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More tricks from McCain Palin camp. Stop the gimmicks and come to Mississippi for the debate. OR are McCain advisors afraid of McCain appearing confused, dis-oriented, and sweating as he debates Obama. Rove is looking at the Kennedy-Nixon debate and KNOWING that his candidate is about to tank he is releasing every dirty trick in the playbook. HEY BUSH! Add 5 million dollars to your bailout package to payback OleMiss for McCain's no show.

"Once an adult, Twice a child." McCain is just an old man, who wants it his way.

No way!
No how!
No McCain

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

Americans need debate more than anything for their future president. McCain plays politics first before country. McCain do you care about country first when you chose unknown, inexperience Sarah Palin to be VP? McCain, do you care about country first and drives 13 cars, 9 houses and keep on saying that the fundemental of our economy is strong- says Granpa McCain.
I HAVE ALREADY CAST MY VOTE FOR OBAMA.

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

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

Obama is right...again!

The President of the United States needs to be the master of focus, principle and multi-tasking.

Appears as the days go by..McCain is losing on all three fronts.

The debates should go on

Maybe Sarah Palin can fill in for McCain since she claims to be "ready."

McCain is a brave hero. He's confronting the crisis directly, even at the possible expense of his presidential aspirations. Until pulled in by an invitation he couldn't refuse, Obama was ducking the heavy lifting. Some leadership???

I'm actually more frightened of McCain trying to influence the bailout proposals in Washington than I am of having him down in Mississippi where he can just stay out of the way.

Sort of like when Bush goes down to Crawford to clear brush on the ranch: at least he can't screw up as much when he's away.

More of the same from John McShame

John McLame says, “I don’t know much about the economy, I still need to be educated”

“It would be acceptable if we had to stay in Iraq for another 100 years.”

We need to “bomb, bomb, and bomb Iran”

“I have voted with Bush 90% of the time because he has been right 90% of the time”

Sarah Failin says,

“I have foreign policy experience because you can see Russia from Alaska and I went to Mexico on vacation once.”

“I welcome any investigation into my past because I have nothing to hide, oh never mind I will not meet with any investigators for any reason ever.”

She believes the Bush Doctrine is a “World View” hahaha

She says she said “No Thanks” for the Bridge to nowhere when she was actually the one who got it approved

She says we may have to go to war WITH RUSSIA

She decreased her own responsibilities when she was the mayor of a town small enough to be run by a fifth grader

YOU CAN”T HIDE FOREVER PALIN/ McShame!!!!!!!!!

There is absolutely "NO" input McCain can interject and be of any benefit to the ongoing bailout negotiations. Remember, McCain admitted to his lack of experience in the area of the economy. SO WHAT DOES HE PLAN TO DO? DEBATE FOOL.....

Some of the repub supporters are join at the hip with their repub leaders they have no clue as to get our country going in the right direction.Bush and Mccain help to get this country in the shape its in and you rerpub supporters are happy with mccain going back to washington to make a bigger mess,you all are as blind as a bat

I have lost all respect for McCain. What a joke.
Half a century of service is enough, hang it up McCain.

Can you imagine if the President of a large corporation decided to suspend all operations of the corporation in order to focus all his efforts with the financial department to make sure that a resolution to a major financial crisis is obtained?

And oh, by the way, the President has no economics expertise!

The real world requires smart leaders of large corporations to manage operations effectively AT THE SAME TIME THEY ARE DEALING WITH CRISES!

The world doesn't understand why there can't be a debate, but the world is not biased.....and can see through McCain's political theater!

The only debate Obama can win is one where the opponent is too busy working to show up.

LOL..No wonder Obama is pushing this so hard! What a joke.

btw, isn't Biden a senator...I can't really fathom what is more important right now than to be involved in this economic crisis....but it seems that doing stump speeches is for the Obama camp.

Why don't they just turn on a tape recorder, they haven't changed this speech in 18 months.

bibek, McCain is a brave hero. As a member of Congress, he's doing exactly what he should be doing (dealing directly with the gravest issue we've faced in quite a while), even if it is at the expense of his presidential asperations. Obama, until pulled in by an invitation he couldn't refuse, was seeking to duck the heavy lifting.

The candidates can talk to party leaders and try to help come up with an answer to this mess and then actually vote on the bill.

I see IWASP finally learned how to spell "intelligent"... oh wait... that was after someone showed her.

IWASP = I Want Another Slimeball Politician

Elect Obama, get your wish.

Wow. its so hysterical to watch NY Democrats finally sidle up so lovingly to the red state of Missisipi – Usually they call them homophobe red-necks. Hmm... I wonder why the change....

First McCain turns his back on the media by refusing to take questions and sheltering Sarah Palin from answering questions.. NOW he decides he is going to suspend the debate. McCain is insane and if you support this candidate all I can say is that birds of a feather sure do flock together.

You got it wrong McCain showed leadership he put Country First Obahma just wanted a statement but McCain wanted action time was at an essence...Boy how you guys try to get out of it.......your really sad

Interesting...Mcain(yet playing on empathy and sympathy and intelligence of America) is "Running scared " from Obama...possibly feeling Obama will chew him up and spit him out. Run Mcain..but you cant hide ! America wants to see you speak without you glancing/reading from your notes...now what do you do ?

GOOD!!!

And if McCain doesn't show up, I expect SARAH PALIN to debate JOE BIDEN. Don't waste people's already much spent time and money on this debate.

I'm looking forward to watching the debate tomorrow night.

McCain has gotten himself in quite a pickle.

Senator McCain,

Yes, the economic situation is important to America, but so is the freaking presidential election. It is the Senate Banking Committee's job to work on the bail-out. You're not on that committee. If you weren't on the campaign trail, you would play no part in negotiating the bail-out bill. That's what those committees do. After 26 years in the Senate, one would think that you'd have that all figured out. Perhaps not.

Guess what, though. You are, um, the Republican Party's nominee for president! It's your job to run for president! If you can do only one thing at a time, and that's clearly your limit, why not make that one thing running for president? I would guess every single person who has supported you and donated to your campaign would like it that way.

* * * * *

Republicans, you should be up in arms about this fool's decision to suspend his campaign and dodge the debate. Even Haley Barbour, former head of the Republican National Committee, wants the debate to go on! John McCain and his running mate have been ducking the press and avoiding discussing the issues far too long. They can't avoid the issues forever, and now this strategy is blowing up in their faces!

Republicans, the only responsible decision is to vote for Barack Obama. Only he has the temperament and integrity to hold this country's highest office. Haven't you had enough of being gamed by your party's leaders?

McCain hasn't cast a vote in the Senate since April, Obama since July. They may be the leaders of their party, but they are not the leaders in the Senate. Their showing up only causes one more distraction.

McCain not wanting to debate is just one more example of that boxing adage; "If you can't beat 'em with punches, dazzle them with your footwork." Nice ploy to try and get Sarah off her debate by switching the date to the VP date.

Could these two be anymore of a joke?

Senator McCain's dramatic action is not an act of leadership but a transparent political attempt at one-upmanship. If the reports are right, Senator Obama suggested a non-partisan action that seems to have been greeted by the McCain's maverick action. If McCain was really on top of the situation, his action should have taken place much earlier...he should have been there to be part of the solution rather than to steal the credit.

Oh please Molly get a life. Obama in debate school. What can McCain do or a matter of fact either one of them at this point. Their not on the Finance and Banking committees anyway. McCain is just stalling and he's not going to make a good President. He can go back to DC and show his face and then go on down to Ole Miss and do his thing. He doesn't want to show himself as the fraud that some of us know. I wonder about the people who actually voted him the nominee they didn't have a clue. So deal with it.

Yes, absolutely the debate should happen. We really need to hear these candidates talk about foreign policy as it is so intertwined with our current economic situation and and will be with our struggles in the future on many of the same issues.

THe issues aren't going away simply because we've elected a new President and Congress, but they could be handled very differently depending on the new President and Congress's policies.

Now more than ever before, we need to listen to what our candidates are saying to us and to each other. We need some REAL debate. We need it NOW.

Mississippi Gov. Porky Pig.......I mean, Haley Barbour declared today that the debate would go on as planned. We're waiting on a statement from Petunia, and will bring it to you as time allows......

Now sports..........

You know, Obama bashers, neither of these candidates can do anything in Washington today. They are not on the committees that are hashing this out. Bush called Obama in to save McCain's butt, but there is NOTHING they can do except spout off and then vote when there is finally a bill, which won't be until next week. McCain has not been in Washington to vote since APRIL; Obama's last vote was in July. Funny, too, how Bush and McCain are echoing OBAMA'S plan for changes in the bill. Obama calls McCain yesterday morning and they talk about a plan..McCain defers from a joint statement. Then he goes on TV 30 minutes later with all these ideas and talks about no debate, catching everyone off guard. Believe he's all about the people if you like, but he's first and foremost a politician, and right now he sees his big dream going down the drain with our money. That's the ony reason for his grandstanding yesterday-he knew Barack would put forth the plan, so he beat him to the punch. That's not leadership, that's Rovian politics at their best.
And about the bridge-I don't recall the Obama campaign saying anything about the bridge-it was the media and the bloggers who caught her lie. I suspect the vote was tied in with many other projects-so to say they "voted for the bridge" is a bit disingenuous, but then, everything McCain says is twisted.

Bok bok bok bok bok...McNUGGETS!

I agree with Elaine,
Elaine September 25th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Guys, maybe McCain in his heart of hearts does truly believe that by pushing the debate back until an agreement is reached is good for the country. He gambled on the American people agreeing with him, but as Obama stated, the POTUS should be able to deal with more than one thing at a time.

I believe McCain honestly thought he was making the right decision and it had nothing to do with giving Palin more time or he not being prepared to debate"

He should know better and should prove he is capable of handling a nation whilst working with other world leaders, finishing this war that has been going on for far too long, working on issues concerning the environment, and so on... down to spending time with his family.

I think (and I hope that others in my state will agree) that McCain's overly dramatic decision to "suspend his campaign" to play the hero in Washington is an insult to everyone who has worked to prepare for the debate. He is treating us as expendable, and that is wrong. Nonetheless, we will be extremely happy to host the next president of the United States Friday night.

Welcome, Obama! Mississippi will turn blue!

President Obama shows wisdom, temperment and judgement all the time. Bush and McCain 're begging TAX PAYERS to bail them out so that they can ruin the country more and more with their notorious cronies. A Vote for McCain is a vote for dumb CANDIDATE and AN BLEAK AMERICAN'S FUTURE.........

If John McCain can fix the economy by going back to Washington, he should be thrown in jail for a federal stick-up. He has not been in on the original meetings and I'm sure the one in charge are getting thing done. I f John goes to Washinhton, all taxpayer should go because it is OUR MONEY. If McCain was that concerned about the economy, he would have accomplished something over the past 26 years. It is amazing how someone has NOT done anything about the economy in 26 yaer can make a trip back to Washington and fix it. This only meand that McCain and thos other carless idiots are responsible for this mess.

Mississippi ..how in the world can you lean towards a guy who's afraid of a fight..way ta go maverick!!! He even called his buddy Bush to help him out of this pickle. Is that a president ? or simple a PAPER TIGER!!!!

These debates are not for Obama or McCain. It is for us, AMERICA. It is our patriotic duty to examine these 2 candidates as much as possible in order to do our job of voting.

So it shouldn't matter what EITHER of them want to do. It is up to the American people to decide whether they go on or not. And from what I see and hear, the American people want the debate.

So I wish both of them would be true patriots and give us what we need in order to make our decisions.

I'm still an undecided voter, and I NEED this debate, and all the others, in order to fully make up my mind. The American people need to see these candidates together and hear their differences.

and i hought McCain was a brave hero.....

michael in MO,
You should try telling the TRUTH, you will still get a PAY check from Alaska.

Michael the TRUTHHHHHHHHH
McCain = RUNNING from DEBATE, Pretending that he cares for us this week, but last week said NOTHING about suspending his campaign to GO to Washington, want to AGAIN STOP Palin to be questioned and observe by the AMERICAN VOTERS, DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA....
Obama = Thinking of the American VOTERS, making sure he is there for the DEBATE (this State has spend thousand of dollars to prepare for this Debate for MONTHS, Can multitask on MORE then ONE issues, CARES FOR ALL PEOPLE !!!!

Obama = Ready to LEAD our COUNTRY!

McCain or "McLAME" as my children are even calling him made a brilliant move in that he isn't paying as much for advertising now since he "suspended" his campaign. Fact is I saw an ad not less than an hour ago on my local station in TN. He is getting more media coverage for suspending his campaign and going back to Washington to help with the economic crisis or at least saying he is. I for one cannot trust a man who lies to Letterman to get out of a scheduled appearance and makes it appear as though he is doing what is best for our country when most of Congress is fighting for the same things he and Obama are asking for in the economic bill. Yes both need to go and vote but for him to act like he is doing this for our country is obsurd. He is losing ground and this is just another diversion tactic to take eyes off of Obama. Obama is the one who is a true leader! He can multi-task the way a president should. IF McCain were to win the election would he be able to tell some terrorist group "Could you wait to attack us, we need to work on this crisis first?" NO! This is what I believe it all boils down to – Obama can handle more than one problem at once and McCain has to say lets postpone this – that is just not how life works!

What's new. It's all wag the dog with McCain. First he wants to cancel the Republican convention due to a hurricane. Now he wants to cancel the debate due to the stock market. Next he'll want to cancel the election due to traffic congestion on our nation's highways.

Something tells me McCain will show up, it is just a ploy to disturb Obama by keep him guessing wether McCain will come or not.

McCain knows if he makes a no-show, he might lose this state as a retaliation.

MAMA FOR OBAMA,

THE PROBLEM IS OBAMA SHOULD NOT EVEN BE IN THIS ELECTION. IF IT WASN'T FOR THE YOUNG UNEXPERIENCED VOTERS AND THE MEDIA HILLARY WOULD BE THE DEMS CHOICE.

SO WAKE UP!!!!!!!!

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

We NEED a debate NOW!

Who made John McCain in charge of the debates in the first place? If he doesn't want to debate, then he needs to withdraw. Who do these people think they are? They've intimidated everyone they've come into contact with to get their way, especially the media, and frankly, I'm sick of it!

Bush and Gore debated right after the U.S. Cole bombing in 2000...

For some old war hero, McCain sure is a scaredy cat.

First it was town hall meeting and if he doesn't get his way he spreads lies about obama and cries when factchecks all prove him wrong, him AND palin, next if he doesn't get his way on this bailout he refuses to debate, unBELIEVABLE....what a sham...he thinks American's are that dumb that they will buy into this....what an insult.

Wow, what about the money the University of Mississippi put into holding the debate? That would be a shame for McCain to squander it. The country needs to hear this debate, needs a leader that can tackle more than one issue at once. I hate to say it, but it really does feel like some cheap trick to avoid debating Obama.

It sounds like McCain wants to be John Wayne McCain–ride in to Washington on a white horse, and save the economy. The man is delusional. He hasn't been in the senate for a vote since April, isn't on any of the committees working on the bailout plan, and hasn't been privy to any of the negotiations taking place in congress. Last week, he was against a bailout of any kind and now he wants to be the hero that pushes the plan through congress. Please....

I think that the his real motive is become clearer. He would like to postpone the presidential debate for a week and move the vice-presidential debate to a later time in order to give little Sarah more time to prep. Nice try John but it's not going to work.

Enough said - the reach potential deal already - so Debate is On.

Meet in you in the playground (McCain) at a quarter to four.

If Mccain does not show up for the debate that means he dropped out of the Presidental election.

While McCain was busy grandstanding on his way to the Hill, the Reps and Dems have come to an agreement on the bailout. All this McCain drama was for no purpose. Wake up, folks, this unstable man cannot run this nation.

Wait a minute – isn't Barbour a Republican? It doesn't sound like he's on-board with McCain's campaign.

The reason Mccain doesnt want to debate is that the Mccain camp hasnt got the set of questions ready for them to ask, and Mccain hasnt got the answers in his head yet. The Mccain camp is to busy running the governers office in alaska. If you dont believe this Just go to anchorage daily news and you can read all about it. I still think the debate should go on with or without Mccain.

If McCain is running from the debate that is suppose to be his strong suite, then Barack has nothing to worry about. In addition, President Bush is implementing Obama's troop withdrawl plan. Now that Pakistan is proving to be more and more of a threat, yet again, Obama is right.

REPUBLICANS WHO ARE VOTING FOR OBAMA FOR OBVIOUS REASONS...YOU KNOW HE'S ACTUALLY QUALIFIED. OHHHHH

Thank You!!! If McLame is a No-Show, Sen Obama can lay out his economic plan anyway- then there will be no distractions.

So now a bailout agreement has been reached McCain can return from Washington just in time for the debate!!!!! I've got my popcorn ready!!!!! I can't wait for round one...ding!!!

This is the time when we NEED to see a debate, not postpone it! We need to hear their plans. It's obvious McCaine is just not ready, not because of the proposed bailout, but because being on Bush's coat tails is still hurting him. Go on with the debate!

I'm not electing a "one-task" president. If you can't handle ALL of the important decisions as President, then withdraw your name now.

They've almost signed the agreement and mccain isn't even in washington yet. hahahaha. He is playing you republicans and your still blindly defending his madness. Do you really want someone this erratic in the White House?

Barak Obama = Me first, country last

Fantastic, at least one candidate can walk and chew gum at the
same time.
This is such a bunch of BS.
McCains getting his butt kiked and look like he's ready for the
funeral home.
He's terrified.
As for re-scheduling Palins debate, cancel it, she's a coward and
needs to go home and be a mother because she sure aint no
politition.

Well it's nice that McCain is going to the senate for the first time in 6 months. Maybe he can get around to reading the 3-page bailout legislation which he has not yet read.

Meanwhile, Obama will be there and that's who people are interested in.

If this is not another ploy by McCain to avoid the issues then he needs to do one of two things ...

1. Show up for the debate. OR

2. If #1 becomes impossible for reasons other than McCain's ... trade debate dates with the VP candidates. Let Palin & Biden debate tomorrow.

There is only one reason McCain wanted to cancel the debate
and that is he has no answers for the American people.

Can you imagine if we all now stop going to work, taking our kids to school, and put a stop in our lives, why McCain/Palin are doing this when the entire country is keeping up with all tasks as citizens.
We are a country of people doing many things at a times to move forward our family and our country.
This is no the example for the next generation, our future president needs to be ready to deal with many crisis at a time.

Debates can go on!! While McCain grandstands in DC. Sarah Palin can step up and debate in his place. Showcase her readiness to be president!!!

have Palin take McCain's place at the debate. I'm sure the GOP would feel she can handle Obama?????

no show, no go! He cannot handle to things at once but yet he thinks he can run our already BROKE DOWN COUNTRY! Scary thought, do everybody a favor bow out gracefully McCain.

Mississippi for Obama!

McCain must think we all just got of a cave. We know what he is trying to do. He may not be prepared to debate Obama, but his real issue is Palin is not ready to debate Biden next week. They have been having her locked in a box because they don't want to let the American people know what's in the box. Its like hiding ugly furniture – just keep the door close.

I don't think we need McCain at the debate. We already know how little he knows about what's going on with the economic crisis. He's smart not to show up. Obama will wipe the floor with him. Smack em with the Keating 5 scandal McCain was involved in.

Gov. Haley Barbour should stand in for McCain.
This is the funniest election that I have ever witnessed.
I cannot believe that any sane American would vote for
McCain/ Palin. Bill Clinton should be ashame of his
comments.

IF MCCAIN DOESN'T SHOW, HE NEEDS TO SEND HIS V.P., AFTER ALL THAT IS HER JOB TO COVER THE PRESIDENT'S ABSENCE.

IF MCCAINN AND PALIN DO NEITHER, THEN THEY NEED TO FORFEIT THEIR ENTIRE CAMPAIGN, BECUASE THEY OFFER NO CONFIDENCE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

I'm from Mississippi and I live about 30 minutes from Oxford. Trust me, this is a big deal to us down here. It's an even bigger deal that McSame is trying to postpone it. Everything I've seen is that this state is leaning for McCain...we'll see.

Something is wrong with McCain. Either he's lost the will to run an election campaign or is no longer healthy enough to do so. When was the last time we heard anything about the Straight Talk Express? The vigor that McCain demonstrated taking his views to the people about reforming Washington has evaporated in the summer heat.

Palin has introduced more problems to his campaign than solutions, it seems. She's like a kleptomanical 15-year-old who needs round the clock supervision.

The debates should move forward and on November 3, the country can begin to move forward under Obama.

Thank you, Gov. Barbour. America should not back down from its proud democratic traditions during a time of crisis. Debating the issues is the PROPER THING TO DO!

Obama/Biden '08!!!

McCain drives to the basket and fakes a 'suspension of the campaign'. Obama checks McCain with a 'Watch me do two things at once.' McCain gets the ref to call a time out at the White House. Obama and McCain drive to the 'debate', who shows up? Stay tuned America, the drama continues here at Anything But The Real Issues media.

i have told you all along this man is to old to be elected president, the cutoff age should be 65, he can't fanthom what is going onGod Bless America the eagle is crying again

Im still confused as to why people believe that what Mccain is doing is somehow putting country first. Here's the bottom line. He is not on any of the committees responsible for this legislation. All he needs to do is clearly state that unless his measures are in the bill he will not support it. Simple, case closed.
Problem....he wants to vote yes if the measures are there, however, his Republican drones do not. He must therefore go to Washington to plead his case to them. So much for taking on his Party. Just state your position in a statement as Obama and the House Majority Leader suggested so that everyone knows where you stand, but for some reason he can't.

Sadly, the main reason that some won't vote for Obama is because they are white, uneducated, and dumb. How do you think these people will be able to look their kids in the face, after they get home from a long day at their job at Wal-Mart, if a black dude is president and they work at Wal-Mart? It's the sad truth, alot of people won't vote for Obama because he is way smarter then they are.

It is a trick to throw Obama off balance. But it is not going to work this time. You can run but you can not hide.

The debate will have to go on as scheduled regardless.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

I say we have the debate WITHOUT McCain... really!! Nobody's going to miss him rehashing over and over again about "Noun-Verb-POW"!!!

Palin doesn't do interviews with or answer questions from the press and NOBODY is coming down hard on her for it... why shouldn't McCain do it too? We'll call it the new McCain 'Cone-of-Silence' strategy!! How DARE the media and American Public want to question a Presidential Candidate!! That's TREASON!!!

WAKE UP, AMERICA!!! VOTE SMART.... NOT SENILE!!!

Oh, and nice try trying to make Obama look like your junior partner, Mister McSame! Ain't happenin'!

It's obvious this is a ploy to delay the VP debate to give Sarah Palin more much-needed time to prepare. McCain's mock nobility and 'country first' LIE that he's telling is frankly insulting. Of course what do you expect from a man who trots out his former-POW status as an excuse whenever he can't find an answer to a question. He left the path of integrity long ago.

It's ludicrous to believe that this bailout can't be negotiated without McCain's input. He and his republican cronies calling for DEREGULATION for the last 20 years is the root cause of the problem! Now he's all for regulation, right? What a crock!

McCain, Bush and Paulson have all stated categorically within the last six months that the economy is strong and we had nothing to worry about. So clearly they have zero insight into the problem anyway.

Debate Friday or concede the election, McCain.

McCain, are you ready to lead or do you need a nap first?

If McCain had a VP candidate capable of stepping in for him, he wouldn't need to suspend his campaign whilst he goes to Washington. If that was the case he also he wouldn't need to use this economic crisis as a feeble excuse to try and get the VP debate deferred (or canceled!)

INTERESTING!

MCCAIN=FEAR-MONGER

SEN. OBAMA= STATESMAN

McCain's show yesterday came ONLY after Sen. Obama called him the MORNING! Prior to that McCain has NOT talked about the disaster facing our Nation.

COUNTRY FIRST..........REALLY? LOOKS LIKE MCCAIN FIRST!

@OSU Stan

"I hope Sarah shows up and pummels Obama so people will see what an idiot (columbia university gpa of 2.0)Obama is."

First of all, don't make stuff up as a gpa of 2.0 will not get a person to Harvard Law.

Secondly, Sarah Palin can show up but can she speak?

The same "dear in the headlights" kind of idocy that got Bush elected is demonstrated by David letteremans displeasure with John McCain canceling his apperance on the Tonight Show. I would like to enlighten Dave that entertainment comes pretty low on the food chain when it comes to circumstances like this. No body had to ask McCain to go back to Washington or remind him of what he was elected to do in the first place. I can understand why somebody had to enlighten this sophmore senator where the decisions are made in this country. Is this the kind of intuitivenesswe want running this country? We can't survive a nother arrogant zealot as president... green,orange, blue or otherwise!

JOHN MCCAIN NEEDS TO "MAN UP" WITHOUT HAVING A TEMPER OUTBURST.

The State of Mississippi should sue Senator McCain for not showing up. He can afford it. Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the union. They can't afford to shell out 5M for nothing. Not to mention the thousands upon thousands of dollars the merchants and hotels will loose if the debate is cancelled.

So let me get this straight, the State of Mississippi isn't part of the economic crisis?. It would serve him right if the people there decided not to vote for him at all...

BLUE MISSISSIPPI DAILY POLLS=4NOV 08

Mchicken.

GO OBA, GO OBA, I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY, GOD BLESS, AND GOD AMERICA, WE NEED THE BLESSING.

McCain is a liar!!!
If anyone is about self first it's McCain!!
Every McCain supporter on this board knows darn well this is a political STUNT!!!
So, stop lying to yourself!!! LOL

I agree – let the debates move forward as originally scheduled

McCain can find the time to cook ribs for Rachel Ray during the economic crisis but he can't find time for a Presidential debate!!!

Maybe McCain is trying to give Obama more time to bone-up on Foreign Policy. Shaking leaders hands does not foreign policy make. Same goes for Palin.

The world is also anxious to see this debate.

And the world can see through McCain's political theater.

Let's see.....

The fundamentals of the economy are strong!

Then less than two weeks later......

I am suspending my campaign because the economy is in crisis!!

Go debate.......Palin can continue to hid from the media....she does have her worries in trooper-gate right now......and she does have to keep all those countries that she can see from her back door in her "view"....or maybe she needs a stress release...and a hunting trip is in the works......all critters run for your life............
anyway......mcself wion't let her talk.....now that is control....not good ...but still control......wow.
mcpain..........well, after 26 years and not helping,oh wait...tha's right he said everything was o.k......guess his best buddy..bush...suddenly woke up to the mess....he created and it hit him..before he ran out of "dodge" ......darn it all....he all most made it to.....2 months before the election......oh well......best laid plans,and all.........

Biden's gaffs....previous brain aneurysms.

Good New "Let the debate began"
McCain is not multi-tasked. When you get that old, you're doing good to do 1 thing at a time.

Country first "that is a lie" If it were true, McCain would have never picked Palin. A very stuip move.

What are the odds of Bristol Palin having a "miscarriage" two days before the scheduled VP debate, thereby giving Sarah an excuse not to show up because she needs be in Alaska to "comfort" her daughter instead?

Obama is already acting like a punk, a gangbanger, a mugger. Obama is for rabble.

This is a good example of Obama putting HIMSELF before the country that he is hoping to run someday. Obama is one big walking ego!

McCain, you take all the time you need to help with our economic crush. The debate can wait, but these serious issues can not.

If McSame cuts and runs and is a "no-show", they should just put a picture of his face of a Pinocchio doll and stick it in a chair. The effect will be the same...

I agree, a president should be able to multi-task. The debate should still go on. Bring it on John McCain. Stop ducking and dodging the American people. We want to hear what you have to say now! The straight talk express has turned into the NO talk express.

Everybody BUT McLame thinks that continuing with the debate is necessary. John, you can't hide the mountain of idiocy that you've built...

What's the problem? If McCentury doesn't show up, Obama can just debate his empty chair.

If McC does show up, same thing.

For all his vaunted experience, McCentury has all the sang-froid of a nervous schoolgirl. It's no wonder it took him so long to make it this far.

Obama doesnt need to be in Washington he would more than likely just vote present.

John McCain has skipped more votes during this session than any member of the Senate except for Tim Johnson, who had major brain surgery. He has cast a single vote in five months, since April 9. All of a sudden, McCain is demanding that the presidential race shut down so he can return to Washington?

Why doesn't he send Sarah in his place....

I miss Bill!

I think CNN should check out the German from Alexander !!?????!!!@@

McCain has missed every vote for months. Even Orrin Hatch said he hasn't seen McCain in DC for months. McCain is not on the committee so what the heck does he have to go to DC for? A photo op? Plummeting poll numbers (I can only imagine what his internals are saying)? A floundering VP who was not vetted and not progressing with the My Fair Lady transformation? Just throw in the towel McCain. It's over.

Right now, more than ever we need to know each candidate's solution to this latest crisis. Whether you're for Obama or McCain you need to know how each candidate's solution will affect you and your family. For the past few weeks we've said enough of negative ads, we want you to talk about the issues. Well that time has finally arrived. So please let's have that conversation.

MCBUSH not debating is "cut and run".

What mcCain doesn't seem to understand is that the debate is not about the candidiates future but about the country's future. What gives him the right to decide what the people should hear and when they should hear it?

Go Barbour! Ole Miss has put too much money into this debate and beside McCain is not only disappointing the American Public – he is disappointing the STUDENTS at the University. No way, no how, NO MCCAIN.

Sandra Ohio???

Are you stupid enough to believe that Sarah Palin is qualified to be VP, let along President should something happen to McCain.

Oh nevermind yes you do, you are a Republican after all and think Barbie Dolls are world leaders..

McCain is not on ANY committe that has oversite into this economic situation, he is doing Photo Ops and meeting with Bush to discuss why his Campaign is going down the drain.

What will he be doing besides canceling debates and suspending his campaign in order to give Barbie Doll number 2 time to rehearse her lines. Barbie Doll number 1 is the bleach blond on his Arm.

Nice chatting with ya.

Hey, mcCain, No more hiding by chanting "country first." Remove your mask please.

Again he lied. He did not even go to Washington. But again, he was not wanted anyways.

I mean seriously, McCain thinks he can delay the campaign proceedings as though he single-handedly has the solution to the economic crisis.. yeah, he's so desperately needed in DC and he'll just swoop in and save the day. I bet you he doesn't know what to do. What's next John? Postpone our election??

THE SHOW WILL GO ON EVEN WITHOUT MCCAIN AND OBAMA WILL WIN. MCCAIN WILL SHOW UP HE JUST WANTS ATTENTION. LIKE A VERY OLD OLD OLD CHILD.

OBAMA...........08

"But considering that Obama and McCain are senators, Republican strategist Bay Buchanan said both candidates should focus on the bailout plan because it's their job."

Well, tell Bay that sometimes, just sometimes, when the American people are upset, you don't wanna get involve. And TRUST ME, I'm pretty certain some Reps from states are having his back BUT you know as well as I know that they are smart, not stupid...as for Independents, well, you know how they do, LOL!! Dems...let's just say they are saying the right things so far...

Hey, I'm expecting this debate!! I'm doing some business over here real quick and I'm expecting this to go on tomorrow...

See you tomorrow guys!

I don't think McCain is afraid of Obama. I think this is to set a precedent so NEXT week's debacle with Sarah Palin can be "delayed" (read, canceled) too. Republicans are blind if they think America hasn't noticed that we know little more about the woman he feels is "ready to lead" than we did three weeks ago, except that the lies we saw that first night have continued in spite of factchecks, and that she still seems to be unable or unwilling to answer even a simple question that hasn't been scripted. I realize that they duped the country into allowing Bush to ruin this country for 8 years (has anyone ever done so much damage so fast, and completely turned a surplus, growing economy into a deficit-ridden, three wars with no tax support, mess?) but I don't think that they can pull it off again. Even were they to stage some sort of attack, I doubt that America would feel safer under McCain and Palin, who are more liable to hit the "nucular" button than reason things out calmly. The Republicans should throw in the towel, and let the Democrats, once again, try to dig us out of the Republican hole, and come back without Palin in 8 years.

Maybe during the debate, Obama can explain why we HAVE TO PAY FOR HIS CAMPAIGN.

WHY is Obama, Biden, Hill and Bill in the TOP 5 receivers of millions of funds in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Then they all supported BAILING THESE investment Contributors OUT? Does anyone else see a huge conflict of interest that CNN is ignoring?

Check it out on Fact Check if you don't believe it!!

McCain has a history of cancelling committments. He LIED to Letterman and cancelled coming on the show saying that he needed to hurry and get back to Washington due to the financial crisis. All fine and good, but after cancelling on Letterman he was seen doing interview with Katie Courik and then on the Rachel Ray show and then will speak at Global Initiative today for Clinton. Talk about irrational and unpresidential. He just wants to cancel right and left. Is that what we want???? Mr. Flip-Flop on the issues and can't keep promises or committments? Can we trust him to keep any promise? NO AND NO AGAIN!!!! SAY, "THANKS, BUT NO THANKS. TO JOHN MCCAIN!!!!"

McCain would rather lose an election than lose a war. McCain would rather lose an election than win an election. What is he so afraid of? Why does he play politics with a matter so important? Why did he pick a VP but shelter her from who she is?

He has shown complete and utter lack of judgement and I am now voting for Obama/Biden.

No Way, No How, No McCain.

McCain wants to cancel the VP debate and this was a stunt to try to do it. They know darn well Palin is WAY out of her league. Palin was another political stunt just like this latest one where McCain is trying once again to fool the American people. So far it appears he has been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

Thank You Gov. Haley Barbour

THROW ALL THE CRIMINALS AND THEIR ENABLERS OUT OF POWER INTO PRISON!!!!!

SEND TO WASHINGTON NEW REPS WHO REPRESENT PEOPLE'S INTEREST!

i bet McCain is going to try to hold up the Bailout to bide time...

Something very peculiar is happening with McCain. The Huffington Post is reporting that his makeup job is costing $5,000. Has the cancer returned to the left side of his face? Is it affecting his eye control and pulling the flesh into distortions? Maybe he should be forced to debate without the makeup.

So after complaining that Obama won't debate him and that Palin is completely ready, McCain wants to 'postpone' the debates indefinitely? Baloney. He can't stand up in front of the American people and tell them what he will do because he doesn't know what to do. And any 'postponement' of the VP debate will become permanent because Palin is a joke and he knows it. He puts her in front of the world and he will lose the election for sure,

McCain has never added value to economic discussions in the past so, to have him a part of this process scares me to death. It's amazing that Bush/McCain are all over this issue now. Does "better late than never" count?? Bush gets 10 minutes in prime time to tell us that this is a dire situation???? Duh.....we already knew that and, if having him say that he's calling for immediate action is supposed to make him look like a formidable leader and put us at ease, it isn't working! McCain/Palin are a part of the same mechanism. Neither is prepared to give open and HONEST answers about anything. Obama should go on with the debate. At least, America will know where he's coming from.

The debate should go on...

700 billion dollar give away ASAP no questions , no conditions etc.,
how can any citizen trust this current administration....

D.Claire

MCCAIN THE MANIPULATOR.........his numbers are DOWN...so he's running SCARED!!! And I wouldn't be surprised if BUSH was in on it !!

McCain makes no sense. If he REALLY wanted to get this resolved why did he wait until now to say he needed to run back to Washington to do his job? Why didn't he go on Monday? And why is he trying to cancel Sarah Palin's debate? I know why he saw her interview with Katie Curic.
America wake up and stop using these blogs to show your ignorance.

I say let Biden and Palin debate on Friday … THIS FRIDAY!

Palins remarks are not incoherant Tony, you've just been programmed to only understand ObamaBOT language.

It's ok. I hear McCain is working on an elixer that will deprogram the virus that has affected your brain.

PLEASE SARAH PALIN DEBATE OBAMA AND WIPE THE SMIRKS OFF HIS FOLLOWERS!

McCain/Palin 08

I agree @ Sophia in NYC, "McCain should remove his name from the ballot. It's the only Amercian thing to do."

Obama in '08!

This is just another John McCain’s transparent ploy to stall the "rising" Obama campaign. Neither he nor Obama are the prime movers in the Senate on the issue of a bailout. Their job is to fight for the presidency, and it’s one that Obama is winning right now. But then again, what a debate to be able to ask and answer your opponent's questions.

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.

McCain knows he put ordinary Americans into this problem, by supporting de-regulation.
Now, he is trying to hide.

"Welcome to the Obama Show" and "Molly," if you can use the internet to post here, please read the news and get a clue. We're not looking for someone we'd like to have a beer with, anymore. This is serious.

If McCain does not show up, he should reimburse the $5 million. We know he has it, or he can ask Cindy.

JUST LEAVE MY NAME OUT OF IT!!

I'LL BE IN THE LOBB- ER, WAITING ROOM!

McCain is going to look really silly if he's AWOL for the debate!

It is a trick so Palin does not have to debate Biden

Omaba. I have a mesage for you: Verpiss dich!!! Leck mich am Arsch!!!
Verarsch mich bloss nicht!! Hol dich der teufel!!!

The debate must go on with or without McCain. McCain needs to know that he is not the overseer of this campaign. He do not call the shots.

Guys, maybe McCain in his heart of hearts does truly believe that by pushing the debate back until an agreement is reached is good for the country. He gambled on the American people agreeing with him, but as Obama stated, the POTUS should be able to deal with more than one thing at a time.

I believe McCain honestly thought he was making the right decision and it had nothing to do with giving Palin more time or he not being prepared to debate.

I think with the experience McCain has it would be absurd to think he is trying to dodge something. I think as American voters we have an obligation as well, and that is allow the canadates to meet in Washington and stop being overly concern with the debate and face the real issues of this country. Debates can always come later. I think McCain has demonstrated some strong leadership. CNN is biased and will not post this.

The debate should go on. It just proves McSame is not up the the job of Pres. McSame can not handle more than one task at a time. McSame not a multi-task person. Why can't McSame call on his VP ?
His VP is a joke. She(palin) doesn't know as much as the average man/women on the street. McSame/Palin doesn't know what they are talking about. No McSame, No palin, No Way, No How.

Good. Presidential debates have happened throughout history regardless of what crisis is currently plaguing the nation.

This is another attempt by McCain to get himself written into the history books for the wrong reasons.

What makes McCain believe that his input on the economy is needed, when he knows nothing about the economy, and he's not the president?

McCain is running scared.

I really don't get what all the fuss is about. McCain is not on the Banking Committee so he cannot help do anything about the plan except give his opinion. Why is it that everyone is saying he is doing his job? He hasn't even voted in the Senate most of this year. Someone do some fact checking and find out when he last voted was. Besides, both candidates have campaign planes and the debate is at 9:00 PM so they could leave DC at 6:00 and still have plenty of time to make it.

COUNTRY FIRST MY BIG LEFT TOE!

THIS IS AN EFFORT TO DO AWAY WITH THE VP DEBATE!

DID YA'LL HEAR WHAT PALIN TOLD COURIC YESTERDAY?????

ABSURD!!!!!!

The repubs are going down. They can run but they can not hide from their failed policies.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

McCain is a coward and not prepared. Let the debate go on without him.
Obama= transparency and truth in government
McCain= lies and propaganda
Or let Biden/Palin debate. I am sure Sarah is ready. NOT!

McCain wants Obama to have a townhall meeting not a presidential debate or he will try to debate Obama via satellite. AMERICA DON'T LET IT HAPPEN. DON'T LET MCCAIN DUCK, HIDE AND LIE. WE'VE HAD 7 PLUS YEARS OF THIS. MCCAIN SAID THE ECONOMY WAS FINE ATLEAST 3 TIMES AND ONLY 2 WEEKS AGO HE SAID THE SAME THING AND IN ONE DAY HE FINDS OUT IT'S NOT AND HE'S GOING TO CANCEL EVERYTHING TO GO TO WASHINGTON. AMERICA WE DESERVE BETTER, NO MORE LIES MCCAIN. YOU DEBATE OBAMA ON STAGE IN MISSISSIPPI OR DROP OUT OF THE RACE.

It will be Obama's night.

Obama/Biden the real leaders who can handle more than one thing at a time.

Obama supporters and the media is pushing this debate so bad because McCain might not be there.

What a joke. A debate while the other candidate is working in D.C. WHAT A JOKE against Obama. He's going to look like a complete idiot standing up there by himself while McCain is working on the economic plan.

Are you people really this stupid? Really?

Push this one back until the scheduled VP debate and push the VP debate back to an "unscheduled" time?

Hmm....anyone think McCain is trying to buy some time to prep more for his debate and to try to pump his running mate with some sort of world knowledge?

I can't believe McCain is trying to buy time by delaying the debate. What next? Move the election to Christmas Eve? MS is still recovering from Katrina and put in a might effort to shine for the rest of America for this debate. Have some dignity McCain. We don't have 8 homes and numerous automobiles, but we do deserve to hear you answer our questions. Stop hiding behind your scripted press conferences and ads. Show some respect for your fellow Americans. We want answers. We want the debate on Friday!

the debate needs to go on we have a right to know which one of the candidates has a plan and what they would like to see in the final bill
how knowlegable are they when it comes to the economy
which one can give us a clear direction and which one will answer the questions that are asked instead of putting there own spin on the question

yes i agree and mccain should go back and debate

I'll be in Mississipi. If I listen to Obama alone, that'll be even better. I enjoy listening to smart people.

Mississippi – Go Blue then McCain will be there.

Mc what is it going to be next time- Palin has a headache?

I do agree that Bob Barr should be allowed to debate...whether or not McBush shows up. I would hope that anyone who doesn't support Obama does support Bob Barr.

I am sure both candidates can discuss this topic during the debates. Seems like more stall tactics from the McCain side since neither he or his VP pick are ready to debate the real issues affecting the US. They would rather sit back, hide from the press, and continue their negative campaign attacks that hold no truths.

By the way, Pakistani President thought Palin was hot. That just goes to show how seriously she will be taken when she has to deal with the real leaders of foreign countries. Maybe Putin will go easy on her as well, if he finds her attractive.

– Obama/Biden 2008
Hillary 2012

McCain should suspend his campaign permanently. Lets see after he 'suspended' his campaign he cancelled Letterman and appeared on CBS News, his slime ads are still running, he spoke at the Clinton forum, his surrogates are still appearing on cable news shows. He has even lied about suspending his campaign! Another pathetic gimmick from someone that panics at the drop of a hat. This gentleman is not fit to be the leader of a boy scout group. Someone needs to take a long hard look at his health he is running around like a demented old man.

McCain has not voted on 1 piece of legislation since April. My guess is Obama hasn't either. The fact is that John McCain is grandstanding while Obama is trying to unite this country. Again we have a divider not a uniter in John McCain being another George Bush. Our country is in a mess and we need an intelligent response to it.
OBAMA 08

McCains eye is beginning to twitch like Drefus from The Pink Panther.

I think he has a problem, and is trying to hide it.

He's seemed slower and a bit more daft as of late, I fear for his health, and the health of our country if Palin were to ever become POTUS.

Debates must go on, we need to see if he is still fit to serve.

Obama – Biden 08

The debate should go on. McCain just wants voters to see him as the night in rusty armor who plans to save the day.
For those who say we need a leader like McCain we already have one, BUSH.
Mississippi it is time to come to the blue side.

This is the most important event to hear the candidates talk without the usual answers we've heard thus far.

The debates must go on. It's sad that to read that some posters haven't seen right through this political gimmick. McCain is once again a liar. I have seen his ad twice today and Sarah Palin was campaigning this morning. If Senator McCain was needed in Washington, he would have been there last weekend. He stayed in NY and didn't rush to Washington. He's pathetic and has lost my respect.

what in gods name can mccain do in washington other then help the republicans put a bullet to congresses head well mississippi i think you should go blue this year at least senator obama has taken into consideration of all the money your state has spent and all of the work it has took Senator Mccain doesnt care!

@WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW

I THINK YOU ARE JEALOUS............THAT OBAMA AND MOST OF AMERICA ARE SMARTER THAN YOU.......IMAGINE THAT!!!

MCCAIN VOTERS = IDIOTS

OBAMA 08

I think the reality is neither of the candidates want to spend a lot of time in this crappy state. Aside from the river for which the state is named–everything else pretty much sucks.

I've been there–I can see why McCain and Obama plus the VP's would want to stay away.

How come this was selected as one of the very few sites of Presidential and Vice Presidential debates anyway? How much did that cost?

Very simply McCain must debate.

McDrama is such an egomaniac. If he's a no-show Ole Miss should have an economic symposium with econ profs and local experts with Sen. Obama. As the bill is IN COMMITTEE and <McDrama is not on the committee, he's just posturing. Bill isn't even ready for the floor debate yet.
He's only needed for his vote.

»McCain/Palin 08,of course.The Americans are NOT dumb. McCain& Palin will be the WINNERS,of course.

MCCAN HAS NOTHING TO OFFER.......................................STOP

SCARED MONEY DOSEN'T WIN MONEY

YOUR DONE MCCAIN.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

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

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

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

Obama can lead his party and face the public at the same time. Get it? A leader does not need to baby sit.
The dems are behind Obama. McCain needs to get the republicans behind him. McCain is failing to lead his own friggen party in a time of crisis. McCain is being forced back because of his lack of leadership. lol

Now Bush and McCain are crying for Obama to help them with their own party. Fine.

Obama will go tomorrow and get it done for them.

Then Obama will be ready to face the public for Friday's debate.

In the mean time.... Mccain choked. You can't suspend life. You simply get it done with out acting like a drama queen.

The country is going down the toilet and all you people care about is two candidates telling you what you want to hear?

The only person who wants to do what he says is McCain and you all are complaining WHAT HYPOCRYTES

This isn't a boxing match, we are talking about securing our national securitiy YOU MORONS!

The is so much B-S-going around on the financial groups and the bailout by the government that I think good honest to goodness hard working women and men could do a great job bailing out the proper way and have enough money left over to have a reasonable party for all the people undergoing forclosure and all the people looking through the windows of their homes. Come on now – lets make since of all of this and bring happiness to the United States of America once again. I hope to wake up happy in the morning. Lou Beemer

Do remember that cartoon showing an old guy sitting on his front porch with binaculars,a canister of fire extinguisher, a rifle and a serious face– under him was the signONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FORREST FIRES.
McCain reminds me of that silly old man. Does he really think that only he can sway congress to make a good decision? This is the most obvious political ploy and stupid decision he(or Rove) has come up with yet!

Grandstanding of the utmost. I can hear him now in the Hanoi Hilton
"Can that wait until tomorrow? I have a headache today" You are no Multi-tasker McSame.

It's funny how Mccain thought that if he put his cape on for the US that we'd fall right into his lies. Come on in 40 days we wil lahve a new Pres. we need Mcchaos/Palin to stop the lies and stop hiding from us. DEBATE DEBATE!!

I think one of the reasons that McCain is trying to cancel the debate is that he was UNABLE to get the questions ahead of time so he isn't able to have his answers prepared by his staff !

Let's go!

If McCrypt does not show then the debates should not be postponed but cancelled and the McCrypt campaign should reimburse Mississippi the 5 million they have spent in prep.

Is that the smell of mendacity in the air? Uhh, no, McCrypt is running so scared that he has soiled his Depends!

McCain knows he is going to be labeled as part of the problem for this financial mess so he doesn't want to be "blown out" in a debate with Obama – remember, McCain is the anti-regulation candidate.

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

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

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

McCain wont debate,answer questions from the press,Wont let Palin testifty or be available to answer hard questions from the press.Just kissing Bushs you know what is all McCain can do.What a joke.

McBush would do a better job in the debate by NOT showing up.

Sarah Palin should represent McCain. She will have to step as VP if McCain has another engagement. She is ready. This is the time the GOP needs her to take that bridge to the debates.

If she shows up, please have your popcorn and be ready to laugh until you cry.

IS AMERICA DUMB?????

OBAMA IS FLYING TO WASHINGTON TODAY TOO

BUT HE WILL THEN FLY DOWN TO MISSISSIPPI IN THE MORNING FOR THE DEBATE

SO SHOULD MCCAIN

WHEN DID MCSHAME BECOME THE TREASURY SEC ?

Come on John – stop hiding. Debate the man like a man!!

How can people get upset that McCain wants to postpone a debate so that he can actually do his job as a Senator? This only goes to show what little clout Senator Obama has in Washington and that he is behind the eight ball waiting to follow the party line. As usual, he is voting "present" and completely ignoring the real issues. I think this should have the American people concerned. We want leaders who can properly prioritize and deal with the issues.

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

Palin and Biden have an oportunity to prove themselves this week and show the nation who they are. Are these not candidates ready to stand up and do their jobs?

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

sounds like mccain has trouble multi-tasking. being that both obama and mccain's role in the legislation on the $700 billion bailout would be minimal, there is nothing keeping them from debating for only 2 hours. we have waited long enough to hear from both candidates and vp candidates.

we americans, all of us, officially have issues. and if someone is to give this country direction for the next 4 years, they should atleast be able to talk about our issues without delay, without hesitation, without a doubt.

lets see who provide solutions, and who points the finger.

McCain uses trick after trick to avoid the issues. He picked a flash-in-the-pants VP to draw attention from his fledging campaign and now he is using the "suspend the campaign." He didn't suspended his campaign, he is still in New York and they are running ads on TV. People, McCain is a sham.

Repubs.......John is scared........

Yes he call for town hall meeting .......but you see Obama is to smart for John and the republicans games

1. John would have been givin all the question prior to the town hall

2. The audiance would have been made up of republican rednecks

why should he subject himself to that type of nonsense..........plz

WE TOLD YOU BEFOR AMERICA IS AWAKE NOW...BE CLEAR

Does anyone in "THE SIPP" have pensions, or IRA's, or stock portfolios? It's time to welcome John and the gang that has fought to deregulate wall street for 20+ years................ How's it feel red state? All this "less government" talk you've been fed has come to fruition! TURN "THE SIPP" BLUE !!!!!!!

I definitely feel the debates should go on now more than ever.

I want to see how much of a central issue the economy is which each candidate and what they plan on doing about it. I don't care what wing or side these ideas are coming from. I just want to get back to the real issues America is faces and stop with all this other junk we hear.

So many "issues" almost seem better for the gossip rags. President Bush will still be there for everyone to talk to him over the weekend or next week. The economy will still be hurting for some time. We have to elect a President soon. Let's hear them out now.

Have McCain send Palin on behalf of him, as Palin is not involved in any of bailout discussion.

We will look forward to see a debate between Obama and Palin.

Is Congress in session friday night? I think not!! Time to step up and take ownership of the abject failure of deregulation.

Can you say: McPanic?

And just to hear and from and see these good New Yorkers who are rebuilding not just this are but helping to rebuild America has been very, very inspiring and encouraging.
-------------------

Direct quote from Sarah Palin to journalists today.

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.

WOW!, That should be an interesting debate.
Obama debating his alter-ego(the real ME), you know the real Obama.

Obama: Alter-ego is it true that you have lied ever since you entered politics?

Alter-ego, why are you asking me questions that you know the answer to already... Yes, yes, yes, o.k Obama got me on that question!

What's the matter McBush, feeling unprepared for the debate?

TOO BAD!!

Good, force McCain to show up! Or is he just that scared of Obama? This election is a no brainer. And what does McCain have to go back and deal with? What no one else in Washington but McCain can fix this. If that were the case, then McCain you fauled in the begining by allowing this to happen. McCain show up on Friday and take you butt kicking like a man. And all you Repubs saying McCain running but to Washington shows leadership, no it doesn't. It shows that Joihn is running scared and is looking and grabbing for anything to slow the Obama train down. It is too late for that McCain. I'd rather you just concede now than to keep playing all the games. You are just making it thatmuch harder for you to get re-elected for Senator representing Arizona. And for the last time Palinites, your religous fanatic Iman is destroying your party everytime she opens her mouth, no wonder why you Repubs worked so hard from doing interviews. I thought Dan Qualye was a horrible choice, she makes Dan Qualye look like freaking Einstien.

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

Palin and Biden have an oportunity to prove themselves this week and show the nation who they are. Are these not candidates ready to stand up and do their jobs?

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

Mississippi is not a money rich state and these citizens spent a lot of money and time preparing for this debate. Mississippi deserves to be put back on the map, no one ever talks about it except for the poverty and racisim... at least that's all I ever hear. But there are great wonderful people who live there and this is a great time for this state to show it's stuff.

Mississippi, you've been red to long... McCain has made this a sad day in politics.

That's all I have to say.

McCain is trying to help with the issues at hand and concentrate on them, go McCain!!!!, it shows us where your priorities lie!!! We are in an economic crisis and a debate won't do anything. McCain will be in Washington where the president should be when this country needs him the most.

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!

I couldn't post on the other board, so I will try this one.

Does Alaska have tv and computer? I know it's a dumb question, but that is the only explanation I can find for Palin.

The two reasons that Palin is soooo uninformed is that she had no access to information or she's just plain dumb!!!

I would like to give her the benefit of the doubt but she keeps reinforcing the dumb theory.

You can run (McCain)
but you cannot hide (Palin)

McCain / Palin
Unstable / Unable *

*sources:
George Will / Laura Bush

I'm pretty sure one of the job requirements for an effective president is the ability to multitask. McCain can only stay focused on one thing at a time. How is he supposed to handle the responsibility of the presidency?

I hope Sarah shows up and pummels Obama so people will see what an idiot (columbia university gpa of 2.0)Obama is.

Obama would be so ticked off. All of his snippy remarks will had been written to attack McCain and there will be Palin saying bring it on dummy, bring it on.

Obama minus teleprompted debate speech "uhh,f-f-f-f-f-f, duh,....t-t-t-th-th-t, uh.."

Everyone knows the candidates don't have to physically be in Washington to work on the economy. If McCain can't do two things at once it's good the American people are finding it out now.

Action takes place in Washington. McCain is right take care of the country by doing something together ; work on the bipartisan plan first, see to effective change. Do it NOW, debate or talk about your future plans later, be a man of action not an orator. Country first not campaign.

Once again – obama is MIA – PRESENT – as usual.
McCain – the LEADER we need for America

McCain puts country First – does his JOB as a Senator
Obama – gets paid to go to debate school – he is a Senator – do your job obama.

As United States Senators, Both Obama and McCain should be in their Congress seats trying to overt a national crisis. Obama and the media seem to be more interested in ad $$$$ and personal agenda than the American people. But then Obama and Biden voted for the Bridge to Nowhere but ridicule Palin on the subject. Politics as usual..

Go Obama! Molly please! If you think McCain is trying to lead and not take a break to catch is his bearings, I have a road to the bridge of Nowhere to sell you.

Here is a question for McSame: Is it true that your son, Andrew McCain, was a director of Silver Sate Bank (the one that just failed a week or so ago) and was on the Audit Committee of said Bank and responsible for the audit function of said bank and responsible for the Financial Statement of said institution? And if so, why did he resign two weeks before the bank failed? News reports (CNN) says it was for "personal" reasons. Does Kettinig 5 ring a bell with anyone out there?

MCCAIN - FIRE STEVE SCHMIDT; he's costing you this election!!!

Hey Mississippi dont you think its time to wake up and join the rest of of us that are Blue! It's time for a 21st Century President because we live in a 21st Century world. We need a President that can muti task, lets face it....we are NOT in a depression like the 1930's and even in 1932, 1936 and 1940 the debates went on because America has to keep moving forward. We do not need a President that has a panic attack because of an issue! We need a leader that will keep his head about him at all times! I am a veteran and I would never follow McCain or Palin into battle! The Republicans have lied constantly in this campaign and everyone can now see that all of McCains moves are calculated just to get him into the White House. You know your own spokesman like Rush Limbaugh even think you are dumb....they know they can fill your head full of garbage and you will believe it. I hope Obama is standing at that podium on Friday night and I hope McCain is not because it will prove to the world that McCain can't multi task...everyone already knows he cant even spell computer let alone use one.

Veterans for Obama

I am ok with movind the debat back, let's see th VPs have at it. McShame is Mclame

I think McCain going to Washington is going to be great for Obama for the fact that its going tie him closer to Bush sense its Bush's and the Rep party that got into this mess. This way we can honestly see the roost get rocked by all the finger pointing

The debate should go forward, there has been a lot of money spent and many people have worked very hard trying to pull this thing together. I think it very inconsiderate for mccain to try to cancel. Of course his real agenda is to try to cancel palin's debate with biden. That is what mccain is really up to.

If McCain doesn't show up for this debate, the election will be over for him. Make no mistake.

And though there is some (broken) logic in wanting to delay the presidential debates, there is absolutely no reason why the VP debates can't go on as scheduled. As a matter of fact, if McCain can't debate Friday night, why not have a mini scenario of what would happen if McCain were to become incapacitated. Let's just move the Biden-Palin debate to the spot McCain "can't schedule in". Certainly Washington doesn't need all four candidates, does it? C'mon Barbie! Show us you've got the right stuff!!!

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?"

Is this is a way for the Repug to distract the media?????
I smell a rat!!!!!!!!!!!!

McCain said himself he doesn't know much about the economy...now all of sudden he wants to wisk away to DC to help out with the economy. Yeah...right.
And I could care less what Bush has to say, I want to hear from the candidates....

If anybody can't see through this for the farce it is, they shouldn't be allowed to vote. McCain STILL isn't in Washington, he spoke at Clinton's Global Initiative in New York this morning. This whole charade is about trying to cancel the VP debate.

MOAR REPUBLICAN TEARZ PLEEZ!!!! QQ FOR ME!!! IT FEEDZ MY SOUL!!!

We should have the debate, because I need to know everything. Can't john walk and chew gum at the same time ?

DEBATE? HELL YES WITH OR WITHOUT THAT SQUIRMY REPUBLICAN!!! I can't stand to listen McCain/Palin taking up air time lying lying lying and watching their crooked grins...they are both so predictable and cannot be trusted!

YAY MORE AIR TIME FOR OBAMA!

The debate should go on. McCain completely overestimates his value here. He thinks that he is some super heeo that is flying to Washington to save the Universe. What a joke.

McCain will probably show up and make a big disclaimer about how "he's not prepared because he's been working on the financial crisis,"

Anyway you slice it, Obama is going to come out of this one looking like the only sane choice for the presidency.

thats right what mcbush says amrerica come first he should take himself out running for president we need real solutions not stunts in the light of what is going on in our economy

I am not one for putting people down but I must address the few brainwashed sheep with wool blanketing their tunnel vision. Whichever way this election goes you are burnt toast. 1) You will either get stuck with a team you have no intelligent reason to despise but still do, or 2) You will get a inept duo who will cause you more grief that you ever imagined. Good luck!

Good! The debate should continue. This was just another cynical political stunt by mccain. He has only two speeds – don't react and over react. Sheesh. I've seen enough of that.

bushs the sky is falling appearance last night made scruitiny of this plan all the more important. I don't trust bush – the last time he rushed decision making we ended up in an endless war. No rush, take the time and do it right.

I can't imagine mccain as president – he can only handle one issue at a time – you think we're in a mess now????

If McShame chooses not to be at the debate...for some coverup reason or another...then he should be able to trust and believe that his choice in V.P. pick would hold the fort down. I question whether she can stand on her own. What happens if McInsane is lying on his bed sickly ill. How will she handle covering for him? CNN, you guys need to get on top of this issue?

REPUBLICANS, THAT WANT TO BE VOTED BACK INTO OFFICE SHOULD SEPARATE FROM "THE DECIDERS" STAND UP AND
SPEAK THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR PARTY LEADERS, NOW.

OTHERWISE, THE REPUBLICANS WILL LOSE MOST OF THE
COUNTRY'S RESPECT AND VOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, it should... the world don't revolve around mcsane, with bully games.ah yea could we see the guy that fracture or broke hie=s wife wrist......umumumumumumummmmm

Well, the latest report is that they are on the "verge" of signing the agreement for the bailout, and I don't think Senator McCain has arrived in Washington yet. Alas, his grandstanding was all for nothing - just makes him look more confused and unpresidential. No way do I want someone that erratic at the helm of our country. Senator Obama, on the other hand, has always been clear-headed, even tempered, and, well, presidential. Looks like this latest stunt is not going to give McCain the traction his pick of Gov. Palin did. Oh well, let's see what he has in store for us for the "smoke and mirrors" in October.

MCCAIN JUST WANT TO PRESS THE RESET BUTTON

McCain is doing the right thing for his country
OBama only will show up because Bush made him!
Obama is still preparing for the debate – McCain already KNOWS all this information – does not need a teleprompter – or school.

I have lost all respect for John McCain. This is not about America, it is about Sarah Palin getting out of a debate. I'm a die hard Clinton supporter and wasn't going to vote for either candidate. But I can't take the chance Palin could be the VP of America so Obama / Biden gets my vote.

All the discussion about the candidates and their VP choice and how it would define the candidate.

McCain really messed upon this one. It has defined him but not as he thought.

We are supposed believe that McSame shows that he would be the best person for this job when he says I am going home because I am not winning! He has not voted since April and his vote would not make a difference, he is not that important. His job right now is running for president and needs to do his job that he wanted in the first place. Obama I hope you do not fall for this unpatriotic joke!

AS ALWAYS COUNTRY FIRST (MC CAIN)
IM ALWAYS FIRST (OBAMA)

WHEN WILL YOU OBAMA PEOPLE EVER LEARN.

MCCAIN WANTED TO HAVE LOTS OF DEBATES AND OBAMA RAN SCARED FOR KNOW REASON.

NOW MCCAIN IS LOOKING OUT FOR OUR COUNTRY BY GOING TO WASHINGTON TO DO HIS JOB TO HELP SAVE AMERICA AND THE OBAMA PEOPLE ARE SAYING HURTFUL THINGS.

YOU JUST WAIT IF OBAMA WINS THIS ELECTION COUNTRY WILL NOT BE FIRST. THIS COUNTRY WILL BE HISTORY.

PLEASE WAKE UP!!! CAN'T YOU SEE!!!!!!!!!

I think it is great that Mississippi is standing up for itself. Country First means listening to the people and what they want. McCain is not an economist and can't add anything substantive to the debate about the details of the bailout plan (which is what they are doing at this point; the basic plan is already agreed upon) and neither can Obama. Obama recognizes this and is prepared to go to Washington to vote, but knows he can discuss the bailout, read the proposals, participate in conference calls, etc. from Mississippi. The other 100 Senators can be in Washington waiting for the economists to recommend changes to the proposal. McCain is using this as an excuse to avoid the debate, whether intentional or not. Respect Mississippi, respect the voters, and get to the debate, Senator McCain.

Not only is the repulican party shooting themselves in the foot with this charade, they are blowing the whole foot off. What a bunch of IDIOTS!!!!!

WHY NOT HAVE PALIN & BIDEN DEBATE TOMORROW

SO WE CAN HEAR HER STAMMER LIKE SHE DID WITH KATIE

BARBIE IS FALLING APART

Excellent. Obama should show up even if McLiar chooses not to. And Biden should show up on Oct. 2nd for the VP debates even if Palin doesn't show up. The McPOW camp is made of utter and complete fail. How pathetic.

08AMA/BIDEN!

I think Obama is right on this. America does need to hear the responses of both of these candidates. NOW. Obama is also right that the president of this country needs to be able to multi task. I personally don't want to wait until who knows when to make my decision about who I'll vote for on NOVEMBER 4th! Let the debates go on as planned. Working Americans also have the ability to multi task .

McWinner.

How many Senate votes has McCain actually cast this year, or over the past few months. I understand that he has only one vote over the past 5 months.

The world is watching and we need to see who has the best plan for the world when you think about it what you do will have implecation on the rest of us

What is McCain so afraid of? Obama is not that briliant unless he has a pre-written speech that he can read from. He needs canned responses, he didnt distinguish himself at all debating during the primaries. Both these guys are clowns.

Why doesn't McSame just remove his name from the ballot. It's starting to become evident that he doesn't like all of this pressure. This campaign may cause him to have stroke. He should quit now to salvage any dignity that he may have left.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

McCain = country before self

Obama = me before anything else

Mississippi, can you see! Can you see!! GO FIGURE! REALLY think
about him and his grossly overestimated personality!

Obama should take his name OFF the ballot – for the good of the country. McCain is doing his JOB – trying to save our economy mess -obama is in debate school. We need a LEADER – McCain
Obama "Present" – IF needed.

Excellent! McCain is definitely not ready to lead our country that is in such a dire disaster. Only Obama can help us ordinary people.

McCain, pleazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

McGimmick and his tricks finally caught up with him. He NOW wants to delay Sarah Bush debate as well?

Well isn't this a moose burger for ya.
yup yup

What a cheap political stunt McCain tried to pull. In a crisis a real leader is centered, seeks to calm those he/she leads, not rev them up to panic them by impulsive acts and emotionally overly dramatizing his/her statements and acts. He's no real leader–just tried to play one. We Americans need to see this temperament, look at the judgment, and reject this obvious attempt to manipulate people.
I'm disgusted.

If McCain has such a tight schedule, why was he speaking at Clinton's Global Initiative this morning in NYC, a place where no one is going to ask him questions and he doesn't have an audience of 100 million people?

But he doesn't have time for a debate tomorrow?

Why is he worrying so much about it now? What can he do in the five hours that it'll take him to debate? Can he really save the financial crisis in five hours? I'm no expert, but I would bet he can't. If he can't handle two or even three issues at once, I would say he needs to pick a house and retire there.

I feel that the debate should and will go as planned, the nation has been getting prepared to hear what each candidate has to say, so how can Mr. Cain suspend his campaign...get over it McCain and just show up for the debate.

Is it possible that by postponing the debate the vice presidential debate would have to be cancelled altogether because of a time crunch? Just throwing that out there . . .

I just caught Gov. Barbour in his press conference on the debate set for tomorrow. He was certainly caught off-guard by McCain's gaming. There is a Governor who is proud of his state, of his citizens, but maybe not so proud of his party's nominee for president.

Barbour is as excellent and tough a politician as you will find. He managed to give here a totally non-partisan take on the situation. Why can't more of our leaders do the same? McShame, I'm talking to you.

McChicken !

Palin and McCain are running scared the debate should go on McCain said he was stoping his campaign and ads several people seen his ads runing,,,,,,,,,,McCain and Palin are liers

Yep Obama will just have a town hall style Q&A . This is a lose lose situation for McCain.

John McCain -for all his past service- has become what he hates: a phony player hell-bent on winning even at the cost of his own integrity.

Free air time. I would use it to my best advantage. Time to look and sound like POTUS.

So, why not simply make this one the VP debate?

The debate is needed more than ever.

Has anyone noticed McCain's droopy left eye? I have seen that before in people who have had small strokes.

The games need to be over and the adults need to take care of business.

Pushing Back a debate is not so easy. This was thoughtless coming
from a man who "could be" THE DECIDER.

Quick decisions, hot temper, not good qualities for a good leader.

Obama Biden 2008 or SINK

I think that Obama should concede that he'll wait till October 2nd, ONLY if Biden and Palin debate at Ole Miss tomorrow night. I know Biden's ready. Think Palin is?

Hahahahaha

The Debate should go on if Mcbush Doesn't Particpate then Obama should Take Questions From Youtube? Mccain a Gimmickk his whole Campaign is a big lie as soon as the NYT article came out about his Lobbyist Campaign manager they wanted to pull this political stunt! I am Ashamed at the Thing the Republicans Will do!

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

Who cares.
After watching these two buffoons the past 36 hours I've come to the conclusion the only credible candidate for President–istn't allowed to attend.

Bob Barr 2008
Reality x 2

McCain doesn't show and MS loses a Republican seat in Congress . . . McCain is lame.

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.

DEBATEDEBATEDEBATEDEBATEDEBATEDEBATEDEBATE

All debates should take place as scheduled. Early voting has started in several states and the American people need to see McCain and Palin 'try' to answer tough questions before they vote!

Please go ahead with the debates unless Mr. McCain is not well! Some people have noticed a problem with the eye area. Apart from that – the show must go on or the next thing will be a request for Election Day postponement.

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.

That's right keep the debates. This is what the PEOPLE want. We want the man who's going to be in charge to face the people, and not hide in closed door sessions where no one really knows what he's up to. I thought McCain wanted transparency? I thought Barack was the one using the economical crisis for political gain? John McCain is the epitome of hypocrisy, and he's unfit to lead.

ONE NATION

DEBATE TOMORROW YES GET HIM OBAMA

YES YES YES

MCLAME IS INSANE

An empty podium would give us more answers than McCain.

Let him "Bail out."

The real leadership will be there in Mississippi.

good. Go Obama/Biden '08

Good and they should. Those people put alot of time and money into this and mccain wants it stopped so that he can cancel palins debate becuase for the one or two people out there that think she has a brain they will know for sure she doesn't after the debate. Hey, he took a gamble and lost in picking palin and now it backfired so he's scrambling.

McCain will not need to make the desicion for the economic bailout plan, so why willhe try to cancel the debate. Get it, it's a trick.

Debate should continue. mccain and his camp do not care about the hosts of the debate, nor the time and the money put into preparation for this event.

When is someone going to tell mccain he is not the POTUS.

I agree; the debates must go forward. McCain is just using this as a ploy to prevent or delay the VP debate. I will do a one man riot act if for any reason the VP debate does not hold next Thursday!!

WOW...
WITH OR WITHOUT MCCAIN.
IT GOING TO BE PRETTY INTERESTING!!!!!

That state has spent $5 million dollars preparing for this debate. The least the candidates can do is show up. Bob Barr said he would debate Obama if McCain chickens out. I mean, doesn't show...

The debate should and will go on as scheduled. Barack is able to handle both situations at once, like a good President should!!

Obama/Biden '08

Right you are my friend!!!! I'll bringem to ya!!!!

Dear Mississippi:

It is time you turn BLUE.
Your candidate doesn't respect you enough to show up.

Love,
Your sister in NY

Go Obama !!!!!!!!!!!

Don't fall for Mac Rovian Tactic ..

McCain should remove his name from the ballot. It's the only Amercian thing to do.