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If these idiots win, I'll be in a great depression... just prior to moving to Costa Rica.

"Pressed for more specific examples, Palin responded: 'I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.'"

She is even less prepared and less able to think on her feet than I understood from my first impression. And I didn't think much of her on first impression. I'm an Obama supporter and I also like Hillary (moreso than Bill in many ways), but if McCain wins I will pray for his health nightly because the prospect of President Palin is, frankly, terrifying.

That Alaska would elect Sarah Palin as their Governor, now that says a lot. Let's trade Alaska to the Canadians for a caisse of Labatt Blue, a dozen Hockey sticks and Stephen Harper....

Kirk

And if someone cannot multitask, then that person has no business being President of the United States.

Let me make sure I understand. McCrypt has been in Congress for 26 years and in the power party for 6 of the last 8 years, and now you need to rush back to D.C. and cannot afford to give up one night? Last week all was fine, and now you have to get back to prevent the economy from slippling into a depression by next Monday??? What pearls of wisdom do you have to contribute on the economy??? The correct answer is "NONE".

Of course, it is very telling when a candidate shows that he can only handle one issue at a time.

Memo to McCrypt: There are no “rest stops” or “time outs” in life, especially in the life of the President of the United States!.

Palin is dodging filing her finances and now wants to postpone or skip her debate. She refuses to speak openly to the press. She wants to destroy thousands of Juneau, Alaska families financially just so she doesn't have to commute and to line pockets She is totally in league with the oil compamies and loves secrecy. She fires or eliminates whoever gets in her way. Gee i think it would be great to have her as vp and hopefully president...heil Sarah!

Hi Guys,

I am still trying to figure out who would be beter for USA. First of all neither Obama nor Mc Cain has any background in economics. Secondly, the problem USA is facing is very unique. Few days ago, smartest people in the world (Warren Buffet, Paulson and numerous others) were not aware of the extent of the problem.

How do you expect people like Obama or McCain to comeup with an on the spot solution for a problem no one has ever faced specially with their experience.

As a result of above, both Barack and McCain have no idea what to do and all they can do is accuse each other of not being capable.

Obama's phillosophy is that he should be the next president because McCain is not capable enough and not because he is capable to be one. What kind of b.s is that. He might be more than capable but he has never demonstrated that and once again USA would fall for another charmer.

McCain on the other hand has no clue either. He hasnt demonstrated that he would be a capable president. Switches statements often. I frankly do not understand what he is gunning for.

I hear more about McCain in Obama's speeches and more about Obama in McCain's. This is a big joke.

Media should report as few verbal attacks as possibble and focus more on other stuff.

US needs a smarter leader than that. Someone who can step out of this blame game routine.

Till then I am not voting.

Cheers

The BIG question that SP was asked and HER answer are soooo being overlooked in the Media!
Before whe was put under wraps, a reporter asked her about McCain's opposition to drilling in Anwar.
Remember her response? She said she 'will try to change his (little) mind on that' Can you spell insubordination?
What other issues are Tod and her going to 'change his mind' on?
*He votes to fund pro choice groups.
* She is against birth control and sex education in schools
*Does he believe in shooting wolves from planes, that global warming is a myth, and polar bears are not endangered?
*abortion for rape victims
* as a maverick, he opposed Bush gun legislation
* the list goes on Independence for Alaska
McCain and Palin should debate!!!
Try to find either of the Palin's waving an American flag before she was selected!!!!!
Palin/Palin 2012
(I still predict she will be dumped for Romney or Lieberman)

Everyday is more absurd than the last in the McPain camp... I mean, have you EVER seen anything like it?
Lets send these two losers home on the 4th.

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Charlotte September 25th, 2008 10:34 am ET

You may want to create a new "name". We read your post all season long and YOU FLIP FLOP ON YOUR POSTING MORE THAN MCCAIN. HE DESERVES YOUR 1 LITTLE MEANINGLESS VOTE.

Heidi/ NC

Yes, I saw McSane's left eye last night while he was giving his bail-out debate speech and I agree, it looks as if he had a minor stroke.

Truth be told September 25th, 2008 10:42 am ET

She is right on target.

This plan may alleviate it or prolong it- either way, ALL Americans WILL pay the piper for the unethical and irresponsible actions of a few.

Don't kill the messenger.

Sarah is the only politician telling us the real truth.
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she wouldn't know the truth if it bit her on her arse. This woman has lied time and time again, and has no valid stand points on the problems we face today

McCain seems to have his eye on the Polls, (downward for him!) and is running scared.

Another incident of him copying Bush.... Instill FEAR into the hearts of
people, and you'll get your own way.

That seemed to be the content of Bush's robotic speech.

(Did I notice his nose growing longer????)

Wow, Palin talked to a reporter? wow, What's next? She's going to participate in a debate with moderator and an opponent?

PALIN SHOULD ASK THE OLD MAN JOHN McCAIN ABOUT THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITION OF AMERICA, HEY !
LAST WEEK OLD MAN JOHN McCAIN TOLD US THAT """""""THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR ECONOMY IS SOUND, SOLID AND GOOD""""""""". NOW SUDDENLY WE HEAR ABOUT DEPRESSION. WHAT HAPPENED ? WITHIN LESS THAN TEN DAYS CATASTROPHIC EVENTS HAPPENED.
WHY DON'T PALIN CONSULT HER WITCH-HUNTER PASTOR THOMAS MUTHEE WHETHER SUCH CATASTROPHIC ECONOMIC COLLAPS COULD HAPPEN, HEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

funny! I don't think she has a clue what she is talking about. I bet Palin cannot spell economics! She just needs to accept that she is clueless. Guess why McSame wants to postpone the debates? Cause they have NO POLICIES! He is one of the people that has caused this monetary problem to our great country. He is the main dude in the Commerce committee and he has voted to continue the war and has supported bush economic policies and has been the main dude in advising on commerce and economics! This is why the country's economy went down.
Please people, spread the news and vote OBAMA to stabilize our country economically and internationally.

GWB is an intellectual Genius in comparison to John McCain and we see how his great mind has put the WHOLE world in chaos.. furthermore I'm not voting for anyone who can't correctly pronounce the word NUCLEAR.

She really ticked me off when she said "Americans are waiting to hear from John McCain, and not Barack Obama". This was regarding the financial fiasco. I thought to myself, "Who's waiting to hear from John McCain, who admitted he doesn't know anything about the economy?

Of course Katie cited the recent polls that more Americans had confidence in Barack than John regarding the economy. And she said oh, I don't look at the polls. The how does she know Americans are waiting to hear from John McCain? She talks like a 10 year old.

John is right to keep her away from the press because any freshman reporter would schred her in little tiny pieces and toss her out. She should be afraid of the press because there's nobody home upstairs.

LOL, her father said he never dreamed his daughter would be in this position, and I thought you and me both, buddy. She's not capable of the job.

haas

that is true about Charlotte. I know from past reading.

This Lady has less sense than McSame. Go back to A-las-ka and leave the rest of the World alone. You need some hands on as your Tongue is wagging.

It's funny to see McCain supporters and Obama supporters try to say that their candidate has done more to fix this problem.

People, they ARE the problem, and as long as you vote for the crowd running to the cliff, you WILL get disaster. Both parties have put us in this VERY BAD situation. Also, it is not a "crisis" because EVERYONE has been talking for years that this is happening...Where were Sens. Obama and McCain's leadership? NONE.

My pockets are empty and turned inside out, and these two parties are saying they'll use the cash I have to bailout my insurance company or my mortgage company...

Makes NO sense.

I'm voting for Barr....

WOW keep it up Liberals Morons when Nov comes along and McCain wins on a landslide all you DEM will cry!!!!. I have overe and over Hispanic people will decide the election and McCain will win. Keep messing with Sarah Palin it will backfire all all the liberals. Latinos will suport McCain/Palin ticket. The puertorican in Bronx, NY are all supporting McCain. They are thousand of sign for the McCain/Palin ticket and all the AA are piss off!!! Puertorican are Die hard DEM but they do not trust OBAMA. All of Hillary puertorican connection are all going to McCain!! Obama is a Raton (Rat) and a snake!!. John McCain is a true AMERICAN Hero!!!

Hispanic for McCain/Palin 08

We need to start callng him John McNugget.

My apologies; that should be Senator McNugget.

And if you and John McCain are elected, that's exactly where we would be headed. Also, since your suspending your campaign your not a political candidate and can now be cooperative with the ethics investigation your handlers are blocking you from.

Palin is an Idiot.
Thanks, BUT No Thanks
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Mrs. Failin has only made me inclined to vote for Obama!

If McCain makes serious mistakes by choosing Pail as his running mate this is WHEN HE IS TRYING TO LOOK GOOD SO HE CAN GET ELECTED imagine the mistakes he'll make IF he is president, when he is not trying to look good!

I'm sorry, but i was once a diehard Clinton supporter and vowed to never vote for Obama.
But at this point in time, my country matters most and leaving my country in the hands of two illiterate, cowardly loonies is not an option for me, and SHOULD NOT be an option for all Americans.

Obama seems to be the lesser of the two evils!!

Only 40 more days until this doofus returns to oblivion.

Sorry, but Palin is only saying what her handlers are telling her to say.

If I were Obama, I'd refuse to shake Bush's hand today at the White House. Let the monkey Republicans stew in their own juices. They'll just resort to flinging turds like monkeys do anyway.

Dear Palin, hope you are not talking about depressing womens rights nor gay or lesbians or handicaped or AA or Latino's...
Hope you get a clue..

WASP (Women Against Sarah Palin)

True.

If Palin becomes VP, I will be greatly depressed.

The GOP has not told us the truth in the past 8 years. Why should be believe them now?!?!

This bailout will weaken the dollar. Too much debt will be even worse for the economy.

“I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”

Are you kidding me? Are you really kidding me? Shoot me now! Shoot me now!

Obama/Biden 08

This is becoming sadder and sadder. John McCain could have gone down in history as a great American, but he is pulling every stupid trick in the book to salvage his pathetic campaign. Real GOP members are bailing out. Republicans for Obama!

Another laughable interview where Couric had to repeat a question three times for her to comprehend it. Dave G, many Americans share our sentiments. McCain, how dare you pretend as if you are the valiant little soldier now. You have had 26 years to vote on economic policy and you and other people who are destroying my party (Republicans) continued to push for deregulation thus leading to the mess we have now. We need to have the debates. McCain is acting like a real coward. The pitbull with lipstick is a puppy that needs housetraining.

Republicans who understand that McCain and Palin will be the end of the Republican Party. Go Obama.

Time to call the “witch hunter” pastor from Alaska!

McCain's selection as Palin for his running mate is the greatest depression of all

McCain suspending campaign

Isn’t your Vice-President supposed to jump in for you when you are unavailable? Why isn’t Palin handling campaign appearances and functions with McCain going to Washington. Either they do not have confidence in her to do this (Why is she your running mate then?) or this is just a political ploy. I sure hope it is the later. If she can’t handle running the campaign for a short period of time how is she going to jump into some domestic or diplomatic emergency?

what is he gonna do if he gets elected an we have a crisis suspend his presidency?...........oh ...oh...were in a dire crisis.....i..i just cant take it....come on Sarah lets go. WHAT????? I wasn't voting for him anyway but coooooooommme oooooooooon!!!! MCSAME you making me feel sorry for you not proud. OBAMA/BIDEN 4EVER

haas, Charlotte is actually Carl Rove using his spare time blogging to try and help the repukes!!!!

WHERE DID PALIN GET THAT INFORMATION FROM ? FROM WITCH-HUNTERS ? OR FROM GHOSTCHASERS ?
SOON, WE BELIEVE, SHE WILL GO BACK TO ALASKA OR WASILLA AND PROBABLY LISTEN TO PASTOR THOMAS MUTHEE. THAT PLACE FITS HER FAR BETTER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

She needs to shut up! Palin knows nothin bout nothin! All she does is state talking points!

BK September 25th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Joe Biden makes stupid statements everyday. There was no TV in 1929. If Gov. Palin made the stupid statements that Biden makes it would be all over the news. Double standard? I would trust Palin that an idiot like Biden that makes false statements every time he opens his mouth.

*****

BK, are you kidding me? If Palin or McCain spoke as much off the cuff as Biden does, they'd be making ten times the gaffes he does. He speaks from the heart. McCain and Palin speak from a script. You can't make stupid statements if you don't SAY ANYTHING.

WOW keep it up Liberals Morons when Nov comes along and McC

Watch out! I bet the October surprise is going to be McCain opting out of running for President and they will put Mitt Romney in his place!!! I would put nothing past the slimiest bunch of republican politicians in this century – oh and I'm sure miss I don't know anything Pailin will also step aside and Mitt will pick someone else for his running mate!! Just watch, it's going to happen because the repukes will stop at nothing to win and with their disasterous ticket right now they have 0000000000000 chance to win in Novmeber!!!!!

Amen September 25th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Sarah tells it like it is.

That is why she IS a reformer.

She is right.

Greed and stupidity have caused our economy to fail.

I am guilty of neither- flipping homes, making profits, nor did I borrow money that I could not afford to borrow.

But ONCE AGAIN- I am taking the fall for those who gamed the system and were irresponsible.

McCain and Palin are right on the money, here.
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so I guess you are for playing the blame game cause they have offered no solution. Both have created more debt for this country and neither of them can balance their own states budgets let alone the country's

I love the people who say Palin speaks the truth. She diden't say ANYTHING. She was asked to name some of McCains accomplishments as a reformer and she goes off on some line of him being a maverick. Then when pressed she says "let me get back to you on that". I know that this hurts the GOP faithful but sooner or later you will have to realise that baring a miricle your time in the white house is OVER. You remind me of Yankee fans who after so many years of always making the playoffs find yourselves asking what happened?

McCain has time to speak at the CGI event today during normal business hours, while Congress is actively in session on the Hill working on the bill. Yet for some reason he feels he cannot keep the commitment to attend the debate, which is scheduled for the latter part of the evening, well after normal business hours, on a Friday, when Congress will adjourned and most of them at home valuing family before presumably working on Saturday.

It's a farce. He's a farce. And he's turned this entire election into a farce. Don't let him turn our country into even more of a farce.

McCain wants to postpone the debate

It sounds like McCain can't multi-task. What are you going to tell Putin, "I had these budget issues to deal with the last couple of days and I'm just not going be able to prepare for our summit. Can we reschedule? Can you hold off on invading more sovereign countries till I get back to you?"

Letterman tore you punks a new one last night! Enjoy the remainder of your political careers!

Palin is a typical crack-pot Republican attempting to garner support with fear. We see how far that has gotten us in the past. Do you suppose that we will learn from past mistakes? Then again having Obama as President scares the crap out of me too. The fact that these two clowns are the best America can do makes me question the intelligence of the American electorate.

If anyone believes that John McCain wants to postpone this debate because of his loyalty to the American people, then I have a car from the Gulf Coast that I'd like to sell you. Our economy is in bad shape, but John McCain's or Barack Obama's presence in Washington all of a sudden is not going to change anything. This is a political move, a horse & pony show, plain & simple. Did he drop everything when Katrina hit & go to New Orleans? Did he stop campaigning to see about the victims of Hurricanes Gustav & Ike? Hell no & you know why, those disasters didn't affect his wallet. This Wall St. crisis does, & that's why he wants to delay the debate. All of a sudden, the whole nation is supposed to move on John McCain's command. This has nothing to do with McCain's concerns for Americans, this has everything to do with the fact that his campaign knows that this economy issue is a battle they can't win because McCain's party is the one that caused it with their greed & selfishness. I'm not buying his reasoning for one second.

She scares me because she say's the same talking points over and over, and over. Katie asked her a question and she repeated the exact same thing word for word. In fact, my husband and I answered the question before she did because she says the exact same thing.

This woman is a joke, and does not need to be taken seriously. If she forgets her lines, America will be toast.

Once again, she is not educated enough and does not have the credentials for that job. I'm surprised she was a mayor.

Now that she is being real by saying that American may be on the verge of another depression, everybody wants to get on her case for fearmongering. Cmon guys shes just calling the situation as it is.

Yes. She'll be able to see it from her backyard. But she won't be able to mention it to the media.

ROBOTS ARE MINDLESS CREATURES WHO HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO DO THE BIDDING OF A PERSON OR GROUP
FOR A SPECIFIC TASK SUCH AS VOTING FOR SOMETHING
WITHOUT ANY IDEA ABOUT IT OR HAVING TO THINK WHAT THEY ARE DOING. THE POINT IS , WE DO HAVE PEOPLE I THIS WORLD
WHO DO SUCH THINGS WITHOUT REGARD FOR THE GOOD OF
THEIR COUNTRY.

Repubs

It's your so called elected individual who is trying to run...be a man, face him, what are you afraid of...no guts I see. If this financial crisis was of importance to him, why wait till the last minute, he had days to work on this crises, but he would rather do an interview with Katie (rather than being in Washington) but would miss the debate though, what a fool do you think we are...

OBAMA/BIDEN has and is putting the well being of this country ahead of everything else.

Either do proper research or use your brains (opps, which the republicans lack) before posting any kind of comments...

"I'll try to find you some and bring them to you." HUH?

Now we know why the McCain camp wants to postpone "indefinitely" the VP debate...

Or as my 16 year old pointed out:

"She agreed to the interview. Didn't she know they'd ask this kind of question? Geez, it's like she didn't do any research or any of the homework. PLUS, none of my teachers accept make-up or late work."

But can you give me any other concrete examples? Because I know you've said Barack Obama is a lot of talk and no action. Can you give me any other examples in his 26 years of John McCain truly taking a stand on this?” asked Couric.

Palin replied. “I can give you examples of things that John McCain has done, that has shown his foresight, his pragmatism, and his leadership abilities. And that is what America needs today.” Pressed for more specific examples, Palin responded: “I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”

So she basically has no idea of what McCain has accomplished, and she needs to go and being told first before she goes back to Couric with an answer...I wonder if she's going to give the same answer in the debate!

In a Sept. 15 statement Barack Obama called it "the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression".

If John McCain is suspending his campaign and pulling his ads.... why don't we all agree to a media blackout of McCain. That's what he wants right?

ummm....its already here "Ms. I know it all" !!!

What an air head Palin is and Obama looks more and more presidental every day!

Wake up America vote Obama/Biden

We don't need air heads in Washington haven't we had enough of them!

No wonder McCain is keeping her tightly guarded! This has nothing to do with gender bashing; it is all about qualifications...Sarah lacks even the basic skills.

If Obama gets elected than we will be suffering a great depression with all the spending he will be introducing.... I don't think we should take a risk on this guy because he seems inexperienced.

I'll vote for McCain

So Sarah, Wunderkind of Mooseland, what are your suggestions for a solution? The heck with McCain and Congress solutions.

I wanna konw from YOU what YOU would do as president. 'Cause there's a big chance you will be weariing that cap.

Obama's teleprompter has problems and Obama can't read every word. Lost doesn't know what to say. HA HA! What a fraud.

If I were John McCain, I too would be scare to debate a young intelligent man, with fresh ideas and a gifted communicator. If I were McCain, I too would back up from the public so they wouldn't notice that I trip on words and ideas as well, that I am becoming senile, and when provoked, my temper gets the best of me, while the other guy keeps his cool. I, too would use any opportunity to hide from the public that I belong to the same party that got us into a war eight years ago, using the same scare tactics as now, only today is the economy, not national security. As John McCain I would try to disguise that my party has a soft hand for the rich and the hard one for the "little people", yes and I would try to put myself as courageous and "hands- on", all the while I'm scared to death because the truth came out. Bad timing. Tough luck.

Palin thinks the Great Depression was what happened when she found out she'd have to move to Connecticut to work for ESPN.

Yes it could if another group of Republicans get into the White House. I think it is a ploy on behalf of the McCain's camp to give Palin more time to prepare for her debate. Why can't they be in Wasington for the day on Friday and then hop on their private planes and jet on down to Mississippi and do the debates. McCain is not taking into consideration the amount of money, time spent preparing for place for the debate, all the people invited to be there and all those people who have made plans to attend it as well as the millions on plan to watch it on television.

Did you ever think you would long for the days of Dan Quayle ?!?

If she's talking about a "great depression" in mental terms, she just might be right. I know I'm becoming more depressed by the minute. The extreme khutzpah of these people is just mind-boggling.

And hey, BK.........at least Biden is brave enough to sit down with the media pretty much anytime and anywhere. Your girl Sarah, is not. Come on.......now they're trying to postpone her debate too. Looks to me like they're trying to run out the clock.

Is this a joke? Does she even know when the Great Depression was or anything about it. This woman is a disaster. Forget Katrina or Ike, Sarah Palin is the biggest disaster in history. I can't believe that this empty skirt would be a heartbeat away from the Presidency! If McCain gets elected, I'm throwing a dart at the globe a see where it lands!

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It shows how Palin is immatured. Her thinking is just like a child to whom she is trying to scared. She is not a VP stuff.

Well, who is really scaring the American people? I would tend to think that it could be any of the following: the Bush administration, the McCain campaign, the chairman of the Fed Benbernanke, Sec. of the Treasury Paulson or it could be a little of all of them. Why weren't we the American people apprised of this possibility much earlier? It could have been mentioned during the Fannie/Freddie take over.

Why now and so fast? Why must it interfer with the presidential debates? I don't think it has to. Either switch this presidential debate with the VP debate or have the presidential debate now. A president must be able to multi-task.

Well at least now we know McCain's erratic behavior is an attempt to cancel or postpone the VP debate. No big surprise here. Any doubt now this was just another stunt?

I'm sorry she needs more study time. But you (Mr. McCain) now must live with your decision.

Stop playing games with us. I've had enough of it over the last 8 years. If you can't do two things at once, step aside for someone who can. THAT would be putting country first.

I agree – switch the VP & Presidential debates. The topic could then stay the same this Friday – Foreign Policy – should be a short debate with Palin simply repeating that she can see Russia from her house and that foreign leaders think she's "gorgeous". LOL

Yeah isn't it amazing they (McCain and Palin) have loads of time for interviews...but no time for nationally televised debates.

Does John McCain really think everyone is falling for his "only if the bailout happens". Oh please – the McCain campaign is grandstanding and afraid.

the "that's what they are getting paid to do", be senators, do your job line doesn't hold true here. We are talking about 2 (3 with Biden) senators out of how many? 100? And Obama and McCain have to go back to solve this?
Most people are unaware that majority of proceedings, meetings, etc. are attended by very competent staffers who keep the reps and senators informed. Obama, and McCain, have people there, are in contact with leaders and key players. It is a political STUNT to put the campaign on pause to go back – mid week – and fix everything. It is almost done according to many accounts.
I want to see the debates.

Mississippi has been a red state up until now. If McCain tortedoes the Oxford debate it will have bad economic consequences for that state, which just might turn blue as a result. I wonder if Gov. Haley Barbour has weighed in on McCain's latest stunt.

Neither McCain nor Obama sit on commitees where there presence is required or even ALLOWED! Luckily Bush invited McCain and Obama to the White House, otherwise McCain would be in Washington with nothing to do, but pose for photo ops. More than ever, the American people need to hear from the men who would be President. We've waited too long already!
Obama has, once again, shown true leadership in calling on McCain to issue a joint statement. It reminds me of when he initiated a joint commemoration of 911. Poor McCain, always playing catch up.

America needs a depression. An free spending, debt building attitude adjustment..

NOT IF. IT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU AND MCSAME ARE ELECTED. WHICH I PRAY WILL NOT HAPPEN. WE NEED WASHINGTON TO BE CLEANED UP AND THAT CAN ONLY BE DONE BY ELECTING A REAL PERSON FOR CHANGE. OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA.. NO MCSAME OR PITBULL IN LIPSTICK.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08,12

The only depression this woman can speak intelligently about is her own....

To NJ – I want bash you but you sound like you need attention. So I send my love to you; because obviously you are a blinded person who can't see that McCain and Palin are taking the people America for another cash flow ride.

Ah Charlotte, there you are. I've been waiting for you to pop your head up. You pretended to be a Hillary supporter in the primaries and now you're on McCain's bandwagon. Come on, admit it. You were a Rep all along. Why did you pretend to support Hillary?
You're worse than Palin. At least she's just following orders when she lies. You? You lie like a rug, Charlotte!

You people are fools.

Don't you see that both candidates–are totally sold to the falacy that the government can really manage the economy.

It's like a man trying to plug holes in a rusty sinking boat with bubble gum. Eventually you run out of bubble gum..

Well, the federal government ran out of bubble gum. They expended all of the resources and authority the taxpayers had allowed them to have to stem the leaks–and still the economy is leaking like a rusty boat. Now they all want to get greater resources and greater authority to stem the leaks.

Why?

Why not just let the boat sink–and build a new one without leaks?

The McCain campaign goes from the fundamentals of the economy are somehow strong last week to talks of another Great Depression this week. That exudes poor judgment and lack of confidence on McCain/Palin's part.

Thanks, but no thanks

What's this nonsense with applauding her for parroting what she was told to say? It's true that the sky is blue. Would I applaud her for recognizing that if she needed to be told, like she does in this interview? I mean, she admits as much herself in the interview. Would I applaud her for recognizing the sky is blue if she learned it from the fervent news coverage on that very subject that is all over the tv, papers and common knowledge at this point? Smoke and mirrors people. The interview failed to provide any substantive insight into her qualifications and fitness for the job as VP.

The Great Depression for Palin was when they took her tanning bed out her executive office.

Say, little girl, you shouldn't comment on things you know absolutely nothing about. And you shouldn't run for an office you know nothing about, either!

InSain McCain should be ashamed of himself to pick a woman who is not ready yet? Why did,nt he pick Condolesa Rice? Sarah is a wonderful person but is out of her league and it makes her look unprepared. This shows he will do anything to get elected. Just to have his picture beside the founding fathers. I would not want to see his picture next to George Washington.

Errrrrr...., we have a 10T debt. Who here DOESN'T believe this country is headed into a financial melt down!? Regardless of who is elected in November!!??

What is all this chatter about teleprompters? They have been around since the 50s. All major candidates, as well as other public speakers, use them. Once in a while they malfunction, just like any device.
McCain can't even conduct a town hall meeting without note cards. How is he going to get through a debate where he has to rely on his own memory? Oh, that's right. He's going to dodge the debates so he won't have to.

How can it be that the republicans actually found two people more clueless than George Bush?

It's simply amazing. And even more amazing is the fact that people will vote for these two clowns. Unbelievable.

OBAMA'S SUPPORTERS SOUND LIKE EXTRATERRESTRIAL ROBOTS KEEPING UP THE UNFOUNDED, DUMB ATTACKS ON GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN , WHOSE EMERGENCE AS A POLITICAL POWER HAS MADE THE DEMS CAMP NERVOUS.
I SAY ROBOTS BECAUSE THEY ARE THE 90% OF THE BLACK
POPULATION IN OBAMA'S CAMP . OBAMA'S PREDECESSOR AND SUPPORTER JESSE JACKSON AS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DID NOT GET THAT MUCH SUPPORT.

Time to break out the Prozac

Look we all know the economy is a mess.. why has it taken Bush so long to move his butt on this. McCain going to Washinton to attend meetings he is NOt welcome to won't do it. He is a chicken and doesn't want to answer the hard questions of the debate. I pray Obama shows up and has a great hall meeting so everyone can see how committed he is to his run for President. 3 hours in Mississippi will not make a hill of beans difference to the bail out.. stand strong Obama don't let this old codger sway you.Stand firm..Friday night is debate night!

What a joke....she has no clue and when she says that she is going to "get back when she finds out information", that says that she is not ready to lead at all.

Very scripted, very strange the way she is thrown in and out of the spotlight. When you say the SAME things every time you come out and speak, people are going to start thinking you are boring!

I find it disgusting and sad that people are talking about her looks more than her abilities. Could America be THAT SAD that be vote based on looks. I think so.

McCain is such a swell guy.... good distraction from his idiotic past two weeks. He will keep reaffirming that this decision is based on him being needed in Washington rather than trying to stop the slippery slide in the polls.

Letterman had every right to be mad last night. To find out on air that McCain lied to you and is sitting a few buildings down is terrible. Every right to be mad!

I loved watching the Today show and they got both communciation directors on and talked about why he cancelled on Letterman. What's her face, the annoying one for McCain, was bitter and tried to justify not coming by saying that it wasn't a good time for comedy. Hello!!!!! This mess has been going on for the past 8 years! Wake up!

I love the fact that she needed to get all flustered and her feathers all ruffled up on a simple question.

She is about the most annoying person I have ever come across.

OMG we should all be very afraid our very future is in the hands of idiots...

Neither McCain nor Obama are the president. Sure, include them in the discussion, but no need to stop the campaigns or postpone the debate!

They aren't even on the committees that are negotiating this deal....what work exactly are either of them going to get done. Obama has been in touch with Paulson and Frank and Dodd. Thats all he can do.

THIS IS A SCAM. I am no longer voting for McCain!!

It's amazing to read bloggers opinions and to see how close-minded these people are.

Seriously, you people actually think McCain pulling this stunt of cancelling the debate is for the interest of the people? Ignoring the American people is NOT putting out interest and concerns first.

Obama IS right about addressing the people about the direction they are wanting to take this country – especially with the economic crisis.

McCain IS wrong not to do the debate. It only shows that McCain doesn't care what we think and/or need to hear about what's going to be done in order for this country to take a different direction.

It has been obvious, from the very beginning, McCain doesn't know what the heck he is doing or is saying. McCain is too old to be running for president – he just doesn't have what it takes to make crucial decisions.

@ debbie joyner,

I would mostly agree that they need to get back to work. But, this "crisis" didn't just pop up. Why in the 11th hour do we think they'll find a solution–or should? Rushing to fix something with little understanding usually makes the problem worse.

Obama and McCain have been ignoring their real jobs as Senators for a year now and rushing back to fix things will probably do little, other than make our lives worse.

COULD WOULD SHOULD.

THANKS FOR YOUR SAGE WISDOM, SARAH.

What does Palin know – she's a small time pentacostal poll from a state that has fewer people than most cityies in the US.
Economy? Not a problem in Alsaska – each person gets sent a check each year from oil revenues and the the same oil companies give the state millions. No wonder they love Palin!
WAKE UP AMERICA – McCain/Palin are frauds!

Yes, thanks to the GOP, another Great Depression could happen. This latest financial crisis is exactly the reason government needs to act as a regulatory body – to prevent or minimize this type of thing from happening. This crisis belongs squarely in the hands of those that deregulated or didn't provide for adequate oversight or regulations in the first place. The Dems are far from perfect but I'd rather have them in charge. The GOP just makes a complete mess of things.

McCain/Palin supporters please explain why everytime this woman is asked a question she never answers it or has to "check with someone else and get back"? What in the samhill kind of way is that for a V.P. to respond? And the sad part about it is I'm sure she gets the questions ahead of time and she still isn't prepared – if this were my candidate I would really question what is going on, Please McCain/Palin supporters wake up and smell the coffee, these times that we're in right now call for serious people to do serious work and restore the faith of the American people – Vote Obama/Biden 08'

Ok, here's a thought: Instead of cancelling the Presidential candidates' debate and moving them to replace the first Vice Presidential candidates' debate, let's move up the VP debates to Friday. They apparently aren't needed in Washington as much as the Presidential candidates. Affirmative Action beneficiary Sarah Palin says "I'm ready".

If McCain's campaign is "suspended", how come the ads are continuing to be played? When Obama goes to the White House today, he needs to take Michelle and a measuring tape. With the circus the Republicans are running, it's going to be his anyway.

If you want to know about the Great Depression, just ask Obama's running mate Ol Joe, he must have been around then. The dems have been in charge of the banking and financial oversight commitees and look what they have done for the nation...zipped!

“I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”-Palin. i would laugh if it weren't so scary

guys i know and i feel for you, believe me, i really feel for you…it is getting harder and harder for you to even pretend to defend Palin and McCain, so all you can do is try to drag Obama down. the only problem is, the lies about Obama still pail in comparison to the truth about McCain/Palin…at some point you will realize that country first is to vote for Obama/Biden. but really, for now my heart goes out to you
@Elaine, i noticed his eye to...did he have a stroke?

When you listen to Sarah Palin you can see why it took her so long to finish college. She is simply not qualified to be VP. Just look at the credentials of the candidates on both tickets and that should tell you something. By the way McCain was not prepared for Friday's debate.

This economic crisis is important, but so is a Presidential debate. Like many others, I refuse to believe that the sky will fall if McCain and Obama take 90 minutes out of their schedule to debate tomorrow night.

Does anyone really believe that the economy will collapse completely unless McCain and Obama are physically in Washington between the hours of 9 PM and 10:30 PM tomorrow night?

Besides, it's not like McCain is a respected economic expert. He himself said earlier this year that economics is not his strong suit, and just last week he said the fundamentals of the economy are strong.

He is a laughingstock on this subject right now, and I don't see anybody looking to him for answers. I can't see how even the biggest McCain supporter could think that he is going to play a major role in resolving this crisis.

In the spirit of bipartisan fairness, Obama probably won't either.

Here's some Independent bias. Palin is a trophy candidate, a cheerleader, a prom queen, a sideshow, a _____! One thing she certainly is not and thats qualified to be on the ticket of a major political organization for POTUS. If you think she is let her debate Obama on Friday night!

Dismantle Fannie.

Dismantle Freddie.

Repeal the Community Reinvestment Act.

Remove liberal government from the market and return sound lending policies to the banking industry.

Ha Ha..Thanks for the update Sarah..Can Moose hunting save America's financial meltdown and restore my 401K ? Looking forward to hearing you speak to the press for once !!

Bush says that our country is in great danger ... yes, it is and has been since he took office. He has taken this country exactly where he wanted to. Palin anywhere near the White House will finish the job.

I don't care if the debates are postponed they will just be bickering back and forth and pointing fingers until they can come up with a solution to the bailout. This won't be a debate it will be a sideshow. I saw the interview with Couric. I can't blame Palin for not doing them they ask her the same questions 2 or 3 times in a row to trip her up. I remember when John King said Bill Clinton never talked to the media so when he stopped everyone was there with their mic's. to listen.

It you and McCain get elected...it will happen...not could..will

Your absolutely right Palin! That is if you and your crazy partner McCain get elected and create the same financial mess this administration has. Stop hiding from the media and start answering questions. Your more like a Chicken with Lipstick rather than a pitbull.

Palin doesn't even know who her running mate is, let alone anything worthwhile about theory and policy.

»Sarah Palin=I LOVE YOU! Sarah Palin is so interesting,so beautiful,so wonderful...so clever...Aaah!

mccain/palin = greatestest depression ever

Palin told CBS’s Katie Couric: "Unfortunately, that is the road that America may find itself on."
_________________

I can't help myself,

Sarah, you should know because you ARE an expert on "roads"...

Bush says that our country is in great danger ... yes, it is and has been since he took office. He has taken this country exactly where he wanted to.

It is obvious that Karl Rove is running this campaign as well as the White House they continue to use the politics of fear and extortion to manipulate people to get what they want. Their latest trick of wanting to postpone the debate is merely an attempt to get Palin off the hook in the VP debate. The media says they should have pressed the administration harder before we went to war in Iraq. Why then do we take anything at face value from this administration regarding the economic conditions? Will someone go old school and do some digging and start calling BS BS?

What is happening in the USA? McCain should have vetted Palin. She is NOT ready to run anything. She is being hidden and this is a sick game McCain is playing with the American People.

People open your eyes. Do you honestly think either McCain or Palin can run the country?

The answer is NO.

Thanks Debbie:

I know must of the folks who hang out on the CNN political ticker are political junkies (paid or otherwise) but I would truly like to see the circus of the presdential campaign stop for a few days while our elected leaders deal with the financial and economic issues.
We can go back to playing gotcha politics on Monday, if/when it has been dealt with. I know many Obama supporters feel the suspension of his campaign was a media stunt, and I'm certainly no McCain mind reader, but I DO know – that it is a healthy step. People can't really expect something meaningful to come out of D.C. while this circus continues.

»The Americans are NOT dumb. John McCain/Sarah "wonderful Lady" Palin will be the WINNERS. Of course.

Palin is right. Unfortunately, that's the road we're on if we let this economic situation keep sliding downhill. A depression.

McCain-Palin – 2008

MCCAIN/PALIN TICKET "TO NOWHERE"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN

Sarah Palin what do you know about economy, you lied about energy supply to US 3% to 20%, Bridge and Road to nowhere-your cronies Bush/Cheney and McCain Mr Derelegulator mess it up, and they should fix it?

WHY IS THE MEDIA BEING SO QUIET ABOUT MCCAIN NOT WANTING TO DEBATE?

WHAT IS GOING ON? NOW MCCAIN'S CAMPAIGN WANTS TO POSTPONE THE BIDEN VS. PALIN DEBATE!

I SMELL A RAT! I THINK PALIN'S NOT READY........SO THEY ARE CANCELING THE DEBATES SO THAT PALIN DOES NOT HAVE TO DEBATE!

WHERE IS THE FREE-PRESS?? WHY ARE HARD QUESTIONS NOT BEING ASKED?????????????????????????????????????????

lol, I find it amusing that John McLiar, and Daily Scandal Palin are talking about wanting to tell the truth. I think that's good. It'd be a first from them.

Once a person becomes a nominated for office they automatically know everything about everything. I bet if this woman was asked she could tell us how to get to Mars for $9.95.

This bail out only puts money into someone's pocket. Think about it. If you have $700 bucks in your pocket and loose $1.00, will you miss it?

These guys are pushing this issue to line their pockets before they are kicked out of office.

Elaine & Tracy: I noticed his eye drooping too. And, without makeup, his color is awful. Get ready for President Palin and First Dude serving mooseburgers at the WH state dinners!

»Sarah Palin=Beautiful,wonderful,very capable and very CLEVER.This lovely Lady is our next Vice-President. Of course.

I am not going to lambast Sarah Palin anymore because at this point, it is useless. The key point in all of this is John McCain’s judgment. He selected a VP candidate this is just not prepared at all and did it just for political brownie points. He keeps her sequestered and unavailable at all times, controlling the smallest access to her.

He said that the economy is fundamentally strong, then goes off angrily and says fire a bunch of people. In the meantime, he finds time to go on shows like the View and Rachael Ray while a crisis deepened. He violates the Republican Party’s platform and supports a bailout of Wall Street.

Then, all of a sudden two days before the first debate, he said he is going to cancel the debate and suspend his campaign but has time to do interviews with Katie Couric and to do the Clinton Global Initiative? Herky jerky and razzle dazzle. This is not Presidential behavior, this is manic.

I don’t question his experience, but I really question his mental stability and judgment.

Both senators should do their job- the one they currently hold and are getting paid for- not the one they campaign to DO.

Get to work. You are both senators.

Shame on Obama.

Good for McCain.

And... sorry folks, Sarah is right- so you have no grounds to criticize her.

palin you are the GREAT DEPRESSION!!! do you think sitting with a bunch of foreigners makes you any smarter, why not get before the AMERICAN PRESS, people are sick of hearing about your beauty pagent , America's falling apart and all you have to add is i'm a beauty queen, you are not a beauty inside, full of lies, and corrupsion, we don't want you to lead us ,go home.

She maybe a very attractive woman & I am not being sexists but she is clueless.....as for the McCain campaign being put on hold it is all political he is DC for photo ops....I feel certain this was just a way the GOP is using to try & put McBush ahead in the polls trying to get the independant vote the republicans are die hearts so they will actually believe that McBush is in DC to make things happen....GOSH I am proud to be a DEMOCRAT....

I think Gov Palin gave the type of answer that I would give on a national tv interview. Of course though I admit that I know very little about economics and am just the average American worker trying hard to make a living and support his family. So that being the case perhaps I also have the creds to be VP and maybe lead the country one day too!

Thank you Sarah Palin for that enlighted opinion, we could find ourselves there if the American people are stupid enough to elect you and McCain, so that you may continue everything our fearless leader Bush has started.

Bailouts and Golden Parachutes? It should be more like Bail Bonds and Orange Jumpsuits!!!!!

Last I checked, the election is still going to be November 4. There is no delaying that, and the debates should be allowed to go on. The financial crisis was started by the GOP, so if McCain wants to go back and suffer with his party, let him.
And for those who disagree with placing the majority of the blame on the GOP, let me point out this fact. The GOP was locked into congress and the Senate from 1994-2006. Even though the Dems are in control of the majority, the President is vetoing their bills like crazy. Thus, even from 2006-2008, the blame can still be placed on the GOP. Economic disasters don't happen overnight people!

When will McCain and the republicans "unchain that pit bull"; she looks more like a chihuahua.

The Rep. Always threaten us, but this time, this would not work!

Time to put petty politics aside.

Stop trashing this woman.

She is right and McCain took the correct course of action.

NOW is not the time for Obama to shirk his job responsibilities for his CURRENT JOB just so he can campaign for his NEXT job.

BOTH senators belong in Washington working on this problem- that is the job we are PAYING them to do.

"McCain is Right," where have you been? Neither Obama nor McCain are on the committees hashing out this bailout. They're working out the final touches and now McCain rides in to save the day. Do you really believe that? Where was he 9 days before? Oh yeah, he was telling us the economy is strong! Good grief. This is run, duck, and hide politics, a political ploy, and people actually believe he's riding in on his white horse to save the day. Is there no hope for us?

I'm not panicking. The people with more than $100K in the bank aren't either; their the ones who have their money in the Bahamas, Bermuda, etc.
My grandparents and parents survived the Great Depression, WWII and Korean War because they believed America could and would turn itself around!

Everyone listen to Roger!! Roger is a very smart! Actually.....Roger you should replace Palin as vp nominee. You could help McCain get out of his slump. Very good point about Rome and Russia as well as a scary one.

I watched Sarah Palin in an unscripted few moments on CNN last night. She was fumbling for words and answers. It's suspicious that she is kept from the press. It's like she isn't allowed. What's to hide and why is this happening in a free country? I don't think she is up to the task of VP. As regards delaying debates – It's obvious with McCain trying to delay his debate and asking for the VP debate to be delayed, he nor Sarah are ready. Were they ever ready to be leaders of the US? If he thinks he will gain votes by diverting his attention to the bailout then he is counting on stupid voters. I don't think the voters are stupid and they can see right through this ploy. Enough with the Republican way of doing things behind closed doors. Let McCain and Palin take their knocks in a straight out debate.

Fear mongering will not work this time around.

Joe Biden makes stupid statements everyday. There was no TV in 1929. If Gov. Palin made the stupid statements that Biden makes it would be all over the news. Double standard? I would trust Palin that an idiot like Biden that makes false statements every time he opens his mouth.

McCain suspends his campaign and goes back to work, thats leadership. Obama does not want any part of it. He might have to make a decision, instead of talking and he can't vote present. He wants to debate and has already turned down a debate 10 times. TALK TALK thats all Obama does.

Isn't it funny that the McCain supporters that posted comments to this article completely ignored the fact that she could not come up with any specific examples of what McCain has done in 26 years to take a stand on the economic issues facing us today. Her response is totally unacceptable. She is totally unacceptable.

If anyone believes Palin I have a 26 million dollar "road to nowhere" you can buy, oh wait the taxpayers already paid for that! Hypocricy & lies has replaced the "straight talk express".

Yes, its difficult to bone up on world politics and history in a couple of months. That's why we normally elect politicians who hold degrees and PhDs in law or history....
This reminds me of a show on BBC America where random people are plucked off the street and trained for a week in a specific profession (hairdresser, chef etc). Often they dont do too well but it is entertaining. In this case, its just insulting and scary.

Watch the Obamabots and Palin haters throttle Sarah for being honest and telling it like it is.

We are ALREADY in a depression folks- look at the facts.

Our sorry leaders are trying to scramble to prevent a total meltdown.

Too much easy money- too much easy credit- too much greed- too much stupidity.

Sarah rings true.

I for one do not want McCain or Palin in charge of our economy.
I know that McCain is delaying this Debate because they know that they cant put Palin on stage. So now they will try and get rid of the VP debate. Just another tactic or stunt from McCain. It really scares me that they could actually lead our country. These ploys have to stop. Put Palin out there and tell her to start taking questions from our media. It's time. The time is now.

Palin is a Liar that gets feed information for her to get through the day. in that interview she said she doen't no how Mccain Pushed for regulation in his 26 years in office when catie pushed her all she can do is recite what they told her. She is the Most flawed Vp ever these makes me think now that the lady gives me my food at mac donalds could one day just pop up and Be VP. Scary Scary Scary

Another Great Depression could happen ............ if McCain's elected

Good to finally hear some honest comments from McCain/Palin to confirm us of the true consequences from the deregulation, so is it time to turn the page? Maybe it is still not too late for them to learn something new and accept reality. But hopefully they would not be the one who will start learning from Day one. The 3:00 a.m. telephone call may come too soon and they have to put it on hold first and answer later.

I'm reading the comments, reading the blogs and the reaction to all this and I cant keep from laughing at this repub ticket, anything and everything they do or say is just soo funny, they are humilating harcore repugs, George Will must be rolling his eyes and to think the repug supporters are having anything to say in their defense is just sooo funny, these two will go down as the most brainless due in american political history, just can keep from laughing!!!!

She is predicting an American future if She and McCain win this Election.

Obama doesn't want to delay the debate and actually do the job he was elected for because his head is so in the clouds about being president he's already put down a hefty deposit with the flag making companies to add 7 more stars.

Or could it be that he won't go back because he's afraid that people will see just how much knowledge he lacks. He's great a saying change, put can't do anything to back it up.

Obama – All talk, no action.

About his left eye – it's getting worse. I'm thinking he is suffering mini-strokes and is drugged to appear as normal as possible. Hope I'm wrong. I want him well enough to KNOW he lost.

she'll get back to you?
ummm, 'the iranians are threatening to nuke israel,what do you do gov. palin?' "i'll get back to you on that."
"how'd i do, daddy warbucks?'

john. " please return to the bus. katie?"
yes, john?
" i'll get back to you on that, too."

Jesus...how UNqualified can a vp-pick be?
My gosh, if she moves on that way she will be in Guiness Book of Records next year as "worst VP-pick of all times"
I just can pray, Americans are smart enough to do the right choice, actually it's playing into Obamas direction again, North Carolina is a toss-up again and Obama even in front there, with ca. 1% advantage. Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania, Michigan and Virginia, THESE states will get a blue paint in 40 days.

Obama/Biden by landslide!

Why get mad at the truth?

Americans know this is so.

Obamabots will slam her for not lying to us- the very transparency and straight talk they claim to want.

SHE HAS NO CLUE ABOUT WHAT MCCAIN HAS DONE , YES HE HAS DONE A LOT AS A MAVERICK, DOES SHE EVEN KNOW WHAT MAVERICK MEANS

i AM OUT OF HERE , I HAVE HAD ENOUGH.

THERE IS NOTHING ABOUT HER THAT CONVINCES ME SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE THE JUDGEMENT ABOUT THE ECONOMY SHE IS MAKING. SHE MAY BE MIMICKING SOMEONE ELSE, BUT SHE APPEARS TO BE CLUELESS TO ME. I JUST COULD NOT BE MORE THRILLED TO KNOW THE PAKISTANI PREZ THINKS SHE IS GORGEOUS. THIS GIVES ME SUCH COMFORT TO KNOW A WORLD LEADER HAS THE HOTS FOR HER.
EVERY TIME SHE ANDMCCAIN OPEN THEIR MOUTHS, A THOUSAND UNDECIDED VOTES SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY GO TO OBAMA AND BIDEN. THANK GOD FOR OBAMA AND BIDEN.
LET THE DEBATES BEGIN ON SCHEDULE.

This Couric interview confirms that Palin is dangerously unqualified to be in the executive office.

Cmon cnn...

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Really, I thought, according to McCain, the fundamentals of the economy are strong? He switches positions so often and so quickly that I'm surprised he doesn't have whiplash.

I know must of the folks who hang out on the CNN political ticker are political junkies (paid or otherwise) but I would truly like to see the circus of the presdential campaign stop for a few days while our elected leaders deal with the financial and economic issues.
We can go back to playing gotcha politics on Monday, if/when it has been dealt with. I know many Obama supporters feel the suspension of his campaign was a media stunt, and I'm certainly no McCain mind reader, but I DO know – that it is a healthy step. People can't really expect something meaningful to come out of D.C. while this circus continues.

I agree.

And McCain has shown his leadership- while Obama wants to put his responsibility as a sitting senator aside and continue to campaign for his NEW job.

Obama needs to stop putting his campaigning AHEAD of his current job as senator.

Obama is being PAID to do his current job. Time to stop campaigning and take on his responsibility as a sitting Senator.

I applaud McCain's leadership on this.

Obama is out for himself. He needs to do the job he is already hired to do and not worry about the new job he wants to have.

His teleprompter didn't fail – he was receiving applause that we couldn't hear – CNN could hear it.

IDIOT – stop spreading fear and lies.

ASK PALIN TO SPELL POTATO !!!!!!! DUH !!!

Elaine-

I think you are on to something about McCain's health- I said the same thing to my husband last night. Has his eye always been droopy or did something happen???? I can't remember noticing his eye in the past. If he has had a stroke or something- he needs to come clean.

Which candidate showed more leadership during the financial crisis:

The one who set aside politics as usual to do the business of the American people...
or the one who would rather multi-task from a safe distance?

Hey, why don't McCain/Palin suspend the election on 4th Nov indefinitely as it has lots of things to stand up to. The October Surprise is to put aside politics and suspend the election for Bush to carry on.

Palin is the perfect figure-head for the republican party. She gives snappy one-liners, but she doesn't know much, doesn't do much, and when she does act, she makes a collosal mess out of it.

I say media outlets should give her and McCain a deadline for Palin to be made available.

No interviews and/or press conference by the deadline = absolutely no coverage of Palin.

Grow a pair and take control of the situation CNN. They can't live without the media, and they know that, but you can live without her. The media is allowing McCain/Palin to manipulate it by apoproaching them as supplicants and publishing whatever scraps they throw you. Stop publishing scraps until they give you actual substance.

Lets shoot the messenger.

Of course she is right.

People want to be lied to, but she is a straight shooter.

Easy credit got us here. Even this plan may not save us. At best it will soften and cushion the blow.

She is, unfortunately, an idiot due to being placed in water over her head. Nice try Palin but you need some more seasoning so you won't sound like a mechanical robot further indicating your lack of knowledge.

How does McCain think this empty head is a presidential or a VP material?

Is it me, or is McCain's left eye now half closed. Has this always been or is this new or am I seeing something that is not there.

Watching his speech announcing his suspension of the campaign and even that talk at the Clinton deal, his left eye does not look right.

Sarah Palin is not ready for Press, for Debate and for Presidency. After 8 yrs of republicans in Washington, do we need more?..Wake up America.

what the hell does she know about anything?

Im quite sure MANY people will be very depressed if Farah Failin finds her way into the White House

McCain supposedly suspended his campaign to go to Washington to help solve the financial crisis. What is he doing this morning in New York giving a speech? This is his idea of suspending his campaign?
As usual, McSame is flopping around in an erratic fashion, running his mouth, flailing his arms, and accomplishing nothing except stealing Barack Obama's ideas and turning himself into a distraction from the country's real problems.
The debates are the country's only chance to make a side by side comparison of the candidates, and he wants to duck out. Is he afraid that he and Palin can't stand up to the scrutiny of the voters?

Palin looked out of the window to get this one too!!! She has a big hole(depression) in her back yard!!!

The Republicans only use FEAR. If they do not intend to scare to us, while is McBush doing what he is doing, calling off debates, suspending his campaign, so he can do what? He has no place in DC now or ever. He thinks he is the BIG DOG and he is calling the shots, telling others what they can do. When did he become a director of how both campaigns are run and when things will happen? Bring on the debates, continue with the campaigns, and lets get this thing over with. Nov 4 can not come to soon for me.
Time limits are needed as well as how long a campaign can be run. Two years is a bit long. I think if you are going to run for another office, you need to give up the one you already have so that governement can continue without you. If you lose, well buddy you are out of a job.

HA! So this is the reason why McCain wants to "postpone" the VP debates...He's afraid Mrs. "I'm-Ready-to-be-Veep" is going to stick her foot in her mouth and send his already spiraling-out-of-control campaign into further oblivion.

Nice to know that Palin is an economic expert as well as a foreign policy expert, since from her hotel room in NYC she can see Wall Street!

My mind is now at ease.

yes, and by taking $1Trillion out of our pockets, it's not going to help.

The bipartisan crowd is running towards the cliff happily together. Only one candidate is saying this is STUPID. It is Bob Barr. He has spoken out against these bailouts. I know the spin is the fear-mongering of the Dems and Republicans about a great depression, but each time a too-big-to-be-allowed-to-fail corporation starts to fail, we bail them out. Each time, bigger and bigger and more dire consequences if we don't.

It's time we held our ground and stopped the madness. Where is the government's money actually coming from? Who bails out the government. Our debt is huge and growing like crazy. For all of the Republicans who chant" smaller government" Your only chance is to vote Barr. For Democrats who dream back to the days of Clinton's reduction of the deficit and a plan for the debt, Your only chance is Barr. For those who understood Perot's message–things have only deteriorated and Your only choice is Barr.

Don't let the two parties scare us into giving up more of our money. This is loan-sharking pure and simple. The two parties are trying to bully us into ponying up more cash. Do YOU have extra cash to give for taxes? I don't. I'm voting for Bob Barr.

Obamas teleprompter is having issues in his speech! LOL This is a leader or a good reader? Give him a sticker, good boy Barack.

Palin is a lightweight.

Obama needs to stop putting his campaigning AHEAD of his current job as senator.

Obama is being PAID to do his current job. Time to stop campaigning and take on his responsibility as a sitting Senator.

I applaud McCain's leadership on this.

Obama is out for himself. He needs to do the job he is already hired to do and not worry about the new job he wants to have.

It was recommended that I play the devil's advocate, and see why the McCain*Palin ticket appeals to others. I can't seem to do it.

I've heard references to the great depression all week, and all of a sudden Sarah says it and it is taken as prophecy. She knows nothing of the economy to boot. What a crock. Shall we wash her feet?

No coment realy she is a fool where will she get them from and when will she bring them. What a joke she has no substance.

She is right on target.

This plan may alleviate it or prolong it- either way, ALL Americans WILL pay the piper for the unethical and irresponsible actions of a few.

Don't kill the messenger.

Sarah is the only politician telling us the real truth.

only if McCain/Palin is in the white house

I didn't see the interview did McCain actually say "I do think we need to tell people the truth". When he and his running mate start doing this please let the rest of us know.

As for suspending his campaign, please give me a break. I hope Obama doesn't blink, and lets you and Bush know that you can either have a debate on Friday, or see him looking presidential at a town hall in Mississippi. I'm sure you had time to return Bono's call yesterday, while you were caring about the rest of us. This "crisis" has been going on since last week and rich guys are still rich and poor guys are poorer, and John McCain cares more for bailing out his rich buddies.

If Palin is elected, I will be Greatly Depressed.

A reformer. how can you reform something you know nothing about.
Did we not learn anything from the Bush years. The had no clue about implication of his action.

NO BAILOUT !! no one cared about main streets great depression and you GOP people thought it was fine BUT WHEN YOUR DONORS GO BELLY UP ITS A MAJOR PROBLEM NO.....HELL NOO!!!!

Yes, if McCain/Palin wins, another Great Depression could happen. We already knew that.

America needs these debates now. The country is in a mess and the American people need to know where each candidates stand and how they plan on tackling the serious issues of the day. These debates are as equally important as the Wall Street mess, if not more important. The fact that McCain wants to postpone them is disturbing, to say the least. The next president will face the toughest crisis since the Great Depression. We need to know how each candidate plans to address this crisis and we need to know now.

She is RIGHT- but the Obamabots and the media will criticize her for speaking the truth to the American people.

We have been treated like idiots thus far and others are trying to lead us by our noses.

Greed and stupidity created this problem. All Americans- even those who never flipped a home, never defaulted on a loan, never borrowed money they could not afford to pay back- will suffer.

The Banks failed to preserve the trust of the public and greedy speculators grabbed a profit.

yes another great depression if we election Mcpalin to the ticket..

WE NEED NEW LEADERSHIP..

O.B.08

Palin is all legs but no substance. She reminds me of G.W. Bush who pronounces nuclear , as nucular. She also reminds me of Dan Quayle.

No bailout deal should provide any provisions for bonuses or "Golden Parachutes" for companies that are directly linked to this fiasco. Any deal that allows provisions for these things should be shot down by the committees. Any committee member who endorses these perks should be voted out of office. November is the time to do a good "House Cleaning" In the words of a famous fictional character that fits exceptionally well in Washington right now: (The Joker) This town needs an enima!

I agree. It would be a very great depression if McChicken/Palin win.

"I'm John McCain and I'm too scared to debate Obama."

Palin is an idiot.

This whole postponment of the debate is to keep Palin from facing both the press and the American people.

The debates should go on, and in fact the bailout options debated in full before Congress signs another blank check like they did for Iraq.

Here we go, Palin is actually going to pretend that she knows anything about how the economy and the credit markets works. Do she actually know what a depression is.
Give me a break like we are all fools...

Birds (no pun intended) of the same feather fly together.

McSame/Painlin

The ole liberal media bias again eh Sarah? The audacity to ask for details. Where's the teleprompter when you need it. Jeez is this what the next four years could look like? scary.

Sinderbrand – Censorship is so "Bush/Rove/Cheney"-Like. Stop it.

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McCain panicked big time – much like he did when he made propaganda films in Nam.

I'm voting early for Obama and then my TV goes dead until the election. It's over for McCain to even redeem himself at this point.

He's lied, stabbed Obama in the back at every turn, and used every devious method he could to deceive the public. Even put a subpoena-dodger on his ticket. NO MORE.

Oh, Sarah, you have clearly taken a page from the Bush playbook.

Fear, fear, fear in the name of more votes.

Please, for the sake of this nation, go back to Alaska where you can rule with unfettered power and ignorant bliss.

ROFLMAO. Palin telling people that she "thinks we need to tell people the truth" is, in and of itself, another LIE. She quite obviously does not think that.

And you've gotta love that she ran scared from providing specific examples, admitting that the information was not in her head, but must be obtained from someone else. Is it really any wonder that she, McCain and the rest of the Republican party are terrified of letting her debate Conan the Delawarian next Thursday?

McCain later told Couric that although he believes conditions are dire in the nation’s financial markets, he’s not sure "if exactly a depression" would happen.

"I don't think we need to scare people, but I do think we need to tell people the truth," he said.

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What would McCain know about truth?

Kathy Couric asked her three times to state one policy McCain has led to suggest his fight for stricter oversight on the financial market and she still couldn't say one. Finally she decided to bow out by saying she will find out and get back to Kathy on it. What a vice presidential candidate. That's why McCain is trying hard to change the topic of discussion from their failures to what they want America to believe is their strength only that it's not.

How can you tell people the truth when neither you nor your running mate KNOW THE TRUTH? Even if we accept the pessimistic view that "all politicians lie", you, Mr. McCain have taken lying to a new low level.

Don't disgrace yourself any further. Quit and go home!

Ok, McCain. We've been "punked". Who is your real vp candidate? Is it Romney, Libermann, or Ridge?

Palin and McCain are a joke! They won't give the press access to Palin and now they're both trying to dodge the debates! What a scam! McCain "doesn't want to play politics"?!?!?

That's ALL he's playing!!!

REJECT THESE TWO, AMERICA!!!

Obama/Biden '08!!!

Yes- even WITH the bailout- it could happen.

I applaud Sarah for being open and honest with the American People.

Obama will criticize the situation- then promise us solutions- then blame it on his predecessor when his "solutions" fail.

I prefer Sarah's approach.

First of all, Palin has no idea what the possible outcomes of our current economic predicament might be. My take on this woman is that she is an intellectual lightweight, much like our current president – except that she went to state universities rather than prestigious private Yale.

Second, we are being stampeded to a decision by deliberately contrived scare talk. Something is afoot. There is skullduggery going on. We are being conned, flim-flammed, hornswaggled, and taken to the cleaners by the same gang that has done it to us so many times now: voodoo economics, the deficit, the savings and loan debacle, Iraq, the Patriot Act. How many times, O America, will you fall for the same hogwash! As the philosopher says, "You can't fix stupid."

We need to slow down and think through what we are doing and what the outcome should be. Wall street figures that if we give them a whole bunch of money, then their problems are solved – until they lead us into the next meltdown. Each time they persuade us to buy into their crackpot economic schemes, they come out much, much, much richer and we come out with more debt, lower incomes, crappier benefits, and fewer prospects for improvement.

Sh;s the one that was part of a religion that said that Alaska was the savior land for the oncoming Apocalypse and was protected against witches a couple years ago.

Palin responded: “I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”
Yeah right...
The media needs to keep pressing on Palin. Show her for the incompetant she really is.
Gosh knows a 30 second photo op and 8 second sound bytes will be all you guys will get from here on out if you don't check this behavior.
And what happens if she is sitting in the driver's seat and something important comes up? Will she shut down the media? The country? Incompetants (like "w") always cloak the inactions or misdeeds evoking "National Security". With her I am afraid it will be worse.

John McCain and Sarah Palin are the most ridiculous people I have ever seen run for presidency. They BOTH completely disagreed that we were in a recession, which Obama has been saying for months now.

They BOTH decided to conveniently wait until the President declares the economy is faultering, which is most likely a campaign trick in and of itself. That's remarkably similar to Sarah Palin's, "I was against the Bridge To Nowhere" claim, which she was in favor of until Congress voted against it.

The point being that these two are ruthless, lying, cheating, tomfooleries. They belittle the American people from high atop their imaginary pedastals, and YET there are still people out there that believe in them!

The ones that really irk me are the so-called "young Republicans"....This concept BLOWS my mind. How can ANYONE under the age of 40 could support these clowns?? DO YOU NOT SEE A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD?? DOES IT BRING YOU JOY TO THINK THAT IN 20, 30 YEARS YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF YOUR CHILDREN WILL BE ONE OF POVERTY, WAR, FAMINE, AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE?????

Of course, McCain wants SO BADLY to have the Presidential debate moved to the day of the scheduled VP debate. Two reason for this...
One, McCain knows Obama is going to answer the questions the same way he has been anwering them throughout his entire campaign without flip-flopping on MAJOR "now type" issues. Secondly, the GOP wants to throw out the VP debate all together...Sarah Palin is will never be prepared to debate foreign policy with the head of the Foreign Relations Committee, a man who is on a first name basis with some of the World's foremost leaders.

OBAMA 08!!!! He will keep America strong.

Wow..."I will find some and I'll bring them to you"? Well lady, we dont have time to wait for you to come up with real answers to our problems. Looks like if you are not reading out of a script, you are as dumb as Bush and Cheney combined.

MORE SCARE TACTICS FROM THE REPULICAN PARTY. AND THE BEST PART IS AMERICA HAS BECOME SO STUPID IT WILL FALL FOR THIS AGAIN. GET A GRIP PEOPLE. STOP LISTENING TO THESE TWO LIARS ALREADY. IT'S SICKENING.

McCain, when 9/11 happened, we did not suspend school or any others works, because, we, American, DO NOT surrender to crisis, period ! That is American value !

Are these two clowns serious? Palin is so unexperience it was so obvious in this interview with Katie. And mccain has the nerve to say we need to be honest with the people. His whole campaign is based on lies and flip flops. mccain is very scary and this sidekick palin is just as scary.

Obama/Biden

Sarah tells it like it is.

That is why she IS a reformer.

She is right.

Greed and stupidity have caused our economy to fail.

I am guilty of neither- flipping homes, making profits, nor did I borrow money that I could not afford to borrow.

But ONCE AGAIN- I am taking the fall for those who gamed the system and were irresponsible.

McCain and Palin are right on the money, here.

By the way, you shouldn't run away from the debates. Yes, you are not going to do well in the debates, but it looks even worse for you not to even show up. People have been waiting months for this. All our DVR's are set to record it. Explain yourself!

wow.. john mccain correcting sarah palin in regards of how much to scare someone. well .. he should know, seeing how that is the basis of his entire campaign, right wing scare tactics .. (in a snarky john mccain voice*hey granny in kansas.. al queda is coming to get you, vote for me*) lol

More scare tactics by these colossal liars.

PALIN DISCUSSING THE ECONOMY IS LIKE PARIS HILTON DISCUSSING THE ECONOMY. WHEN WILL THIS FARCE END?!!!!

Palin is an amateur to the facts, McCain has run on moving federal government away from regulation, I don't remember McCain introducing any official concern over the practices of Fannie, and Freddie.

She is the Great Republican hood ornament who blows into the wind and speaks only the words she is told. What a disgrace to the women in the country. She only talks when the men tell her.
Certainly this woman can be unleashed now- she had made it thus far without the Mc Cain brains. She will make mistakes- don't we all.
They need to spend more time on Senator Mc Cain and truth now rather than Gov. Palin. The Letterman lie was rather interesting.
Loose her and let her go.
Fergerson said she went through Foreign Affairs Speed Date Meetings.

Either McCain can send Palin in his place to DC, or in his place to the debate tomorrow. She MUST be getting sick and tired of being dismissed, at every public opportunity, as a brat that has to be chained and muzzled.

Let's let her discuss her ideas now, rather than later, at least her overall views at some level of abstraction or detail, wherever she's more comfortable at this point. Why are they playing such games with her and on the American people? Let's let the debates go on, and let's let people state their positions, pending release of more economic data.

Many, many people are wary of another depression, whether it's a politically savvy thing to acknowledge or not. McCain hasn't been saying or doing so many bright things at all these days. He cannot keep up the pace, as many suspected would be the case. Don't do our country in out of vain pride, John. Sarah, have your say.

This is why John McCain wants to push off the VP debate. No way does McCain want Sarah Palin on a stage debating Joe Biden. This is the most unprepared VP candidate in history. Dan Quayle was bad, but Mrs. Palin is horrendous.

Not a gender based statement, just an opinion after listening to her.(Unfortunate that I have to make this clarification, but the McCain camp has used Palin's gender to try to explain why people are questioning her qualifications. It couldn't be that she isn't qualified, it must be because she is a women.)

Would you attack Russia under this circumstance? Remember – from the Roman Empire to USSR – the downfall of great nations starts with excessive war and weak economy.

Obama is all talk and no action. No record to challenge? He makes great speeches, (with a teleprompter) and not much else. I so wanted to vote for a Democrat this election, I thought we can't lose. Now we are in a tie, when it should have been a given? I may still write Hillary on my ballot, if not, I vote for McCain. I think Obama is in over his head. The Peter Principal, at its highest. "I did not vote for the war in Iraq," isn't going to cut it. Both he and McCain have missed more votes then any Senators. Where is Obamas' record? At least with McCain, we have something to look at. The most important debate is on the Senate floor, right now; today.

Obama is all talk and no action. No record to challenge? He makes great speeches, (with a teleprompter) and not much else. I so wanted to vote for a Democrat this election, I thought we can't lose. Now we are in a tie, when it should have been a given? I may still write Hillary on my ballot, if not, I vote for McCain. I think Obama is in over his head. The Peter Principal, at its highest. "I did not vote for the war in Iraq," isn't going to cut it. Both he and McCain have missed more votes then any Senators. Where is Obamas' record? At least with McCain, we have something to look at. The most important debate is on the Senate floor, right now; today.

When did these geniuses figure all this out! Was it the day that McCain said the fundamentals of the economy was very strong, was it the day he wanted Cox fired, was it the day he say Obama was resp. for the WHOLE economic mess, was it the day he saw his poll numbers drop, or was the day that Palin met with world leaders and realised she was waaaaay out of her league so they came up with a plan to stall her debate with Biden so she could "study up" some more....so let's put our campaign on hold so we can deal with the economic crisis....that McCain didn't understand a week ago when he said there was noooo problem with the economy! McCain no matter what tricks you try between now and Nov. 4.....YOU STILL WILL LOSE THIS ELECTION. GOD don't like ugly!

SP needs to study up on history so that she would know that it was much more than a stock market failure that caused the problems of the great depression. I guess they didn't teach that at any of her colleges as she received her communications degree.

McCain is taking the correct posotion.

Both Obama and McCain are being paid as sitting senators.
They BOTH need to stop campaigning and RETURN to do the job they are being paid to do. Why should they shirk their responsibility NOW and still think they are qualified to be president in 40 days?

I don't understand why Americans are okay with both candidates putting their campaigns first.

Their current job- the one we are currently PAYING them to do- is the MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITY NOW.

Support John McCain if you're ready for the sequel, The Great Depression II.

SARAH PALIN IS A JOKE!!!

Everyone is asking: "If McCain and Obama don't have a debate this Friday, why don't we replace Friday night with the VP DEBATE with Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?!?" You'd think that'd be a no-brainer!!!

Swap the debats.
Let's see Palin and Biden debate on Friday.

What are the Republicans afraid of?

"Palin pointed to John McCain’s warnings about the state of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac two years ago. " So Palin, what was last week's comment ("Fundamentals of our economy are still strong") about?

"McCain later told Couric that although he believes conditions are dire in the nation’s financial markets, he’s not sure "if exactly a depression" would happen. "I don't think we need to scare people, but I do think we need to tell people the truth," he said." Again, just last week, you were optimistic about this issue. How, within a week's time, can you switch your stance like this? It begs the question, "Have you been paying attention?"

People they are trying to strike fear into you all,

Obame is the best choice 4 this country

Obama 08

I'm surpised she was in school that day and read about the 'Great Depression' or did someone prep her for that comment. She is LAUGHABLE! It would be funny if it wasn't so serious.

Okay... Miss "Pitt Bull" needs to just STOP talking. Every time she talks she makes a BIGGER PIG WITH LIPSTICK of herself.

First, this whole meetings with foreign dignitaries was NOTHING but PHOTO-OP. Sarah Palin was NOT talking about foreign issues, because she's CLUELESS.

These Dignitaries KNEW she's a "BIMBO" because they DON'T KNOW ANYTHING about Sarah Palin either. They are NOT about to discuss foreign issues with little Miss "Pitt Bull" knowing she's clueless.

John McCain has proven that he's NOT SO CONFIDENT in his own VP pick. He's done NOTHING but kept a tight muzzle on her mouth and keeps a tight LEASH around her neck on where she goes, and who she speaks to. HA! HA! HA!

I've never known a "pitt bull" to be trained like a CHUHAUHAU!!!

AYE KARAMBA!!!!

She says she can give examples but can't name any... she will "try to find you some".

How about examples from the Keating 5? Or better yet, McCain's past of helping with deregulation of the banking industry that helped get the economy in this mess in the first place?

Don't you think this situation can be handled over the phone from florida???

There is no need for anyone to show up. Things will take care of themselves.. That's how you multitask.

the more i hea sarah palin the more worried i get .she says one thing mcCain says one thing .i dont know butis it wise to have this woman in any office at all.

If she and McCain win in November another DEPRESSION is a guarantee!

Wake Up America!

Sarah Palin has only spoken the truth about where she and John McCain wants to take this country, into a deep Depression. Sarah Palin herself has run the state of Alaska into a record Debt like Georgia W. Bush has done for the whole American country. So, that by itself tells you about what kind of executive experience she has, and this is not the kind of experience the American people need in the White House. Please read between the lines.

McCain = no change

Obama/Biden

What in God's heaven is going on with these Mccain people? If you ask Palin about Mccain's specific accomplishment, the answer is I'll check and get back to you...if you ask Meg Stapleton about Palin's specific accomplishment...the answer is I'll check and get back to you...
Do they think that the media has access to all the records...
the truth of the matter is in his 26 years Sen. John S. Mccain did not do much economy wise...just be real Sarah give a simple answer and you said you belive in God...Go repent and ask the Lord to give the courage to tell the truth

MCCAIN IS A CLOWN AND PALIN IS STUPID. IF THE FOOLISH AMERICANS VOTE FOR MCCAIN WE WILL BE IN A DEPRESSION. FEAR THATS ALL THEY KNOW .

OBAMA.........08

Funny how McCain cancelled the Letterman show but had time for Katie Couric....i guess he felt he needed to be in on the interview so he could help get Palin's foot out of her mouth. The cancelling of the debates are absurd~ We...the VOTERS have been waiting for these debates...as independents we deserve to have the debates as scheduled...if McCain feels he's needed in DC then let Palin & Biden debate.

Palin is not qualified. McCain's debate cancellation will make people wonder even more. McCain needed to cancel the debate for reasons other than polls numbers....health reasons. Have you seen his left eye lately? It is droopy like he had a stroke. Then he quickly hires a $5000 per day makeup artist. Curious. Any facial ticks, imperfections, etc. are compounded in high definition. Any one seeing this eye thing in high def would immediately question his ability to survive a full term. Then the question becomes the qualifications of Caribou "I can see Russia from my house" Barbie. I worked at a bank once, can I be Secretary of the Treasury now? McCain needed a few more days for the meds to kick in to help his eye thing hence this stunt to cancel the debate.

SARAH PAIN IS TRULY NOT READY FOR THIS VP POSITION...SHE HAS NO CLUE ABOUT FOREIGN AFFAIRS....NO CLUE.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

This is no longer funny. Please wake me from this nightmare! Palin isn't fooling anyone and I think McCain knows it.

McCain or Obama never seat on “House Financial Services Committee” or “Senate Banking Committee” who happen to be negotiating with the WH. So going to DC just before the deal is made is nothing but a photo op that McCain so desperately needs.
McCain has taken his hissy-fits to DC because we are not buying the story of “the dog eating his homework”. This is clearly a political stunt of grandstanding typical of Republicans. Who is McCain to threaten Congressional committees to rush though negotiations otherwise he won’t debate. McCain realized with the bailout plan hanging over this nation the debate on Friday was most likely to shift to the economy and he was nowhere ready for that butt whopping. As a matter of FACT McCain and Obama going to DC mid-stream of these negotiations are of no practical use and will just be a distraction. Once again “monkey wrench” McCain has thrown himself under the hood. McCain and Palin are like some irresponsible college kids, they’ve been partying in NYC and now they are begging for make up test by asking for debate postponement. McCain “Commander In Chief” 101. Be ready for many things to come at you from all direct at the same time.

WOW...."I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you".....and this is gonna be the person who might have to take over as President..

Is this a joke or what....The choice of Sarah Palin for VP is like a circus act!!! I mean I just don't get it......DOES ANYBODY GET IT, SO YOU CAN EXPLAIN IT TO ME??? THANK YOU!!!

The economy was fundamentally sound 9 days ago. Now it is on the verge of another Great Depression. Wow. Try explaining that one at the debates. Oh, wait. You're no longer cooperating with the Commission on Presidential Debates. Are they investigating you, too?

"I'll try to find some"?

She doesn't even have an example of ONE of McCain's economic accomplishments? His freakin' RUNNING MATE can't?

I'm experiencing a bit of great depressing already.

oh one other thing...does she know anything about the first Great Depression?

McCain is confused and Out Of Touch- how many gaffes will he make to prove the point? Now he says NO debate, how convenient. He has no need to postpone the debate, can't he focus on two things at once? As if his input is really going to matter. OOT! They're scared to put Palin on the debate stand, hopefully they'll have to at some point-without script fed questions and answers, let her articulate her responses without mantra or protective rhetoric. Can't wait!

When will Palin speak her own words and mind? Their campaign has made her into "Barbie doll" Sarah..it's insane. Keep up your great questions on this, CNN and Campbell Morgan!

Hey CNN,

Why are you covering up for John McCain?

Why are all these discussions closed?

Why are afraid to show how the people (voters) are so disappointed in McCain's selfish attempts the win an election at any means?!

SHAME ON YOU JOHN McCAIN!!

SHAME ON YOU CNN!!!

Both Obama and McCain are being paid as sitting senators.
They BOTH need to stop campaigning and RETURN to do the job they are being paid to do.

I don't understand why Americans are okay with both candidates putting their campaigns first.

Their current job- the one we are currently PAYING them to do- is the MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITY NOW.

Look America is SARAH PALIN ready to led are Country!!!!!!!!!!

NO DUH!!!!!!!!!

another expert,she can not even count the polar bears

I completely back McCain up on his decision to delay the dabates until a solution is met. And I agree with Clinton that people need to be more responsible and become one not a seperate party and vote on the person not on his race, age or sex.

I do believe bad times are ahead and preparing for the worst is the best we can do to prepare ourselves!

Palin is straight forward and I appreciate that while McCain is not as aggressive.
But I am sure Obama supporters will bash my comment......it's expected now and not right.

Palin pointed to John McCain’s warnings about the state of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac two years ago. She could not point to other instances where he had pushed for stricter oversight. “But can you give me any other concrete examples? Because I know you've said Barack Obama is a lot of talk and no action. Can you give me any other examples in his 26 years of John McCain truly taking a stand on this?” asked Couric.

Palin replied. “I can give you examples of things that John McCain has done, that has shown his foresight, his pragmatism, and his leadership abilities. And that is what America needs today.” Pressed for more specific examples, Palin responded: “I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”
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It's really REALLY bad when Katie Couric is too tough of an interview for Caribou Barbie.

--yes........if u and your stupid party get in to our W.H again.

"I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you," she said. Hmm, I don't know about that. And now we hear that the VP debates may be postponed. I wonder why?

Sarah Palin gives me "The GREAT DEPRESSION"..She's a walking disaster!

I know that the press is fed-up with playing "Where's Waldo" with
Palin. That is the main reason why they will never get my vote.

The Depression is your campaign trying to keep you out of the public eye. Talking points are good but they do require some meat every now and then.

“If John McCain wants to bow out, I’m willing to step in and take his podium on Friday,” said Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney, the former Georgia congresswoman. “The financial meltdown won’t come any closer to a resolution because a presidential debate is postponed. Now is the best time for Americans to see how prepared their leaders are to handle emergencies.”

So..., an Obama/McKinney debate challenge is leveled. Now we get to see just how big Obamaballs really are..

“I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”-Palin

guys i know and i feel for you, believe me, i really feel for you...it is getting harder and harder for you to even pretend to defend Palin and McCain, so all you can do is try to drag Obama down. the only problem is, the lies about Obama still pail in comparison to the truth about McCain/Palin...at some point you will realize that country first is to vote for Obama/Biden. but really, for now my heart goes out to you

If he suspended his campaign then why did he still do the interview and why is he doing the Global Intiatives thing today where he campaigned for himself? Also both repubs and dems in the senate said he is not needed, just his vote. Friday also they are suspending all action in the senate. And i won't even comment on palin's comments, she is clueless, I didn't even watch the interview (can;'t stand the site of her) but whatever she said was scripted. But she couln't even answer the question about the specific things mccain has done. People, please give me a break. Anyone that buys this crap deserves 4 more years.

oh, oh........did she not "clear" her comment with McCain??????
Gotta watch out for all those "tricky "questions........
Actualy , people are just VERY concerned.

"We're doomed! doomed...doomed...doomed!" Would Republicans stop stealing 1960's television dialogue from the late "Dr. Smith?"

The only reason McSleeze is opting out of the debate is to keep Sarah Palin from having the VP debate. McSleeze is worst than scum.

There is no reason why he can't debate. The American People deserve to hear from them. If Friday was Election Day would he opt out of that, also!! McCreep makes me sick.

I want to see Sarah Palin in an unrestrained press conference. She needs to show the ability to handle herself unshepherded in a situation that isn't carefully scripted and choreographed.

As if America needs any more evidence that this person is incompetent.
The first rule of crisis management is "Don't Spark Panic."

She failed and McCain had to try and cover for her.

Great depressions tend to happen after reckless barons of industry have their way with our economy and then leave us holding the shattered pieces of our dreams. This happened before in the 1920s and led to the New Deal and FDR's vision for a new society. Now that the Republicans have successfully gutted the social safety net set up under the New Deal and underfunded our infrastructure, schools and services to help finance their wars overseas, we are looking at a New Great Depression.

Well guess what, it would be insane to put McCain and Palin, proponents of deregulation, at the helm. Do you really think they would hold lobbyists and Wall Street accountable for their mess. No, they would continue down the road that Bush made: follow; follow; follow; follow; follow the yellow cake road. And you and I had better start thinking about our kids and our grandkids and whether they will have any future at all given the recklessness and idiocy of the criminal Bush Doctrine...you know, the one Palin can see from her backyard.

Why aren't these journalist asking the really tough questions the public wants to hear such as:

Mrs. Palin, WHAT IS THE McCAIN PLAN TO PULL THE COUNTRY OUT OF THE MESS THAT THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION IS LEAVING THE COUNTRY IN, AND WHY SHOULD WE TRUST ANOTHER REPUBLICAN TO FIX WHAT THE REPUBLICANS DESTROYED IN THE FIRST PLACE?

If Katie Couric, Lou Dobbs, and Glen Beck are so smart, why the hell don' they run for office? They can't be any more worthless than Palin!

Sarah has little credibility and should not make statements that would undermine any process going on in the congress to fix this mess. As for her own background, from troopergate, abuse of power gate, witness tampering gate, bridge to nowhere gate, Alaska earmark gate, minister gate, she has shown she is not the one to help clean out Washington.

About two weeks ago, web bloggers predicted that the McCain camp would be posturing to prevent the Biden-Palin debate from ever taking place. The attempt to "re-schedule" the first Obama-McCain debate into the place & time of the planned VP debate is move number one to keep Palin from having to debate Biden.

She was awful last night. Couric looked like she wanted to leave because the interview was so awful. Palin just repeats herself over and over again and looks so lost. I almost feel sorry for her. "I will find some and get back to you", is what she said when asked to give examples of McCain's record.

Is this for real?

I am glad two candidates for our nation's top offices actually care about our economy enough to stop the mud-slinging. A shame Obama's ego and inexperience have left him stangant in the face of major disaster.

Obama is not ready to lead. Maybe in another decade.

What a joke.
She knows nothing. McCain has done NOTHING to avoid the current crisis. His showboating to DC is useless. What a scam these two are.
For me, McCain is showing his propensity to act rashly and try to play the "hero", however he is a day (?? years) late and a dollar (or 700 billion) short since he supported all the policies that led to this.
He's just scared to debate since he has no stand of his own, only borrowed stances from whomever sounds best at that right moment... and delay the VP debate??? delay the flaying of the pitbull–a natural desire. Unacceptible.
Let the people finally see what a horrible decision he made with his choice.

McCain – Palin is running scare. Next, they will ask to delay the election until they know what is going on, the problem facing America so to speak.

"If can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen".

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Sarah my dear....

You're an idiot.

This crisis is on the backs of Democrats! It's written in history....look it up! Do not trust the Democrats!

Once again Palin knows nothing but want's to run her mouth about everything. And how dumb does she sound " McCain warned everyone about the state of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" but then he turns around not even two weeks ago and states "our economy is fundalmentally sound". And when Katie asked for specifics, Palin gives the "bail out " line, "I'll try to find some and bring them to you"???? Why don't you just tell Katie that you will have one of your staff get back with her. Katie, don't hold your breath, there are not really any truthful examples Palin can give. She is not only crazy christian fanatic , on top of that she is extremely clueless.

I saw this interview and thought Mrs. Palin was an amateur. She really did not know what she was talking about. Katie had this "Is this for real" look on her face. Has anyone compared this bailout crisis to the movie "Wag the Dog"? I think McCain had better do this debate on Friday, or WE the people will doubt he is ready to be our leader. Surely he realizes that we know he is not the one on the bailout committee. And, you know what? We don't believe President Bush either.

LOL and this woman is running VP for someone that said a week or two ago that the Economy is just fine!!!

Now they both are scrambling and reversing their opinions of it, when all the while AS USUAL ... Obama is right on the Money long ahead of them!!!

And as far as postponing the VP debate... HA.. that is funny and I figured it was next after McCain trying to weasel out of his debate. He doesnt want Palin anywhere near media for too long. To reveal his poor choice and her true colors!!

Now the Economist Palin is speaking

She might even prescribe an anti-depresant medication

Wayyyyy to insight panic in America, doesn't she know that if the US is paniced about the economy they vote Democrat...shes a lot dumber than i thought.

the reason why we are in the mess is because The Congress was NOT doing there job, of course the Media is not bring this out, Obama has taken 168.000 now who should be invetigated!! you got 350 Congressman who had there hands in the till for years, But the Media is only for Baby Boy Obama the Messiah people! Your Constanly going after McCain, Criticizeing everything He does, But you Have not Gone after Obama like you have Palin, Now this is a witch hunt for shore , you think the People are stupid when it come to the Media leaning to the Left, know we are not stupid!! We are being lied too by the Media and that is sad, you are doing more damage to the public, you are Satan tool of destruction, I dear you bring out this fact that some of the Democrats have taken Money off of these Companlys,

Way to go moose girl. Scare us senseless just like Cheney & co.

I'll go with Obama who says we will find a way forward.

Palin may suspend campaign!? What Campaign? Sarah Palin thinks she has entered another beauty contest? McCain has to control her comments. Her claim to fame is that she exposed the corrupt GOP of Alaska and killed the Bridge to Nowhere. If she gets too close to Washington, Sarah will find more corruption and the real Bridge to Nowhere. Now, she predicts another Great Depression! This is a loose canon.

Even after being hidden and protected for so long she still says idiotic comments.

What a VP candidate FRAUD! She does intelligent independent Women that are TRUE leaders , injustice.

Oneday a Woman will be VP and Pres. (012?) but not HER.
We will have Hillary as Secretary of State in 08.

Obama-Bidden 08

She has no idea who mccain was before she became his vp choice and still knows very little of him now and the same goes for him about her.If you notice when palin is asked somethings that she should no and she has no clue on an answer her eyes get to moving like thomas the train.The way things are going with palin-mccain campain something will happen before election day,since they are opposite of each other on certain issues,she might be replaced

What a joke and shame. This woman is totally not qualified. "I'll brang them to ya" Educated people, is this what you want in a VP??????

I'm so not surprised that McCain now wants to "post-pone" the V.P. debate. Here is a clue phone, McCain-Palin, Presidents don't get time outs. We need a President that can multi-task and that is prepared to tackle economic problems and also debate the issues of concern to the American people. If you can't do both in September, you certainly aren't fit to lead this country and take on the responsiblity for four years. There are about 40 days until election, stop stalling. Get to work or get out of the way.

I will take Obama over McSame any day of the week.

Another Great Depression can and will happen if we let this woman anywhere near the White House. I'm beginning to understand why the McCain campaign won't let her speak to reporters.

WHAT A JOKE! mccain not ready to debate, palin is clearly not ready to debate or be vp mccain is using the economic problem politically so sara doesnt have to debate WAKE UP PEOPLE DONT LET MCCAIN TAKE YOU FOR FOOLS well i say MCCAIN YOU MADE YOUR BED LIE IN IT IF YOU CANT PROCEED AND YOU DEBATE WITH OBAMA AND SARA DEBATE WIT JOE THEN DROP OUT LET SOMEONE WHO CAN HANDLE IT TAKE OVER!!!!!!!!!!!

Who cares what Palin thinks. She's like the town idiot. sure she's popular and may even be a good person. But she is as dumb as a box of rocks. come on!

Stop doing articles about Palin until she starts talking to the public and the press.

This whole financial crisis thing reminds me of the orange terror alert in 2004 and the hurry up and vote on the Iraq war in 2002. I can't help but think that it's just a ploy for the republicans to keep their power through fear.

The Republicans have lost what little credibility they had left.

This economic issue may be as urgent as Bush/Cheney/McCain/Palin say, however no one believes them anymore.

And the suggestion that we should let the fox lead the way to getting chickens back in the hen house is absurd.

Since comments aren't open on the most important ticker of the day...

The VP DEBATE MUST be held on OCTOBER 2nd!!!! I feel like going down to Washington and protesting. This is absurd. Many people are going to be voting by mail soon, and time is too sensitive for delay.

I am disgusted. If the Presidential debate this Friday *must* be rescheduled (rolling eyes), DON'T RESCHEDULE IT SO THAT THE VP DEBATE MUST BE DELAYED AS WELL!!!!

You are right Gidget... a great depression can happen if another republican stooge is elected!

Oh you betcha, it could tootally hayapen! John McCain, who's known as "The Maverick", don'tcha know, his advisors tootally told me it could!

I'll try to find some examples and bring 'em to ya!

Campaign Hoax. In war there is much smoke. And that’s what the country is facing now. When the fog clears, will we still be blind to the McCain illusion? Bottom line, McCain is CAMPAINING by not campaigning, and he will use this campaign suspension (illusion) in upcoming campaign ads and speeches, along with photos of Palin at the UN.
Bottom line, if you don’t have a substantive record to pull from, then manufacture headlines for future use, and hope people are foolish enough to fall for it. Then, while you’re at it, use Obama’s ideas as your own. Maybe, people won’t notice that you’re doing that either. The only people buying this one are the people rooting for him. His base. For the rest of us McCain is just plan incompetent.
What stands between Politics and George Bush? McCain
Creditable reporting like CNN gets labeled as Left by Fox News, who is totally Right. So why do people listen to Right winged bias media? Because creditable reporters start slanting there honest stories right to appear to be fair, when they already were fair. Making people think that they were being unfair. Don’t slant you stories and headlines right to appear you are fair. Defend your stories and headlines with the content of you report. And if anything, go ahead and start showing Fox as being slanted Right. Point the finger back at them. And you will get some of their viewer back.
Can someone please show how this campaign suspension is a hoax, it is really and new campaign strategy. I mean really, you can’t run a commercial while you are in Washington. Why, because you need to be in all the stations to say I am J.M. and I approve the message. Get real!

Is it just me, or do all her statements sound like not really coming from herself?

Yeah, the last thing I need is any advice comming from this JOKE....I could of told you that last year Lady....where have you been....dogging the the press I guess and know your debate

Speaking of the debates, I am mad as hell. Both the repukes are dogging the debates.... Do you freaking duty and DEBATE CHICKENS!!!!!

Although I support Obama, he will fold and go to DC to help debate and John will use this againt us......

CNN, tell about all thE dumb answers she gave in that interview. About the lobbyist and her answer on "REFORM"

I bet Bush is going to make a bigger mess than we have now before leaving. Kick the gas over, strike a match and watch that sucker burn.

It wasn't early optimism, it was plain stupidity. The economy has been tanking for months and Sen. McCain with his numerous houses and cars is so out of touch with working America that he didn't notice.

God Palin is an idiot. She isn't going to bring Katie crap

Why is Palin always in your headlines??
And Mccain??
CNN, it is time to start reporting with integrity and
fairness.
The American public is getting sick of your bias
for Mccain and the republican party.

We will have no Great Depression as long as Obama can multi-task. As Senator, he has been unable or unwilling to vote on legislation whilst making wonderful and moving speeches around the country, but then he chastises McCain for not being able to multi-task???

Both these guys need to let their advisors (all 300 of them) carry on the campaign while they go to D.C. and do the job that they're actually getting paid for.

No more comments on this theatre and the actress.

Yay! McCain and Palin are catching up to what was common knowledge a week ago!

I thought she was supposed to be the fiscal conservative, now she wants to give wallstreet $700 billion......And I don't want to hear anything from McCain and his camp, they've been contributing to this crisis for years, Rick Davis Recieves a 15K check from Freddie every month......what a load of garbage.

The force is strong with this one.

This women is CLUELESS!!!! what a joke!

They know Palin is not debate ready...so they are using the economic situation as an excuse to give her more time...they think this will work in their favor! But it shows that Obama is able to handle the pressures of the economy and still be ready to debate...

And every time Palin says something strange, McSame comes behind her to clean it up...its like your two year old that does not know what is and is not appropriate to say, so the parent is always correcting and apologizing! Is this what America wants?

Pressed for specific examples of McCain showing "foresight, pragmatism and leadership abilities" Palin responded, “I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”

This woman is lame! And typical of the Republican machine – say a bunch of things with no evidence to back them up. No wonder she's afraid to debate Senator Biden – she'd make Dan Quayle look like a genius!

Everybody knows John McCain has been against regulation his whole career. Unfortunately for America, his brand of "thinking" is one of the reasons why we're in such a financial mess right now!

Palin replied. “I can give you examples of things that John McCain has done, that has shown his foresight, his pragmatism, and his leadership abilities. And that is what America needs today.” Pressed for more specific examples, Palin responded: “I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.”

Well, that about says it all, doesn't it? Kind of like McCain needing to check on how many houses he owns. If she has to go and find the examples, it's just an admission that she's only giving speeches and there are no examples.

Why no tickers where we can comment on McCain's stupid move?

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Oh sure. I am going to take the 'expertise' of someone who is an expert on foreign policy because she can see Russia from her backyard. GIMME A BREAK! Not this time! NOT THIS TIME!

As I watched the governor's interview with Couric, I winced. The governor is not ready to be interviewed, NOR LEAD.

I say 'governor' because she is! The governor was clearly inarticulate, uninformed.

The governor, is not someone I want leading NOR representing my Country!

The governor needs more education, needs to read, needs to be informed.

McCain's shown us his poor judgement in choosing such an-air-head!

I believe it is high time for Ms. Palinocchio to go back to her "Voodoo" priest, minister or wathever you want to call him and leave us in peace.

The present situation (political, economic and international) is too serious to be distracted by nonsense politicians from the Alaskan "boondock".

Palin is an Idiot.
Thanks, BUT No Thanks
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Sara Palin doesn't have a clue, does she?

While Palin's remarks are irresponsible, I am more amazed with John McCain's irrational, erratic, ill-thought out, shoot from the hip leadership style. Not only is McCain not ready to be president, I am not sure he has the common sense to be a Wal-Mart greeter.

After watching the interview between Palin and Katie Couric, I realized how pathetic the situation in the Republican Party really is. She has no clue. She is in over her head. We do not need her near the controls during this troubled time. Pathetic!

By the way, who has the WORST attendance record of any senator or congressman in Washington over the last 2 years. John McCain, that's who. Now all of a sudden it is urgent that he attend? This whole thing is political and McCain is treating this whole thing like a game.

Nice, Sarah. I see you're learning your lessons well. Republican talking point #1: When in doubt, spread fear. Take your pick depending on the circumstances, terrorism, Depression, whatever.

You may not vote for her, but she is right.

We are very close to a long and horrible depression in this country.

Are you debt free?

Do you have cash on hand?

Just what we need. The GOP telling us we are on the verge of another great depression, but not too long ago, telling us the economy was strong. And they want us to vote them in again? Just who do they think they are kidding? If the American people support this trillion dollar bailout and McCain gets in, there won't be any money for anything but war and paying down our debt or the dollar will be worthless.. Just what the GOP want, destroy anything good the Dems put into place. SS, Medicare, etc... Free markets without oversight or reasonable regulations don't work.

I seen the parts of the interview...pahleeze! her answer on Davis was definitely scripted...and she repeated the same answer for the next question. It's easy to see why McCain wants to postpone the debates. The presidnetial debate needs to go ahead as planned...as does the vP debate. The republicans chose her, let them deal with it.

...but George Bush has been telling us all along (since 2002) there are no issues with the economy and it is strong and will be just fine. Unlike you Republicans and others, I never believed a word this man said. Now he's asking the taxpayers for $700,000,000,000.00 to bail out Wall St. And now McCain and Palin are trying to weasel out of the debates. Not only are they liars and hypocrites, they are cowards.

Why can't McCain just go to Washington and Palin continue to campaign? What will Sarah Palin be doing over the next few days? Where is she? She can't do anything to help with this economic crisis. The state of Alaska's economy is just fine. So where is she? If she is ready and qualified to be VP then it should be no problem for her to campaign while McCain travels to Washington for a couple of days.

Something smells here.

After this interview it is no surprise that they want to delay the VP debates as well. Hmmm...ready to lead? They're not even ready to interview or debate!

OBAMA all the way!

Try to find some in Alaska. The please put "country first" and recuse yourself from politics. Unqualified. Period.

She is definitely a Beauty Pageant Queen. Right up to her answers. I almost feel sorry for her but she voluntarily wanted to do this. We cannot fool around this time people! The stakes are too high and our country might not survive this 'Imaginary' recession.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden in 08!

Nice inspirational comment, Palin. Are you trying to panic the people even more than they already are?

On another topic,
CNN, are you going to run the story about Kenyan Bishop Thomas Muthee praying over Palin to protect her from witches? I saw the video and it's scary to think that this woman may be Prez. The Bishop is totally nuts. He is known for literally running suspected witches out of town in Kenya. In the video, the Bishop was praying (actually chanting, like some cult worship) and Palin was totally into it.

If the media can run with a story about Rev. Wright for months, Palin's voodoo Bishop is fair game. How many average hockey moms have attended ceremonies to protect them from witches?

With all due respect this has the merit of bull feces.

Clearly–every American can see that the results of Government intervention, corporate wellfare, over spending, and lack of accountability to the taxpayers of this nation–are coming to a head.

If we want a society built upon the merits of capitalism–risk, loss, profits are all part of the picture.

A "New Deal" is just the same old remixed "old deal" and won't stem the bleeding we are having in our economy until businesses and citizens remember:

Credit=collateral
Savings=security

Speculation=risk

Bob Barr 2008
The Libertarian party–will be on all 50 ballots. Want real change in Washington? Elect a president who won't jump to taxpayers as a first resort–but as a last resort.

Bush, McCain, Obama–cut from same mold when it comes to taxpayer responsibility for government and commercial blunders.

We need new leadership–realistic, accountable, serious about returning America to the "the people".

The next Great Depression will occur if McCain/Palin win and something happens to McCain!Am I the only one who was left speechless once again watching another Palin interview? Taking party and gender totally out of the equation, how can anyone honestly say that this is the 2nd best person to run our country?!?!

I cannot believe that there is even a remote possibility that this country would put this woman a heart beat from the presidency. She cannot answer the most simple questions. "I'll try to find you some and bring them to you." Good Lord!

People need to wake up and smell the roses, she and McCain are a disaster.
McCain has been whining for months about all the town halls he wants to have with Senator Obama and now he wants to delay both the presidential and vp debates.
What are the republicans hiding when it comes to Sarah Palin?

Can anyone tell me?

McCain,

I guess you have just proved to the American people that Sarah Palin is not ready to step in for you when/if the time comes. What would happen if you were elected and were not available to speak to the American public. What would Sarah do? Would she run and hide to?

why should the people vote for you if you can't take the pressure and Sarah is not ready to step in for you?

McCain might be as sly as fox but he cannot walk and chew simultaneously. We are in for another depression with him.

I'm terrified that this lady is a heartbeat away from possibly being the President. Simply terrified. When you have people like Don Imus trying to justify her lack of intelligence by saying "Could she be worse than the idiot we currently have?" It is a disgrace to this country.

John McCain's Judgement in picking her is simply reckless!

Palin couldn't even give any examples of John McCain's accomplishments in the 26 years. Wow. 26 years worth of being in the Senate and the VP nominee can't give even 1 example. Now that's change for you.

I'm sure a depression is coming. It took the GOP long enough to stop lying to themselves and admit that we are currently in a recession.

Our government has to explain to the people why 2nd great depression can happen in details, not just trust me on this one. People want facts and people no longer trust Wall Street.

Yes. If you and McCain (McWalker) get elected.

Mc Cain might be as sly as a fox but he cannot walk and chew at the same time or he might choke. Multi tasking is part of the president’s job, so here we have someone whose lack of fitness compounded by a rookie VP might just herald another depression.

She certainly should know as she is an expert in economics. Not only can she see a bank from her window, she has actually held US currency in her own hand. I mean how much more experience could you ask for???

Forget the economy! Come out and play Sarah!!

Sarah.., Sarah.., come out and play with us. What!? Are you afraid of the big bad wolf??

If McBush wants to move the Presidential debate, that is fine. Move the VP debate to the 26th and move the Presidential debate to Oct. 2. PROBLEM SOLVED!!

Obama/Biden '08

Can this idiot even spell depression?

Really, I thought, according to McCain, the fundamentals of the economy are strong? He switches positions so often and so quickly that I'm surprised he doesn't have whiplash.

ok – honestly – does anyone even believe that she knows what the Great Depression was in the first place?

McCain panicked big time – much like he did when he made propaganda films in Nam.

I'm voting early for Obama and then my TV goes dead until the election. It's over for McCain to even redeem himself at this point.

He's lied, stabbed Obama in the back at every turn, and used every devious method he could to deceive the public. Even put a subpoena-dodger on his ticket. NO MORE.

how about go to the debates on friday and talk about this depression?