CNN

I would like to ask John McCain if he shares the same views of the people in West Virgina as Dick Chenny

Do negotiations usually take place at McCain's house?

Must be nap time or something....

You republicans trying to defend McCain just look foolish. Give it a rest. he is at home right now, how is that helping? really? HOW?

McCain is not scared of debates. This is a strategic move for McCain to appear as the "man in charge" during a crisis, and then to take credit for 1) the eventual bailout deal and 2) "reaching across the aisle" to achieve it.

Historians will look back on this and say this was the moment that ruined the McCain camp. Country first? Yeah Right.

All this distortion about McCain trying to skip out on debates is the biggest lie from the Dems and the left, months ago Obama did everything possible and got away with not doing Townhall meetings/debates ...simple fact he hates them it is his biggest fear the real reason is unscripted responses live ,no telepromt, no 300 advisors telling him what to say , no index cards with notes, he does not have the skill, knowledge, or intelligence to articulate an entire position in detail, he tends to ramble into rhetoric and get away with that as an answer , that won't work in a debate, voters are too smart, McCain is in depth, gives detail , gives examples and has the long standing experience to draw from plus what he says is not for the mere self absorbing reason or for the sake of self promotion, it is a genuine description of his position and knowledge. So all that misleading garbage from libs like Barbara Boxer who was foaming at the mouth this AM insulting and distorting McCain is fear he would contribute to solving the financial mess , and their Obama is left with a response of "Oh yeah call me if you need me".

Maritza

After listening to Pailn last night with Kate Couric I understand why McCain wants to bailout the DEBATE. He has picked a woman who screws are gone not loose GONE!. she is a true WHACKO! I think McCain shiuld give up his spot as the Republican nominee, he is awful.

Palin is a disaster, she rambles and says absolutely nothing. CNN you need to get right in the faces of every women that is following Palin and show them her interview then get a response as to why their following her.

PALIN IS JUST TOO DUMM AMATURE FOR THE VP SPOT
THATS WHY MCCAIN IS DODGING THE DEBATE. HE WANTS MORE TIME FOR PAILN SHE IS NOT READY!!!!!!

READ THE TRANSCRIPTS OF PALINS INTERVIEW JUST AWFULL.

I really hope he doesn't show up and the country finally sees what an egotistical, childish man he has become. It has to all about John. There is absolutely nothing altruistic about his motives. It was a well calculated maneuever on his part and I hope that it really backfires on him.

HERO McCain is ducking to debate with a fellow American. This is not the quality of a HERO! One and a half hours debate scares McCain. Mississippi has spent lot of money but irresponsible McCain on the run and pay no respect to the tax dollars spent for the debate.

Shannon,

Do you know McCain doesn't even VOTE. He is always absent.
He voted against the GI bill and says he supports soldiers.

He only cares about his selfish ambition.

OBAMA BETTER NOT BACK DOWN. SHOW UP TOMORROW IN OXFORD WITHOUT MCCAIN AND ANSWER QUESTIONS!

He should suspend his campaign indefinitely !!!!! this man has no
business wanting to lead our GREAT COUNTRY!!!
ENOUGH is ENOUGH is ENOUGH...no more unnecessary HARDSHIP!

MORE PAIN....***..VOTE MCCAIN/PAIN-LIN ***** MORE PAIN

Please!!!!!! Am I blind or was that not Obama sitting across from McCain. Seems like everyone is on McCains back about suspending his campaign and the debate. If he is not needed in Washington, then why is Obama in Washington.

Helen – "What a jerk."

Truer words have yet to be spoken. I heartily agree.

As a Republican, I'm really disappointed. I was planning on voting for McCain, but now I'm really not sure, I thought he could focus on more than one major issue at a time but maybe his age is really catching up with him after all. I REALLY can't understand why he can't just fly between DC and Mississippi when he needs to? Does he go by covered wagon or something? The Debate is in the evening for goodness sake.

I think McCain is about to lose my vote

Ok McCain..Let the VP's debate Friday night then and you guys next week? Deal? I thought not! Does Palin even konw where Mississippi is?

He knows he doesn't have the knowledge that Obama has and he is ashame for Amercia to know it.

I have lost the last shred of respect that I had left for McCain. Be a man John, tell us how you can lead this country or just save us this mess and concede.

Obama/Biden '08

THIS IS THE PROOF THAT MCCAIN IS A LEADER AND BARRY IS JUST ANOTHER LIBERAL RADICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

This is only proof that 46% of Americans have thier heads shoved so far up thier own backsides that they can't see the BS this old fart is pulling right in front of them.
Can't wait until you dumba$$es have Palin for President.

For everyone that thinks McCain is "doing his job as Senator" by flying to Washington: He's not even part of the committee dealing with this crisis!!!! Bunch of suckers... All he's done is fly in and sit around for a photo op...

Obama just have a town meeting ,a no show by McCain is better that way he won't put America to sleep.

The American People want everyone to focus fixing the economy.. McCain and Obama show us what type of leaders you can be and solve this problem… STOP telling us what you will do and do something…..A REAL LEADER WOULD STAND UP AND MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN…..Would the RIGHT "President "please stand up!!!

After all of McCains blustering of how tough he is, and how he wanted to debate, he is now trying to make lie and make an excuse to not attend. He has not suspended his campaign with ads running everywhere. Shall he now be called John Mc-Chicken McCain? McCain even lied to Letterman and got caught. Disgusting!

It sounds like a lot of moneyand time has been spent in preparation for the debate. Possibly many small vendors could stand to lose out also. So much for McCain caring about regular people.

McCain=Inept to the tenth power!! This man is an absolute JOKE!!! God help us if this BUMBLING BUFFOON gets elected!! The rest of the world already suspects we are a country of fools for electing G.W.Bush TWICE!!!! McCain in office will surely seal the deal!!!!! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!

Scott L September 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

McCain is NOT ducking. He has wanted to debate 10 times and Obama has said NO each time. If this was a terrorist attack you people would change your tune.

If it was a terrorist attack but it's NOT it's something McCain cannot fix and he is not even in the room with the people who are making the decisions.

Shawn – GA September 25th, 2008 6:20 pm ET: You are as delusional as McCain, he had lunch with Lieberman and a photo op with Bush. What work did he accomplish?

Govt of the people by the people for the people.mccain 55% ormore wants the debate to go on.Please respect the wish of the people you wish to lead.

McCain goes to Washington.......and muddies the waters......is trying to back out of the debate......has his VP candidate muzzled........his election campaign should be under the "big top"....it's a circus !!!

Not only had he not read the deal, he hadn't even talked to congressional leaders. On top of that he hadn't even offered his own solution because he had no idea what was being done in Washington. Now he is sitting at his home in VA. To be honest, he is ill and we all know it. He should drop out. But he certainly not working on the economy...I mean, come on...he doesn't even understand it per his own words.

McCain can't chew gum and walk at the same time, never mind give some intelligent input on the financial situation in Washington and have a debate. All you skeptics, are you keeping tabs on his rediculous behavior??? I think Palin is becoming a real pain in the butt for him and his campaign. I'll bet he admonishes himself every day for putting her on the ticket. He could use someone with a little intelligence right now. Oh yea, that's what she has.

O8AMA

Just to let everyone know I lIve In Northeast Ohio and McCain Ads have been running here all day... McCAin is a liar whho is still campaigning he gave a speech today,, Hes giving interviews tonight his ads are still running so what part of Im suspending my campaign has he done,,, Nothing he is a LIAR..... I was a Navy Pilot and All Hands On Deck...!!!!!!

If Mr. McCain is a Scaredy-Cat then let him send in
his "Pit Bull" to debate Mr. Obama.
Talk about putting lipstick on an obvious campaign ruse.

MaCain wanted 10 town hall meetings not to debate, but he needed the exposure, he was not drawing a lot of people and the cheapest way to get your message accross is ask the popular candidate who draws tens of thousands of people to his events to show up with you.

It was a strategic move by the Obama's people to receive.

You Repbulicans sound so stupid. Its no wonder Dubya was so close that he could steal two elections. John McCain has nothing to do with this deal and had nothing to do with this deal. He is not writing the legislation nor is anyone asking for his input. He is not going to be working tomorrow night at 9pm, handling the crisis and debating are two seperate issues. He will not be working tomorrow at 9pm, he can show up to the debate. Just because it wont be a room full of staged Republicans like his town hall meetings doesn't mean he shouldnt show up

McCain is doing what by being there? He isn't a part of this process in any way

Obama can only win a debate if he is the only candidate, and then it would depend on his answers. The Saddleback forum was not good for him. I missed it, but when the Obama-bots started yelling McCain knew the answers in advance, I knew Obama had tanked. If he is the only one, who will they blame then? Oh yeah, the moderators were too hard on him. Isn't that what they blogged and complained about regarding one of the other debates? It took a skit from SNL to point out the bias in the media. Obama doesn't have much of a record to actually show much of a stance on anything. I will not be surprised to learn he won't vote yea or nay on this bailout. He'll most likely miss it because he's running for President and that is more important, to him.

Hey Scott L, enough with the terrorist stuff...thats the last line you GOP zealots use when all else fails.

Presidential candidates have to debate 3 times. Thats what McCain is ducking now. They have gone on in the past without fail regardless of what is happening.

Obama doesn't owe McCain any townhall debates. He ran his campaign and McCain ran his. Obama just runs his better.

If it is so important for McCain to forgo the debate and remain in Washington D.C. and solve our economic crisis, he should send Gov. Palin to the debate since she is ready to move right in and take over as President of the United states.

For somebody who hates war, he's in no hurry to end the costly deadly war in Iraq – even if there are no WMDs there!

Well, McCain never was big on doing his homework!

His reasoning does not compute!

I dont understand why he wont just debate Obama, he wanted townhalls with Obama, but now that he has a chance to debate him, he ducks it. Whats going on?

McCain has lost his spine. This is no way to run a campaign.

It's been said time and time again, don't you people get it McCain is not needed in Washington. Obama said it best when a President needs to know how to multi-task. I do it everyday, why can't McCain.

This is just to try and cancel the debate between Palin and Biden.

With this, next stop Canada if he wins. I'm sorry.

This grandstanding and posturing is utterly shameless.

Scott, if this was a terrorist attack we would not change our tune. In fact, you want Obama in the White House if this occurs. In fact, it wouldn't happen with him in the White House because he would take intelligence talk (something the Neo's know nothing about) seriously. What's McCain going to do? Call a time out? Let everything else in the country fade into the background because he can only concentrate on one issue at a time? May I remind you that your dear Neo-Cons were in the White House when we were attacked. The current party did a hell of a lot of good taking care of us before and after the attack. Wake up, Scott. If you don't want to vote for Obama because he is black, just admit you are a bigot.

If McCain truly wanted to help this crisis out, he would not have created all this drama about taking a time out. McCain is just feeding us a line to get all eyes on him. McCain get your butt back in the game and quit crying!!!

McCain is brokering NOTHING.
This is a grandstanding attempt to make him look up to speed and relevant. He is neither.

It also happens to be a ripe opportunity to try and get both himself and Palin out of the debates, at least for a while.

Pure political showboating, and it could possibly destroy whatever bipartisan agreement that had actually been put forth before he tried to wedge his way into it.

Pathetic.

Maybe if he would have read all THREE pages of the original proposal he might have some idea before trying to shut down the campaign.

This is just rediculous. All the world must STOP so Senator McCain can do his political grandstanding.

Geesh!

David

this is getting better and better. GOBAMA!

I refute those people who say that this is like a "WAR" crisis. That is simply not true. Our country will still be here tomorrow and the day after that, etc... That's just playing to the politics of fear!!!! Yes, its a crisis but it doesn't warrant an excuse from the debates which the American people desperately wants!!!!

When you look at the circumstances as a whole, you have:

-John McCain is not prepared for this debate. This was widely reported upon and well-known.

-Obama, on the other hand, has prepared extensively.

-John McCain has said himself that he knows very little about the economy. Besides, he’s ONE SENATOR. Why does he think Washington is so helpless without him?

-John McCain has not even read the bailout bill. Take this with the above information; again, why does he think Washington needs him so badly?

-John McCain has proposed to postpone his own debate to the one day that would ALSO cause Palin’s debate to be postponed. Out of all the dates they could have asked for, that looks mighty suspicious.

-John McCain said a few weeks ago that the economy is “strong.” The sudden change of opinion a mere 48 hours before his debate looks a bit suspicious.

No more excuses, McCain. The deal is made. You gotta face it.

@ OFFWALLST–
Did you bring enough for everyone to smoke?

All McCain is shakin' up is anyone's confidence that he could lead.

I don't want someone that unstable with their finger on the RED BUTTON

Pulling out just like he did 2000 when he knew he was losing the election. Show some courage, McCain...are you so inept that you are ill equipt to multitask?

"As he continues to take action?" What action??? He helped kill the agreement that the Republicans and Democrats came to by agreeing to a renegade plan by House Republicans!!! This is pandering! Harry Reid was right, McCain was not helpful.

If McCain refuses to show at the debate because he is "so needed in DC" then let him send his vice presidential choice! It could be the Biden-Palin debate or even Barak and Palin. Now that would be fun to watch!

WAY TO GO MCLAME!!!
FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD YOU'RE LOSING SUPPORTERS EVERYDAY!!

McCain can debate foreign policy on a moments notice. Obama is just afraid he'll lose the info he got from his cram session.

The debates will happen; President McCain just has to take care of business first (remember, these guys were elected to do a job- not just run for office).

If you will recall, McCain wanted to do 10 debates, which would have already started, but lying Obama backed out after he initially said yes. Obama lying... go figure.

I don't know why he's not debating but it certainly doesn't make sense. The American people demand a debate. There are many senators and reps there to broker a deal. Obama and McCain don't need to be there because that will simply inject politics into it! Lets move on and DEBATE and do the American people some good.

I just want to know if he is elected President is he only going to deal with one this at a time? We need to take it easy on John McCain he is old. He only need for 40 days then on November 4th he will be ready for this debate.

And so what McCain wanted town hall debates. Obama said no and i agree with him. He needs to be able to connect with his own base and layout his plans

There is a time and place already set for debates. McCain just wanted to steal Obama's shine because he couldnt pull a crowd

McCain, please stay in Washington. Just continue to gamble with the intelligence of America just like you did with selecting Palin as VP.

Obama/Biden 08

Coward!!! (just testing to see if this word will post)

If he does show up for the debate it will be the first time that I will hear him actually talk about the issues. It almost seems as if someone told him that if he ran his being a war hero would be enough to carry him through the entire campaign. That isn't working and he is fumbling for an identity. Can he come up with one by tomorrow night?

"McCain is currently at his Arlington, Virginia home." How convenient to have 8-11 houses...

SENATOR MCcAIN, YOU HAVE TO ABLE TO MULTI-TASK AS PRESIDENT. YOU ARE NOT IMPRESSING ANYBODY WITH THIS OBVIOUS STUNT!

BE A MAN!!!

FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD

John McCain has NOT suspended his campaign. His offices are still open, his ads still running and he is on the air all DAY, him and his aides, so what is different???

HOW MUCH IS CNN PAYING YOU RADICALS TO POST ?...MY GUESS IS 5 CENTS...THATS THE GOING RATE

People, get it through your heads he cannot have a palin debate with Biden. That is what his shenanigans are all about. Mark my words the palin/Biden debate will somehow be cancelled.

Did McCain achieve anything today other than get his photo taken? It sounds like he was more disruptive than anything.

He aint coming

On with the show Sen, Obama

Let him be a crybaby because he cant have his way. He exptected this to go longer than friday. Too bad they reached a deal today McCain

He's not brokering anything!

I just really think MCain is not up to this job...... He is just losing his grip!

Time to retire John and let the younger generation have this round.

Time ot just go fishing in one of your many homes. Enjoy life and relax.

Just lost your edge John so just let it go .....

what an idiot!

He is doing a political stunt at a disservice to the american people, and not to mention all those people in mississippi that have been working hard on putting this together.

I'm so sick of this attempt to cancel the VP debate!!!!! Let's be real and candid America.

I think John McCain should fly to Mississippi for the debate and kick Obama's butt. The only thing is I hope the debate is not one sided like the press has been. Then go back to Washington and help deal with the financial crisis. Lets get this right for the American people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i'd rather just hear obama do a town hall ,anyway. mccain will dumb it down too much. everyone would have to talk like 3rd graders if mccain was there

McCain is brokering a deal??? A guy who admits he doesn't know the economy very well? A guy who's in the minority party in Congress and does not sit on any of the commissions working to hammer out a bill?

McCain says he's a maverick, says he's going to "break some china," and now he's the consummate Washington deal-maker???

Give me a break! I haven't seen a grandstander this brazen since P.T. Barnum! And like Barnum, he's counting on there being a fool born every minute!

'Call me if you need me" – wow, what leadership.....

I think that this is precisely the time that the American people need to hear what these guys have to say. In a time of crisis we need to see our possible leaders of tomorrow share their ideas and differences face to face finally. The time for voter information being solely based on pre-planned commercials and speeches alone is over. It is time to move to the next phase of the cycle and see what these 2 come up with while pressed by each other and moderators
I would think that whoever you are supporting you would be desperate to really see Obama and McCain debate, especially now

what a douch!!

THis is an election!! We need to know where these Presidents stand and NOW!! Our Country needs help now sure, but we the American people are voting someone into office for 4 YEARS!!! No delay for Debates!! No suspension of Campaigns.. that is just Stupid!!

During the Depression there was a election... no one suspended or cancelled then... no one needs to now... UNLESS... its too much for you to handle more than one thing at a time???

As President you cant cut off one job to do another... you have to be able to handle more than one thing at a time.

McCain is NOT FIT for the WHITE HOUSE!! and Palin is a JOKE!!

McCain has become a grumpy joke. This is all a political stunt.

McCain can't multi-task, he can't use a computer? Tons of disabled people, even Stephen Hawkings uses a computer. So how can he be President if he can't debate? If he can't multi-task?

John McCain is the past. He knows it and that is why he is hiding from this debate as well as trying to cover for Sarah Palin too. All at the expense of Mississippi losing about $5 million dollars if it is cancelled. Does McCain care? No. It is all about him. The Obama campaign is all about us, the Americans, and that is why McCain will lose.

Hey Shannon, did you know McCain hasn't cast a vote on a single piece of legislation since April!!!!!

WOW, he has really been doing his job!!!!!!!

riiiiiiiiiiggggggggght.

This is an act of desperation, a political stunt. People in MS should not vote for him. He has no respect for the citizens of this great nation. What a morron!!!

Sentaor Dodd and the Dems blocking McCain's 05 legislation to overhaul Freddie and Fannie is the cause of this mess. Get rid of them and Freddie and Fannie...they're are an abomination in a free market.

Do you really trust THIS Congress to put forth a worthy bill in less than a week dealing with 700Billion dollars??? REALLY???

The treasury needs to buy the mortgages at penny's on the dollar, refinance those mortgages to the citizens, then sell them later on back to the private sector for a profit. Then use that profit to pay off current debts, like social security.

Scott: Are you waiting for some terrorosts? It would not be the first time you know....That's how some people win elections....

The market will TANK tomorrow and YOU CAN BLAME MCSAME!

I can't believe people are falling for this....actually the country voted for BUSH...TWICE...maybe they are!!!!!!!!!

McCain is a joke! How can use this crisis as an excuse to not show up at debate? He is just proving again that he is an opportunist! I certainly do not want a president that will use any excuse to avoid a tough situation. It is a tough time for republicans, but that is even more of a reason for McCain to step up and show the American people how he plans to LEAD us out of the economic mess! Oh....wait I forgot the Economy is not a subject he knows much about!

I have never seen such COWARDLY acts. I need a real PREZ>.

McSame wants to skip the debate. He can't focus on more than one thing at a time. He's old, frustrated, confused, don't know what to do, what's happening, and should not be running for pres. His vp has no knowledge or information about the country, the average person knows more about the condition of our country than she does. This pair is noticeably & obviously a phony ticket.They are an extension of Bush, failed policies & more of the same. No McCain, No Palin, No Way, No How.

Fugees...

Ready or Not, Here come you cant HIDE.. Gonna find you.. and TAKE it slowlll

Ready or Not,

PLEASE take a direct flight to one of your seven homes and STAY THERE!

You can wax one of your 13 cars.

Please take Sarah & Cindy with you & LEAVE this country alone!!

Who cares at this point if he shows up or not his grandstanding didn't work, on most intelligent Americans anyway. Obama and the rest of us have moved on. I'm sure who ever thought up the suspension plan is getting a lashing in Arlington. Tomorrow he will probably wake up refreshed and totally flip flop, or he will find another excuse. Maybe Bristol can start having contractions, then both he and the VP will have an excuse not to debate.

My understanding is that the cost for this debate is about 5 million... do we also consider this a loss.

hmmm...does not look good for you Sir. Whats the holdup? Need a rest before deciding?

he'll be there – he realizes that he can't control EVERYthing, and this debate will happen with OR without him... its in his best interest to be there. wonder how prepared he'll be? and how grumpy/angry?

obama/biden

Do it without him.. he has nothing to say that anybody wants to hear.. unless its more of –"the economy is basically sound"–he's an idiot , he doesn't even have a sound mind . Postponing it won't help him any . All he'll do is lie and evade the question

This is all smoke and mirrors. Senator McCain wants us to forget about the question marks surrounding his campaign manager and Gov. Palin's less than stellar interview with Katie Couric. McCain made sure he was at the Clinton Global Initiative function and he was interviewed by Katie Couric after he stiffed David Letterman telling Dave one hour before taping that he could not keep his committment because his country needed him. BULL-ONEY. I can't see this any other way than a poorly disguised political "slight of hand" and low brow photo-op. He won't debate because he can no longer sell his ticket's brand of bull-oney.

Agreed with Justin. Just drop out. Bush was bad, but he atleast had the guts to debate his opponent. McLiar is worse than Bush!

The Old Boys club has his back in trying to prevent him from being exposed on Friday night when he's already exposed himself all of last week.

Like McCain is afraid of debating Obama, who shied away from doing 10 town halls with him. McCain is doing what he has always done, his duty. He and Obama are United States Senators and have a job to do, fixing the largest financial crisis in recent memory. Sure they're in a presidential race, but I think they can afford to take time away from campaigning until Monday, to solve something of so great a magnitude. But I suppose that all the Obama supporters think that all good leaders sit on the sideline and talk about what's wrong instead of actually doing something about it!!!!

I can't believe he is ducking out the debate ! !
He has no respect to this country.
American people deserve to hear the debate!!

Don't be scared McCain. With all your war mongering, why be afraid of a little debate. How many important meetings with other world leaders would you duck out of as president?

what a jerk.

So is McCain in his home in Arlington, or in Washington DC? Seems like it'd be cheaper (i.e., more fiscally responsible) to stay in a hotel in Washingtonthan all this flying back and forth.

Is obama actually going to vote on an issue, I didn't know he knew how to work on legislation, it happens so rarely. He'll probably just vote present, the man can't take a stand on anything.

NEWS FLASH:

BARRY OBAMA 'S MAJOR BLUNDER ABOUT "CALL ME IF YOU NEED ME" HAS ALREADY RESONATED IN 2 MAJOR INDEPENDENT TRACKING POLLS.....GALLOP POLL MACAIN GAINED 3 TO TIE...AND MCCAIN PULLED OUT AHEAD BY 2 IN ZOGBY..

IN A FEW DAYS THAT WILL TRICKE DOWN TO THE STAE POLLS...

WHY!!!!!! THE INDEPENDENTS NOW FAVOR MAC BY ALMOST 10%

THIS IS THE PROOF THAT MCCAIN IS A LEADER AND BARRY IS JUST ANOTHER LIBERAL RADICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

IT WILL BE OVER VERY SOON!!!!!!!!!!!

He is in 8th home of the 11 that he has and riding on his 4th car of 20 that he has...shameless...elitist...rich...out of synch with main street...that's John McCain and he approves that message!!!

Is that house number 7?

Did he drive car number 13 to the capitol?

He's no broker of this deal – he's full of if. John McSame cannot be trusted – period.

So he's at home at 5, but can't make a debate in Miss. debate tomorrow in the evening? Really? And he wants to be president?

WHAT IF THERE IS NO DEAL AT ALL,WILL MCAIN ABANDON HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ???????

I hope the debate happens. I'm sure John actually is worried about the economy like we all are – but it seems fishy to put off the debate. Could it be that he knows the less time voters have to evaluate his performance in the debate, the better chance he has to pull off the upset? Can't put it off forever.

this man is SO bordering on dementia he couldnt make a rational decision if he wanted to!
he is so greedy for power he is willing to trade in his integrity (what little he has) and all his morals to try and get the momentum back
Well guess who has been behind the wheel McCain for 8 years
YOUR PARTY!!!!!
the American people have wizened up as to What Bush, Cheney Rove
YOU and the whole republican party are.... A pack of CROOKS!!!!
Obama-Biden

How can McCain debate when he doesn't understand the questions?
Remember, his wife won't be there to lean over his shoulder and whisper the answer.

Mccain either you attend the debate or you lose the election, you make the decision.

Thats somebody you can put your faith into.....Mr. Scared Bunny

If the taxpayer pays for the teleprompter, he'll attend.

Vote 3rd Party

Quick, Joe Lieberman! What should I do?

What is it with Lieberman following him around everywhere, anyway? CREEPY!

McCain seems to have gone from dancing queen to drama queen.

Eight is enough of the Rovian nonsense.

So John...did you take time to sit down and read the Bailout bill before you went into the meeting? As of this morning you admitted you hadn't. So if you didn't think it was important enough to read, what are you doing in Washington? Oh yea...trying to look like "YOU" were the reason something gets done. Next time, how about taking 15 minutes and read the bill. And people want this man to be president.

What is up with the blue shirt? Every man there is wearing the same blue shirt.

McBush is now against the wall for his stupid stunt. The people has to be blind to vote for this person. If this is the way plans to handle the nations' affairs we are screwed.

common mcsame what are scare of?

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.

It is absolutely DESPICABLE that a "war hero" such as McCain would chicken out on a debate. What a complete disappointment to the American people.

Bravo McCain for the political stunt. You deserve to lose.

If he's at home now, he can debate tomorrow night. The photo op has finished–did McCain achieve anything? What ramifications will McCain face if he does attend the debate?

Senator, please, don't let this country down. Debate and put an end to this nonsense.

There has been a lot of speculation that there is more to this story.

Is McCain in poor health and that's why he can't take part in the debates? The voters have a right to know.

McCain's trash. I can't stand this man! Country first my eye!

ONE NATION

How long it will take to go from Arlington to Oxford by plane? Anyway he doesn't need to do another booking and follow a specific schedule, he could skid off as soon as he want.

Taking the debate is just taking a break from his office in capitol hill...come on John, less than 2 hours breaks won't hurt anyone, by the way, you are not even been included in the meeting, so what are you trying to hide from, the question? or the answer?

McChicken the psuedo-patriot and hero of his own mind needs to grow a pair of McNuggets and join in the debates! Cowardly, small-minded, petty girly-man that he is.

McCain is NOT ducking. He has wanted to debate 10 times and Obama has said NO each time. If this was a terrorist attack you people would change your tune.

If McCain doesn't show up to the debates and Obama does, they should just do a 90 minute long interview/town hall with Obama. That way Obama will get the respect and exposure he deserves for staying the course and not folding under pressure.

Look at it this way: in any sport, if one team doesn't show up, the other team wins.

His real goal to to have it moved to next week so Palin can be cancelled. A no-show by McCain is a failure by him to face the people!!! He is needed as much as a new car or house for his wife!!!

what a brutal game he's playing. Anyone that falls for it is deserving of him as their president!

McSame has cause more problems then help...

I really hope people who are losing their homes and jobs are paying attention....

The plan would have helped the economy, and provide resouces for the root of the problem and NOT give CEO there millions in bonuses.

Then MCSAME FLEW IN LATE and screwed it up!

he's so indecisive. not a good trait for a president.

What an idiot!

McCain should just drop out.

HE IS NOT BROKERING A DEAL. THAT IS UTTER BULL SHOT! I CANNOT FOR ONE MOMENT THINK THAT THIS MAN BELIEVES THAT WE ARE FALLING FOR THIS CRAP. WHERE IS HIS MIND, HOW BIG IS HIS FLIPPIN EGO.

I HOPE THAT PEOPLE WILL REACH ACROSS THE LINES IN NOVEMBER AND VOTE FOR OBAMA/BIDEN, OTHERWISE ITS A THREE RING CIRUCS AND IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO MCCAIN..CAN YOU IMAGINE PALIN AND WHAT HAVOC SHE AND HER SHADOW PRESIDENT HUSBAND WOULD CAUSE.

He Can't multi-task. What a loser!!

Hey, why doesn't he use his blackberry to do one of them?

Why would we want a President that does not know how to mulitask? I was going to vote for Mccain but now that he's backing out on his promise i'm not sure anymore.