dizziness, numbness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. The long term effects of sniffing glue are; potential “sudden sniffing death”, permanent brain damage and hearing loss. Please seek help immediately. OPEN YOUR EYES!!!!

Everything about the McCain campaign is unacceptable. You should be ashamed of his VP selection, and his policies. HE does not care about YOU!! Obama/Biden 08!

I guess it would be too much to ask McCain to truly put country first by permanently suspending his campaign, endorsing the best candidate, Barack Obama, and then pledging to be a partner in a bi-partisan effort to address the wide variety of complex problems we face.

McCain would become a national hero, rather than a pathetic footnote in history.

Obama is exploiting this crisis to scare voters to vote for him.

Low road.

We all know the pain we are feeling.

We also know that fine talk does nothing about the root of the pain.

At least McCain is taking a bold action- even if it tanks his campaign.

Rob,
A President doesn't suspend one issue when another arises!!! You have to be able to handle multi issues at a time.

BTW, only close friends should address people by their nickname. With this said unless you are a close friend of Obama, you should address him as one of the following:'

Senator Obama
Mr. Obama
Barack.....

How is Obama's plans going to work if we are in a Depression caused by this mess?

He's a Senator first. Focus on the issue, get it resolved, then go debate.

Fox channel 5 in Las vegas Nv has been airing McCain ads non stop through the "suspension" of his campaign. What a jerk! Go Obama/Biden '08!

Okay, "Palin Power" posters. Where are you now? Obama has brought some substance and a plan for you to chew on. Do you have anything logical to say other than the "Palin Power 2012″ messages. It's getting kind of old. Really. :yawn:

To the Wiz and his sidekick Dorothy: That's a wrap my friends.

MCCAIN: "Hey Barack my friend your campaign is kicking my butt, can we take a break for a while why I lick my wounds, and give my girl time to study up on her politics?"

Okay, "Palin Power" posters. Where are you now? Obama has brought some substance and a pla for you to chew on. Do you have anything logical to say other than the "Palin Power 2012" messages. It's getting kind of old. Really. :yawn:

John McCain: Cut and Run. What a coward! I am sooo disappointed. Obama is making a strong case to be Leader in Chief

this man loves to spend other people's money, i.e. donations and
contributions to his campaign for all these ads.

What was I thinking putting my country first?

at 12:33 ET on WSPA 7 (CBS) here in Greenville, SC/Spartanburg, SC/Ashville, NC/Anderson, SC market there was a McCain campaign ad run. So McCain has already lied to us about that. McCain cannot be trusted.

McStunt is really out there. Does he really think suspending his campaign and "postponing" the debate will endeer him to voters? What's his presence in Washington going to do anyway? He's already admitted that the economy is not his best subject. I loved Obama's comment yesterday (paraphrasing), "We both have big planes with our campaign slogans on them. We can get back to Washington in a matter of hours."

When does he think it will be more important to have a debate between the two candidates? November 5th? We're in a pickle here, and we need to hear what the next president will do in the next four years.

Obama= talk and campaigning. He has not done the job he was elected and paid to do- but keeps going after the promotion.

McCain= more realistic sense of what is important for the PEOPLE.

Self and Party before Country-right Osama? You Dems are sad and hateful people. The more negative you get is a good sign, desperation is a hard pill to swallow sometimes...

NickNas- A Coward? Really?? Are you seriously calling McCain a coward?? I feel so sad for you. All the things this man has done in his life and he's a coward to you?? I feel so ashamed you're a fellow American.

NO to Osama!!!

I love you Barack! Keep on trucking. You know what the American people want. Thank you for calling Mc's bluff and not buying into MdCain's pitiful stunt. We want to hear ALL the debates. No more lies! No more hiding! How dare McCain try to hold hostage the American people for his own ambitions. NO MORE! ENOUGH!

Obama/Biden

Why not let Sarah Palin take over for McCain at the debates?

Obama wants to talk.

McCain shows leadership!

mona – wow, are you posting from a mental home? You actually are blaming Barack for this who crisis??? Incredible! Even mccain backed off blaming Obama especially since mccain was for deregulation which is a major reason we are in this mess. You need therapy hun.

The Old man wants to show he is in touch, by backsiding Obama bipartisan message to stand before the media.

Show off Mccainpalin, Americans are smarter than you think.

A president should be able to work multitask.

The standard excuse for an unprepared college student before a test is "my grandmother/grandfather died." Since McCain is too old for that, it is "the economy died."

Pitiful

Interesting they did not have to suspend a presidential campaign during World War II but apparently one party thinks they do now.

McCain who for all of his life has campaigned against government regulation now feels his "expertise" is needed in Washington for the largest government intervention in the economy since the 1930s. Did he buy his degree in finance and economics over the internet last week?

It's also so ridiculous to "trust" the current president to manage the 700 billion dollar bailout. I don't think these clowns could be trusted to manage a lemonade stand!

McCain is a lier and plays waaaay too many games!!!

McCain's ads were running all over the NY market this morning.

Such a lier. Barack is right- if you want toe be POTUS, you need to be able to handle more than one thing at a time!! You are not fit!!

Your stunts won't work this time McSlime. We are *on* to you now!!!

You don't have a prayer. I remember that you just stated how strong the economy is- now you stop your campaign and try to dodge a debate now 'cause it's serious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What.

It is the economy STUPID- and we Americans are not STUPID enough to fall for your games anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is how the Libertarians see what President Bush and Senators McCain and Obama efforts related to this invisible crisis:

"The federal government cannot eliminate financial losses and should not attempt to do so. It can only shift the burden - in this case from irresponsible borrowers, lenders and investors - to taxpayers. Keeping the walking dead on economic life support will only slow down necessary adjustments. The federal government's principal responsibility at a time of financial stress should be to maintain liquidity for use by otherwise sound institutions."

That's right, Senator Obama.....

KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL....

AND BE A MULTI-TASKING PRESIDENT !!!!!

Geez... what a pandering mess McCain has created. this entire sham is to stop the Obama campaign's momentum, and find a way to go back on the offensive for the first time in a couple of weeks.

Country first, my arse....

Advantage McCain- for taking the higher road and sacrificing campaigning for attending to the problems we face.

Obama thinks talk is what is needed. McCain knows that actions are better than words.

It seems to me that everything Obama says he will do McSame acts like he has an idea and,expresses the same thought.
I think he knowing his lack in economic matters is getting nervous. As they say it is better to be quiet, than open your mouth and let everyone know how uninformed you are.

This was McCain's "gimmick of the week". I fear that, if elected, he would govern by gimmick after gimmick after gimmick after...

He lives in the present and reacts instead of thinking.

I'm really enjoying watching the John McCain/Sarah Palin ticket turn into such a laughable disgrace.

Hey look, the ship's sicking!!! Bwahahahah!

I would leave a comment but everyone here has pretty much said it all already.

Obama/Biden 08 and beyond!

Well, someone must go one and that person is, Barack Obama. McCentury, glad to see you RUSH BACK to WORSEington AFTER your Katie Couric visit as well as other stops. Hope you made it to Dunkin' Donuts!

McCentury is a nut! Going back to help with the Economy crisis? What is he going to do? Sit there and play Solitaire? He himself admitted that he doesn't know much about the economy and that he isn't good with numbers. Maybe he can serve the coffee while FAILin is in the other room speed dating world leaders!

Obama/Biden 08!

Good Job Barack, it seems to me you are able to handle a crisis while keeping your goals in sight. The President should be able to multitask. This is what we need after eight years of covering the sun with your thumb.
McCain's tactics are just a smoke screen to make people believe he is for the people and to take pressure from what he said just a week ago that the economy was strong. If that does not sound like Bush I dont know what does......

Go Obama\Biden

This round goes to McCain,
U give him a lot of credit!!! Do you honesty think that Obama or McCain is needed to settle this? Come on!!!!

McCain doesn't know anything about the economy and just needs time to study before he debates about it. Friday was an acceptable date when he thought they would debate the wars and international policy. What's wrong with stalling for a little more time to bone-up on economics?

Atta boy!

Obama takes the high road, the presidential one, while McSame, McWar, McCain't slinks and sleazes about like a rodent.

mccain has not voted in the senate since April CASE CLOSED!!!

Sounds like Obama- preach unity and bipartisanship and then do quite the opposite.

Obama is divisive and partisan.

He uses a crisis to advance self.

McCain is working like he is being PAID to do- as a senator- to help resolve/ stabalize this financial meltdown.

If McCain is suspending his campaign to save the Universe, why is he still doing interviews? This is just a tactic. He is not authentic.

No, definition of a president is putting America first. And the definition of an elected senator is someone who does the job he/she was elected to. Last time I checked, Barry-O ain't doing either.

Last time I checked it wasn't the United States of Obama – as much as you all would like.

If Obama was any bit relevant he'd be in Washington helping out. Why do you think his fellow senators aren't telling him to come back? Because even those in his own party know how ineffective he is, and how much knowledge he lacks. Yep Barry, can't bring your speechwriters and teleprompter in the senate chamber, ya gotta think on your own. Guess that leaves you out.

We all need to go back and finish high school

Interesting how CNN has changed the headline on this story. CNN is the FOX news of the Democratic party. How about having one news station that is completly unbiased?? Where is Walter Cronkite when we need him??

Let's go Sen. Obama! When you make a commitment you stick to it or turn it over to the VP (so says David Letterman).

But he's a POW!

I am predicting that the McCain will now say that Obama is more concerned about politcis than the welfare of the country. The proposal to postpone the campaign is a tactical move. This way they can make Obama look bad if he mentions anything about the economy.

All this to get Rick Davis name out of the news and the media has fallen for it!!!!!!!!!

I have one question why was the great uniter not the first one in washington to reach across the aisle to pull republicans in and work in a bipartisen mannor to solve this instead of moving on with politics as usual

Sorry but anyone falling for the bit that McCain is allegedly suspending his campaign to address the financial crisis and not the crisis of his current campaign status probably also believes that Osama is in Iraq, Saddam caused 9/11, Iran is exploring nuclear technology solely for peaceful purposes and our illegal immigrant problem stems from our border control issues with Pakistan.

No more Keating 5, McCain. Suspend your campaign until October 2009.

Mccains campaign is suspended??
Does he know the meaning ?I have seen Ads today up here in NH.
Also his webpage is still acceptng contributions!
He is a liar and this all boils down to the VP Debate or forcing congress to fall in line with Bush plan to rob the National Treasury one last time.
I will never vote Republican again!

Obama is supposed to be the clean, uniter- he preaches crossing the aisle but his actions are 100% partisan.

McCain is by far more compromising and bipartisan in nature.

I vote for McCain.

Obama is an opportunist who puts personal advantage above all else.

Gret Job Obama.. keep doing your campaign McCain is running and hiding....

Good ! That 's what we need to hear!

I really have no use for some Senator who thinks he is suddenly John McBuffet and has to save the world from something he thought was just 'fundamentally strong'.

John McCain wants to try to postpone the election too.

What about all of those debate watching parties?

Here in Pittsburgh the ratio of Obama vs. McCain debate watching parties is probably 15:1.

I feel that McCain going to Washington to attempt to straighten this mess out with our economy is the honorable thing to do. Don't let the Liberals forget that it was McCain wanted many debates withObama. Also it was back in2006 when McCain stepped up and said that there was some amiss with FannyMae and others. Guess what; everyone said NO WAY! The rich got richer

Never mind the BAILOUT plan- How about the PULLOUT plan? At a billion dollars a day, if we pull out of Iraq, we'll have our money back in about 700 days.

Probably be a better debate if POW Ken didn't show up. I'd love to hear Barack speak for the whole time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think McCain ran out of lies to spread. We all know who caused this disaster. It has been going on since the 80's and has finally (and unfortunetly) come to a head.

Obama has been the only one Ihave seen with ads that show policy.

McCain halting his campaign was a sign of desperation. He knows so very little on econimcs, except deregulation, that he will be a hindrence to the process.

Both will be actually, at least Obama was smart enough to see this. Everyone is watch these two move and breath to see what is going on. McCain just blew it. I bet Obama picks up over 300 electorial votes in Nov.

Independent for Obama

Now, that's Presidential!!!

Obama/Biden '08

McCain ads are still running frequently here in WI. Guess its just another lie from McSame/Failin

Yes! Instead of running and hiding Obama is telling Americans what he plans to do! I mean really! Someone has to clean up this mess!! Not to mention it's only 40 days people! Good job Obama! Mcchaos needs to give it up!

while others work to help the country Obama has made this issue about him. He has once again put himself before the American people.

McCain's cut and run strategy...is just another political gimmick...but i think he stepped in do-do this time..

Good for Obama. The show must go on and the American people deserve to hear from the candidates on the economic crisis we all share now. What can John McCain do in two hours on Friday night to help the economy? Why wasn't he proposing his help last week when all of this started? He wants to replace the vice presidential debate in Mississippi for the one with the VPs at Wash U in a few weeks? Why? So Sarah Palin won't have to debate Joe Biden. You are slipping John McCain. Smart people know this and will vote Obama.

Barack = Rock on

Mc____= Hermit

Could it be the McCain camp of idiots have run out money? It 's obvious Sara should be asked more questions about moose hunting and how to gut it.

McCain running out of money?

And has ANYONE else noticed McCain's right eye being super droopy? Or has it been like that for a long time, and I just didn't notice??? I think he's falling apart in more ways than one. We should be concerned.

MD, TX and Ken – Wow, if you guys believe that I've got some great land I'd like to sell you in florida......

Palin has been running from the press and ducking subpoenas & now McCain is running away from speaking the to american public on Friday about the crisis we are in. Lame excuses from McCain and Palin for their behavior.

MCain needs to stop he will do anything to win there is no reason to stop the campagne other than being scared to debate with Obama .Come on man lets run a clean campagne and stop coming up with things when everythings not going your way. Stop being a baby.

Why can't the $700bn be directed to homeowner relief? That would inject it into the financial system, keep the banks liquid, and keep people in their homes. The current bailout plan just helps Wall St. while exposing homeowners to risk.

Obama votes present- again- and takes no action and gains praise.

McCain puts the Country before his campaign and gets bashed for being decisive.

A debate is NOTHING when the economy is in danger.

Geez, people, think it through.

This is the problem of a generation- where do you want YOUR senators to be- on the sidelines campaigning, or HELPING craft a solution?

McCain wins this round.

Never keep your eye off the ball. Presidents should be able to multi task. None of this suspending your campaign. IS MCCAIN AN ONE MAN BAND?

McCain . . . POW or MIA?
GOP: Greed over Principle

I love this well-oiled machine which is the Obama Campaign. A multi-tasker is who we need in the White House. Sen. Obama is exemplifying he can do more than one thing at a time. Let the debates go on!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

I saw a McCain ad this morning!!!!!!!! McCain is a liar!!!!!! And Sarah palin was campaigning this morning! Flithy liars!

Go ahead Obama, McCain doesn't get to decide when the election pauses or plays, because whether he wants it or not, there will be a new president in November!

So keep working on it Obama!

John McCain is a scary, scary, person.............

Outstanding!!! That oneupmanship game is something from the old playbook. It seems odd that being honest is really a hard thing to do. Go Barack Go!!!

Obama still talking about what he will do, but no actions. He can't do anything without the approval of congress, so why isn't he on capitol hill showing us how he will accomplish all his lofty promises.

Good for Obama, he has an economic plan and it is good to air it – McCain has no economic plan and so he is headed to Washington to figure out who knows what... Let the debate go on, but the democratic ticket would be better for the economy.

I would have to say to all instead of bailing out Wall Street try bailing out the American people. From my calculations 700 Billion Dollars could relieve 140,000,000 American families of their debts by $5,000.00 per household. Try that figure instead.

Great Mr. President, show them what you made of. I'm loving this twist.
Good for you Obama.

I saw an add in Mineapolis this morning too. McCain is looking for a way to get his poor little Sarah out of the debates. Come on this is such a ploy. DOnt let anyone fall for it.

Here's the plan: screw the taxpayer

Here's the policy: screw the taxpayer

McCain is just trying to fool voters and call a timeout knowing that he's going down in the polls. This is more about a rescue plan for his campaign more than the economy.

Trying to ditch the debates for both him and Sarah Palin – the gimmickry is SOOO transparent.

Mc cain has not as of this morning removed any of his ads here in Pa..in fact they were running with more frequency last night and this morning than ever before...
Of course the one he runs is about big government and how Obama ios going to give us that....yet he is in DC perhaps working on the the bailout or who knows, and that will give us big governement so the ad is stupid to be run.
But he has not suspeneded things here in pa as fo an hour ago

See? You can still campagin AND be in Washington working on the bail out. And you can do it without airing attack ads.

Obama states the problem...why he believes it happened...and some steps he will take to fix it...and where educated people can go to learn about it in detail.

Keep it up Obama!

McShame is getting his ole As... handed to him and now is turning and running. I guess actually he is going back to work where he will be working in January at the Senate. Might as well start now. He is trying to get Palin not to Debate.....Congress is close to an agreement..what is Mr. don't have a economy policy going to do..get a picture. What Flying Joke and sooooooo is he

Good ad. I am glad that Obama is committed to the debates tomorrow. It appears that if McCain does not show up than Obama plans either a town hall or one to one interview with Leher. Brillant quite frankly. Similiar to Clinton in 1992 when Bush did not show up to the first debate due to an economic crisis. Clinton said Bush was afraid to debate him. Could be a winning statement for Obama. Presidents need to multi-task especially since we have two wars and an economic crisis. If McCain cannot handle the economic crisis while campaigning, then he should not be running for president. By the way, a deal has almost been reached. What is the purpose of McCain being there?

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.

World war 1 – nothing was suspended
World war 2 – nothing was suspended
great depression – nothing was suspended
1st gulf war – nothing was suspended
2004 elections/Iraq/Afghan war – nothing was suspended

Thats how America works. It's called MULTI-TASKING and if mccain can't handle it, then step down for another GOP candidate.

Is anyone surprised that Obama is running off at the mouth instead of actually doing anything? I am not a McCain fan at all, and believe that this is a political stunt but I've gotta say, I think it will be an effective one and will be surprised if he doesn’t get a bounce from this. It's not a bad gimmick to appear to be doing something especially when your opponent doesn’t have much history of achieving anything with the exception of ego building. I am a lifelong Democrat and for the first time in my life I will be sitting out an election. I cannot support a Republican and I will not support someone that I do not believe in even though they are the choice of my party. Many republicans supported Bush simply because he is a Republican and look where that got us.

we need to hear both from this people at thedebate tommorrow. we are tired of this old unproductive and out of date politics from washington. we need a true change. A real and geniune agent of change must be a multitasker. time is not on our side we need to hear from them.

The add doesn't cover how we'll pay for any future failed business decisions with taxpayrer dollars.

The add doesnt' talk much about job creation outside of the "green" economy–are the rest of us to begin retraining now?

What a joke–how ignorant we are.

I am happy to see Obama is not let McCain tell him what to do because really need to know how you going fix the economy I would like to see you at the debate Obama forget McCain

Another McCain advertisement in Midwest aired at around 10 AM this morning. There is absolutely nothing that McCain won't LIE about.

Fantastic.
The whole world, not only America will miss out if Americans don't vote you as their next president. The entire globe needs new directionand only Obama can provide such.

Political pandering cannot solve this problem. I am sure Aericans wont cat stupidly this time.

In my previous email I was talking about John McCain's ad that aired this morning AFTER he said that we was going to suspend them.

Whoohoot!!!

Now is the time Obama. McCain made a big mistake with this last stunt.

Well, actually it is about 53 big mistakes so far, but hey, who's counting!!!!

McCain is most likely out of the $85 million dollars campaign funds.

We want a debate! We want a debate!

What's the point of the fancy private campaign jets if they can't get you from doing business in Washington during business hours and flying you to Mississippi in time for your 9pm ET debate? The debate is an opportunity for the candidates to express themselves to the American people. I think McCain is just afraid to be held accountable for all the ridiculous things he's said in the last few weeks, like

1- that he is fundamentally a "deregulator" (so he does take the blame for the wallstreet meltdown?)
2- that the economy is "fundamentally strong" (oops)
3- that he would "fire" the head of the SEC (totally inappropriate and factually illogical)

As president, he's going to have to juggle a whole lot more at the same time. Campaigning is about communication with the American people, and right now too many of us feel like we've been left out in the dark.

CNN, please don't keep me in moderation forever.

I am so proud of Obama.
He is exactly what America need and looking for.

Thank God you didn't buy into that scam Barack. You are even smarter than I thought, and that was pretty smart. I find it funny that mccain has yet to really cancel anything (his ads are still running, he went on and interviewed with Katie and spoke at the GLobal Initiatives Conference today) and all this after he claimed he was suspending his campaign. So the only thing he has suspended so far is his and palin's debates. That couldn't have been his strategy all along, could it????????

That's it. Now is the time to put the pedal to the metal. Don't stop keep it coming. I also believe that if McCain does not show up for the debate, then you use the time to speak to the American people.

Obama/Biden 08

There is a part of me – a small part, that would REALLY like OBama to win. For you see 1929 did not crash Main Street until THREE YEARS later. We do need Obama in the Whitehouse at that time – because he is responsible for this "crises" going from bad – to disastrous. The thing I fear most is that no matter what anyone does right now – three years is a short time.

I would really like him to get the blame he will justly deserve, and we will see how he handles it when the rubber meets the road, and cries and makes exuses – because the golden goose and the "rich man's" buisness is closed – and the soup lines begin

McCain stunt.

Thank you, Barack Obama, for keeping us informed during this crisis.

Thank you for reaching out to your rival, even when he turned his back on bi-partisan cooperation.

Barack Obama is my president.

The world goes on, it doesn't "suspend" itself because of John. I agree that John made the correct decision in suspending his campaign. He finally showed that he does put America first. Now, if he will just leave it suspended permanently.

Good, he should continue on until the end. McCain is full of it; trying to throw something in the way to gain points since he is a loser as of right now.

Well......at lest one canidate will be letting the American public know about issues that concern EVERY American. To bad the other,who up until this week said"everything is o.k.",doesn't want to have his side up for debate. I think it is just that....afraid of a debate and hidding behind the current BAD news.

Obama keep up the attack on McSame.

John McCain is using this as an excuse to pull ads he'd already been called to task over. Those attack ads full of falsehoods and were beginning to backfire on him. It's a tactical move to clean his campaign slate, and relaunch new ads.

So, it is good they are pulling the ads, as the ads are nothing but lies, distortions and Obama bashing, NO content as to what the republicans intend to do.

NOTE: Here is a question to all the ditto heads bashing Obama for using a teleprompter.

When McCrypt gives a speech and he keeps looking down, is he checking to see if Mr. Winky is still functional?

Probably so, but he is also looking at his speech on 3 x 5 note cards, circa 1958!

MCCAIN IS A COWARD AND A LIER. AFTER ALL THE TRASH TALK ABOUT TOWN HALL MEETINGS THEN HE PULLS OUT. HE IS SCARED.

OBAMA........08

And I approve this message too!

John McCain is a joke! Go home! Cancel your debate, let someone else run in your place! Do us all a favor and put Country First and drop out because you nor your VP are fit to be president!

You go Obama...maybe we should have the VP's debate tomorrow night....Palin Ready? I'm sure Joe would be. To cancel a $5.5 Million event is just a waste and a hardship for all those people in Mississippi that are involved in this great debate. We can't afford not to have it. Life does go on....or maybe we should stop the World Series....all Football games and all events that people count on .

The campaign was supposed to be suspended last night. The ads should have been pulled before showing the new ones this morning. Can someone please put an end to this BS?!

Pull the plug! We've lost him.

Kudos to Obama!
McCain's suspension of his campaign is just a campaign ploy!
We can read right thru that!

If he was smart McCain would take this opportunity to run ads that actually explain what he plans to do should he become president. But since he himself has said he doesn't know anything about the economy he has nothing to say and will now show that fact by running nothing.

Brilliant...

Wait until what happens next, Marshal Law will be put in place and the election will be canceled. You guys are on the verge of becoming a dictatorship, it's scary as hell.

Continue to show ads. McCain is full of it. He will pull his ads, but his non profit organizations will continue to hammer away. This is no time to appease everyone. Most people have already chosen who they feel is the most qualified. If McCain wants to pump his brakes during the final lap then let him, and then paint him as an out of touch quitter that's unfit to lead.

ONE NATION

Did FDR "suspend" his campaign in 1944?
Did Lincoln "suspend" his campaign in 1864?

McCain: "Me First"

Barack the vote!!!! John McCain is a big joke and his political gimmickry makes me sick!!!!! There is no TIME OUT when you're the president of the United States!!

AMERICA DOESNT NEED A COWARD AS PRESDIENT. JOHN MCCAIN SHD EITHER QUIT COMPLETELY OR FIGHT LIKE A POW

OBAMA 08

Good for Obama, no need to leave the people hanging.

I am glad that Senator Obama realizes the world is not ending and we need engagement by both candidates. McCain has proved less than honorable and has put his campaign first not the country. The leadership in the congress was working on this issue without McCain. Politics are now part of the entire bail out because of McCain.

Way to go President Obama! A true leader.

good for you mr president
for mccain to bail out of the debate is a ploy to stop palin from being debated because she will make a mockery out of it
all ready proven by interview with kuric

The debate is going on with or without McInsane.

I mean.....c'mon. Just vote for the guy already. Please!

Taking their time pulling those ads in PA....they have been running all morning.

I have said this before, the only thing that Obama is interested in is his own self!

I believe that at least McCain is leading the country and realizing that the American people and our great country is what comes first. It is good to see that!

McCain/Palin 2008

Hillary Clinton 2012

I thought it interesting that Paulson called McCain to work on a compromise bill with the congressional leadership.

Apparently, Obama was only invited by McCain. Even the democratic leadership didn't ask Obama to contribute because they know that he is JUST A PUPPET.

that's right....keep campaigning!...just becuz McCain is losing ground w/the american people, and chooses to "suspend" his campaing...that doesn't mean he dictates what the democrats do! there is still an election in November and obama has every right to campaign. McCain has a VP let her start shouldering some of the duties...afterall Biden does! Let Palin debate on the 26th...either with Biden or Obama. She was supposed to be ready and didn't blink when asked to be the running mate, then no need to blink twice now!

Definition of a President = MULTITASKER!!!

Good job Barack!! Show America that a good President can do both things at once!!

Obama/Biden '08

Great job!!! Let's not fall for the stunts and gimmicks by McLame and Caribou Barbie.

Just say NO to Bush 44.

Go Obama/Biden!!!

Great Barack. Don't let McWar dictate your campaign.

IN 26 YEARS MCWAR HAS ACCOMPLISHED NOTHING!!!!

Good, let's hear about plans and policies. That's what this election is about. McCain doesn't seem to have any plans or policies. The only ads he has are ones that attack Obama.

As of now John McCain and that ditsy chick Sarah Palin are officially IRRELEVANT

Then WHY did I see a McCain Ad THIS morning in California @ Approx 8:30 am PST???

Hes a Liar AND a Coward!

All to Dodge the Debate

And!!!!! Obama will have a townhall tomorrow if McShame doesnt show up!!!!

Good, less BS on the Tv