(CNN) – Since John McCain announced he would be suspending his campaign pending the passage of a bailout bill, his staffers have said they are in the process of pulling down television ads. Rival Barack Obama’s campaign is taking the opposite approach, launching a one-minute spot featuring the Democratic nominee talking about his economic plan. The campaign says the spot will air in “key targeted states” starting Thursday.
For eight years we’ve been told that the way to a stronger economy was to give huge tax breaks to corporations and the wealthiest.
Cut oversight on Wall Street.
And somehow all Americans would benefit.
Well now we know the truth.
Instead of prosperity trickling down, pain has trickled up. We need to change direction. Now.
I’m Barack Obama. Here’s what I’ll do as president: End the Wall Street free
for all with commonsense safeguards that put homeowners and struggling families
first - not corporate greed and CEO bonuses. Jumpstart our economy with
a middle class tax cut, paid for by closing special interest group loopholes. Get serious about energy independence. A ten-year mission to create millions of good paying jobs by
investing in made-in-America energy and infrastructure. You can read my whole
plan to rebuild our economy on our website, Barackobama.com.
It’s time to get our economy back on track and put the middle class first
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Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Debate! Let us know where you stand, McSame!
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
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.
laura boston, it was mccain that said he was suspending his campaign. not obama.Be reasonable
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The bailout deal is done and ......McCain just landed in DC....was that a waste of time or was it just me?
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.
Hello, the sky isn't falling, it fell. And John's blabbering about deregulations and strong fundamentals. What?!
Obama/Biden 08
Obama has proven that politics and becoming the president is above ALL for him.
Obama = opportunist politician.
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!!!!!
I bet you anything mccain will now unsuspend his campaign. So wishy washy and uncertain of what to do.
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!
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I’m John McCain and I approve this message
Obama putting politics above the financial health of this country. This is the new poilitics we were promised?
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.
Brian, send Obama a check anyway!
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!
It's about time. We need to hear what real leadership and dedication to God and country is all about. Issue resolution....Semper Fi
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!
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.
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
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.
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?
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