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Molly, check the news story in the Ticker; McSame is NOT in DC. He can be just as ineffective by phone as in person.

Ok we know where McCain is today
we know where Obama is today.
we know where Biden is today

Okay so someone is missing .....mmmmm
oh , Palin , she is holed up with her teachers , Sarah has to study so she can be of help to McCain ,,,,so he picked her , why?
She has been a drag to him not a help!
If she was not ready to be VP , I am not ready to vote for McCain!

McCain should be ashamed of himself. He is betraying the country by choosing Palin as his running mate. This is his first major decision and he REALLY blew it. He is a very reckless man and is welling to put the future of the country is the hands of Palin who is not qualified by the account of people on all sides.

I think Obama needs to hit him more often with his comical zingers. See America he can be funny, but this is a serious time in all our lives and he knows it. that aside, I did like the humor. Obama '08

Barak Obama is a world leader for the 21st century – relaxed, able to think on his feet and comfortable enough with his ideas that he makes room to disagree with him. It's amazing anyone believes John McCain reaches across the aisle in congress, since he couldn't even look across the stage. It's pretty scary to imagine John McCain in conversation with a foreign leader if the way he treated a fellow U.S. senator is any indication. They say the best way to chose a mate is to see how he/she fights. I think it's the best way to pick a president.

after watching Sarah last interview even before the debate I know that %95 of voter will go for OBAMA ... now after the debate %100 will vote or OBAMA ..AND after Thursday %105 will vote OBAMA /BIDEN .....

Hey Molly-

Get your facts before spouting your mouth off.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – A top aide to Senator John McCain said the Republican presidential candidate will not go to Capitol Hill Saturday afternoon, as negotiators meet to work out a deal on the financial bailout plan.

Obama is a moron!

Go McCain

And why didn't McSame-NoShame zoom back to DC following the debate ???? Did the situation lose it's urgency or was his blue leotard with the red cape & "S" on the chest still in the dry cleaners ???
This guy is a hoot on one hand with all his self importance & illusions .On the other hand it's frightening because it's the same tactic delivery that started the bailout trend (KEATING 5 of which McCain hand a hand in pulling off in 1990) & gave us the last 7 1/2 years of decline as a nation.
No Way ,No How ,No McCain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“He's been grabbing our signs, using our slogans,” said Obama. “The other day he said, I think, we need to ‘turn the page.’ It's like, come on, John! I've been saying that for – how long have I been saying that? Pretty soon I'm going to have to start saying I'm a maverick!”
Funny, Obama -don't forget they stole your flags after the convention.

Read the article on Palin on Atlantic monthly and watch the interview with Katie Couricon any net work including Huffingtonpost.

Those who are still thinking of voting for McGrandpa, take a serious look at sad sad sarah pathetic Palin.

If you like McCain, we can give him a medal of honour by president Obama.

Oh, who cares that Senator McCain never looked Obama in the eyes during the debate!

McCain owes him NO respect!

Obama referred to Senator McCain as "Tom" and "Jim," never referring to him as Senator!

...talk about respect...

CONGRATULATIONS Sen. Obama for the excellent performance on last nights debate.

By standing side by side with Sen. McCain and engaging him in a debate made you stand out and shine with seriousness, honesty and intelligence.

McCain 2008 and Hillary 2012.

Wow! A lot of O-Blah-Ma-phites out there. Let's peel the onion about the debate. First, when Jim (or was it John – Obama got confused a few times) Lehrer asked a question, Obama would jump right in with an answer. Usually, it was not the answer to the question, but a restatement of the same lines we have heard before. Who cares about the 90-odd billion the Iraqi government has? Our government spends that much in 3-4 days (if we include Saturdays and Sundays.) McCain gave Obama a lesson on diplomacy. A lot of diplomacy is conducted behind the scenes; I doubt the next President will ever meet with the leaders of Iran, North Korea or Cuba. How many times did Obama say "you're right" to McCain? How many times did McCain say "Obama doesn't understand" or "You don't understand?" NObama should have picked Hillary as VP – too bad – he would be 10 points ahead of McCain if he had. Also, NOBODY has the right to say that McCain was lying when he said that he would take care of the veterns. McCain was a POW, is a veteran, and still suffers from the wounds inflicted. NObama is NOT a veteran, so how can he know how a veteran feels?!!!! (He needs the puppet master Biden.)

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McCain also started using "let me be clear" in the debate last night. The phrase "imitation the sincerest form of admiration" comes to mind after watching the debate. McCain and his camp truly admire Obama – they have been imitating him since the RNC.

I cannot not believe what I am hearing regarding the Bailout plan, The Democrats want to increase taxes on wallstreet funds, they want to shift any profits that might come to go to a corrupt oranization called ACORN, whcih members have gone to jail. This is unbeliveiable. They are playing with politics with our country. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT. Are the American people really going to turn over the congress and presidency to these loons? OMG

Close to 20,000 of us showed up for this rally and it was great! Here's hoping NC votes Obama!

Hey Molly,

You should really read the other articles on this website. MCCAIN IS NOT GOING TO CAPITOL HILL TODAY. So, whaat do you have to say to that??!!

Obama/Biden – 08

I used to think bad about all Republicans however I have talked to soooo many and seen sooo many on these blogs switching that it is nice to know there are open minded, enlightened people out there. For the ones that still think mccain and especially palin would make good leaders is that how you feel deep down inside or is it that you really don't wanna vote for the black man despite the fact that he is poised, eloquent, extremely knowledge, possesses brilliant judgement and is loved by the world?

Capital Hill is melting down now over the financial crisis. McCain has gone to the Hill after all as a result. Obama really should come back up from NC and participate too. After all either McCain or Obama is going to inherit the results of what's happening today. And they both have a vested interest in how it turns out. Would only take an hour to fly up from NC.

MaCain wants to continue the Iraq war, Why? What are we doing there? If I understand correctly he is willing to start another war at any time.
Preconditions? What’s wrong with talking with world leaders and make friends around the world. And nobody can denied that McCain is living in the past. Old tactics: lye, smear empty promises.
We need the new leader with vision and wiliness to save our great country and gain respect all over the word again.
For me obama/ biden is the only choice.
McCain is a Liar and liar can’t be trusted

More Gimmicky News at 10!

Molly,
where the hell do you get your news from ??
McCain is no where close to DC.
His camp is on the phones with republicans, but no democrats, so much for working across the isle..

Where is all the Republican outrage? They tell us that you have to wear a lapel pin to be a patriot. Obama is obviously a patriot. McCain is obviously not a patriot according to them.

McCain was incredibly rude all debate. He never once looked at Obama. McCAIN IS SUCH AN ELITIST!!! Why aren't Republicans screaming about him???

I LOVED the way McCain completely ignored O'bama last night. He spoke of him as if he wasn't even there.

That showed me that McCain wouldn't even dignify himself to acknowledge this heartbeat away from federal prison Democrat who stole the primaries from the clearest choice HRC.

I hope Americans continue to follow McCains lead and turn your backs to these socialists trying to hijack America.

MCCAIN YOU MAKE ME PROUD!

I hope the american people wake up and see that McWar is all about war. How many will we be in IF he gets office!!! I smell DRAFT and for those of you voting for him because of Palin being a woman, let it be your kids and grandkids that go first to these wars. Better think!!

mccain will not be the 44 president of the united state

I was there today and it was awesome to see the turnout for Obama. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were people participating, listening and not being led blindly to the slaughter. I took my daughter and as we stood there waiting I told her that in 20 yrs. this would all be a part of history and she will be able to say she was there for it.
After the debate last night my choice could not be any clearer. I pray that others heard what I did; McCain said nothing new and continuously referred to his own record. In 26 yrs he could have made a real difference for folks like me and he didn't. My family cannot afford 4 more years of these types of policies. My daughter will be going to college in 8 yrs. and I don't want to be struggling still just to not have something get shut off because everything keeps going up except my salary.

I suspect the reason Sen. McCain did not look at Sen. Obama,
is to keep his infamous temper under control He probably was
afraid he might start raising his voice and losing his "cool"

Actually every election has been about changing. Don't be so arrogant Obama.

maverick!!!!!!!!!!! lol john you are a maverick??????????!!!!!! get a life john little late

Molly, John McCain is NOT going back to D.C....Repugs are such idiots...Great Job Barack....You did a great job!!!!

If John McCain is an agent of change....then maybe Barack is the former P.O.W. war hero....it would make a lot more sense right? Right?

My name is James. I'm Asian. I'm voting for Obama/Biden. Others will follow. We know who will really help us. Enough said!

Perhaps Tina Fey can stand in Thurs. .

I think the issue of economy is first and Obama prove that He is there for all. When it come to foriegn policy McCain should have done better but fail to deliver by not concerntrating on the issue on the table but thinking of Obama's attack. i think Obama in my view is the best to lead the nation. OBAMA CONGRAT....

I just heard that Chuck Schumer had a fit while negotiating the bailout plan. He mentioned that that too many people were involved. Is this guy Kidding. THIS MORON TOOK OVER $500,000 from the wallstreet crooks.

New York voters are idiots because they keep sending this guy to Congress. The Eastern establishment is a joke

I just saw a couple of videos on utube that make me wonder if Biden has a drinking problem. One was during a rally where he was slurring and acting like he was completely drunk and the other was Biden stumbling around dancing and singing making fun of the retirement village jingle in Flordia to a camera.

Is this the man we want a heartbeat away from the Presidency?

Someone should check on this stat.

Bridge, Bridge, Bridge, Bridge, Bridge,
Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska,
eBay, eBay, eBay, eBay, eBay,
Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska,
hockey, hockey, hockey, hockey, hockey,
Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska,
jet, jet, jet, jet, jet,
Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska,
lipstick, lipstick, lipstick, lipstick, lipstick,
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie, Charlie, Charlie,
Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska, Alaska...

Its funny that you can't even look at your apponent's eyes, are you ashmed of what is actually is coming out your mouth?? Are you too ashed on what your lobbyst campaign advisers wrote down for you to repeat like a another republican puppet.??

Obama acted like a true President, complementing and finding common ground when needed and setting their fundamental differences in a respectful fashion. McBush was so disrespectful toward Obama and the American People by being so condisending. Obama will win by a Landslide just you watch.

Tha American People, ALL American People are tired of this cronie dividing politics of the past. GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Sorry Guys , but I am not on the Obama wagon

NO WAY NO HOW NO OBAMA ! NO BIDEN !

McCain / Palin 2008

I'M IN LOVE WITH BARACK OBAMA AND JOE BIDEN!

THERE IS NOTHING FALSE ABOUT HOPE!

YES WE CAN!

SI SE PUEDE!

Jor Biden: 90 press conferences, where he speaks his mind and occasionally puts out a few zingers.

Caribou Barbie: 3 press conferences spent murdering the King's English and a 29 second photo op crossing her legs for the leaders of Pakinstan and Afghanistan.

Obama showed exceptional judgment last night, as well as respect for McCain. McCain's judgment was poor overall, and there was no respect for Obama; he wouldn't even look his way. As a person of faith, I was looking for something decent or kind in McCain and didn't find it. He creeped me out. His smile doesn't reach his eyes.

I too noticed McCain would not look at Obama. What an "elitist" attitude. I guess it goes back to his old primitive views about only speaking to his "friends" and "allies" and ignoring his "enemies".

McCain/Palin ticket is dumb, no new ideas, no new innovation he is stucked in the ideas of the past 1960's and this is 2008 folks.

What ever Lame Bush left i mean 12 trillion dollars deficit will be doubted by uninformed McCain /Pallin?

Is randomness a quality we want in our president?

John McCain says one thing in the morning, then contradicts himself by evening, then re-writes history by the following day, while spinning some new drama for our consumption.

His only ideas seem to revolve around screwing with our minds.

no drama Obama'08

This one really made me laugh.

Obama has been using other peoples' ideas, words,proposals...as his own....from the start of the democratic primary against hillary and the others. It was bare-faced, overt and arrogant in its dimension.
It was healthcare, cutting taxes, the drop in earnings of the average household, words borrowed from his friend the mayor, aspects of early childhood education, and more.
I was shocked then at how brazenly he did it; I'm more shocked now that he has the nerve to accuse someone else of what he did repeatedly.
As I've said before....Obama doesn't give the voters any credit for common sense. He expects us to believe everything he says. Don't....he's not always credible. Look how he misquoted Kissenger in last night's debate, a gross misrepresentation.

As they say when you cannot look a person in the eye. You are a snake and untrustworthy. That's exactly how McCain is.

I think the issue of economy is first and Obama prove that He is there for all. When it come to foriegn policy McCain should have done better but fail to deliver by not concerntrating on the issue on the table but thinking of Obama attack. i think Obama in my view is the best to lead the nation. OBAMA CONGRAT....

I love the two of them
Obama's performance was awesome. He got the win last night.
I can't imagine there's still a majority in that country, believing Obama's not ready to lead.
If not he is, than NOONE is ready to lead that country!!!
they are right about McCain, and he's an angry old man.
It was disturbing, that he not once looked Obama in the eyes. Thats one reason, especially woman think Obama won that one, it's the body language. And he failed.

And Sarah Failin will finally go down Thursday night and quit the campaign on Friday for "personal reasons"...you know the baby, and the soon grand child...

Meanwhile, In other breaking news, Caribou Barbie Still Inside Bubble! Being Taught How to Construct Complete Sentences by ESL tutors. Film at 11.

I just can't understand while Obama is not up by 20 points. It makes me realize just how stupid, blind, and unaware a large portion of our society is.

Obama/Biden winning NC would be a HUGE upset as NC has voted the way of the GOP for so many elections now. This is primarily due to the change in the electorate. The Gen Xers are the ones, if motivated to actually drop their cynicism, will change the face of the electoral map for many years to come. This election is a generational shift in politics much like 1992.

Who is McCain? He USED to be an honorable man. If he were in the military today he would be getting a DISHONORABLE discharge. So disappointing.

God bless you Senators Obama and Biden!!!
The country needs you two now more than ever.

John McCan, Sarah Palin and their entire group of lieing, deceitful, and racist lot are Pond Scum! Low down.

Obama/Biden 08/12

McCain made a point of taking accountability in last night's debate. So it's time he takes accountably and responsibility for the Iraq War being started, for supporting the deregulations policies and philosophy that has caused this economic crisis, for knowingly lying with his campaign ads and speeches, and for picking the MOST unqualified running mate ever in history. So John, we hold you to your word.

No matter what Senator McCain, says during debates, one only has to read the platform of his Republican party to know he is not telling the truth. The platform states what the party stands for and what to expect if their person is elected. Reading the party platform of the Republican party is scary. Senator McCain, will say anything to be elected; however he will follow his party platform when elected.
WAKE UP AMERICAN AND DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AGAIN!!!

Republicans are so blind. They accuse Obama supporters of drinking the kool aid but they've been under the influence so long that Bush's approval rating is surprising. Not that 2/3 of the American people think he's doing a bad job but that 1/3 thinks he's doing a good job.

People suggest that he couldn't look at Obama because Obama didn't deserve to be on that stage. How arrogant is that! Even if he thinks he's the better candidate, Obama is a fellow senator, a state senator, former president of the Harvard Law Review, a college professor, a community organizer, a human being. Since when is it okay to treat ANY human being that way?

Obama is absolutely brilliant! "You're going to have to start coming up with your own stuff". LOVE IT! Keep em coming! I've been listening to that plagiarizing thief and thinking the same thing myself. FYI, a lot of us in the military HATE McCain's guts! So all of that, military men and women know I love them crap he was spewing...DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE. We know how he really feels because every time he votes against benefits for us (if he even bothers to show up and vote) we feel the love.

We know who's really on our side OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

I agree with Michael in NC, I find it hard to believe that Obama isn't at the very least going to put on a very good showing here in NC. Everywhere I go, all the time, all I see are Obama bumper stickers.

Also, a side note about the rally: Biden spoke first, and there was a fantastic sequence where he kept pointing out everything McCain said and did that was wrong, and the whole crowd started chanting "Wrong!" every time McCain's name was spoken.

McCain actually looked a bit disoriented (physically) after the debate. When he walked over to his wife, it looked as if he was struggling to balance himself. Did anyone else notice? Especially when Obama and his wife came to shake his hand, he seemed physically uncomfortable. I'd like to know if he saw his doctor afterwards.

As an independent, I'm not even sure I can consider him as a choice, I really can't imagine a US government under Palin.

Has noone noticed that the media has all but ignored Joe Biden. Its rather remarkable that the one V.P. candidate who avails himself to the media doesnt get the attention. Perhaps the lesson learned is that if you dont make yourself accessible then you will get all the attention. The media should be ashamed. Its unfair and irresponsible for them to give such unbalanced coverage to one candidate over the other!!

What a pathetic person McCain was last night. No flag pin, after going at Obama in the past for not wearing one. Not even looking toward Obama during the debate, and not even when shaking hands with him when it began. You could tell he was going to explode at almost any minute and lie, after lie, AGAIN. The one that really got to me was the lies about " loving the vets" and " they know I will take care of them ". Well, just ask a vet how he has taking care of them. He has voted " no " for everything that has come up to help the vets. Also, maybe he should have checked before he came up with his statements about Henry Kissinger. It has been proven many times over today that Obama was right about what Kissinger said. McCain is a joke and God help our country if the Republicans, bigots and PUMAS don't wake up.

DID ANY ONE ELSE CATCH MCCAIN WHEN HE BADLY MISSTATED HISTORY IN CLAIMING PAKISTAN WAS A FAILED STATE IN 1999 WHEN MUSHARRAF TOOK POWER??!! SOME ONE PLEASE REPORT THIS – MUSHARRAF CAME TO POWER IN A COUP D'ETAT, OUSTING THEN PRIME MINISTER NAWAZ SHARIF, WHO HAD JUST PARTICIPATED IN A RECENT ELECTION!!!

FOR SOMEONE CLAIMING EXTENSIVE FOREIGN POLICY KNOWLEDGE, THIS IS SIMPLY NOT ACCEPTABLE. SENATOR MCCAIN, WE MAY EXPECT THIS FROM YOUR RUNNING MATE, BUT NOT FROM YOU, SIR. YOU ARE WRONG ON THE FACTS AND WRONG ON JUDGMENT, AND NO LONGER HAVE ANY BASIS FOR LECTURING OBAMA ON KNOWLEDGE OF FOREIGN POLICY.

McCain's temperment is frighting, and his judgement is even worst.....Its obvious that he does not have the ability to be objective and reasonable; he takes all things personal and is ready to fight at the drop of a pin.....This is not the type of character the American people want in a president.

I love how McSame is quick to point the finger at everyone in the room except himself. Example: Katie Couric's interview of Sarah "moose killer" Palin; when Katie asked Sarah how many times did McSame in his 26 years in office oppose de-regulation and Sarah said she would get back to her.

Hmmmm.... de-regulation got us in this mess, McSame has never opposed de-regulation, in fact, he's proud of his de-regulation record (well, not at the moment, but he used to be, when it was convienient).

Thanks for pointing to all those fingers John, I'm pointing one big one back at you now.

Okay, help me to understand; McCain is pledging to reform a government that he has been apart of for over 20 years. Why haven't we seen McCain in years prior to him running for President addressing the problems of Wall Street?

What scares me is Palin.... Can you guys actually imagine McCain having to take a leave from office for any reason and this lady running our country? Scary concept to consider......

Good debate last night but I really want to see Biden and Palin debate. I have read that she is a skilled debater, an unknown with unknown issue stances which is difficult to prepare Biden for and overall very adept when she debated Alaskan pols. I think she's been holding back. It should prove to be livelier than than Friday's.

Did anyone else hear that John McBush was just rambling last night. He was not making any coherent arguments. I also noticed a certain piece of jewelry missing from his lapel that Obama was wearing. Yet he attacked Obama for not wearing one. He also did not wear one during his convention speech. Did anyone else notcie that?

I was there today, and the crowd was totally pumped! I find it really hard to believe that NC is "leaning toward McCain" like the CNN Electoral Map says. With all the forward-thinking college kids in this state, I think it'll probably go Obama's way.

I was at the rally! It was incredible, Obama had a lot more fire in him than he sometimes does, and he really hammered home a lot of great lines.

Obama/Biden '08

If John McCain suspended his campaign due to "his" bailout plan, how was he able to put an add out immediately after the debate? I'm confused.

I don't know where the McCain supporters are getting this misconception about CNN being biased and in complete support of Obama. Everytime I log onto CNN or turn on CNN coverage is always on McCain and Palin. CNN did the same thing during the primaries. The stories always seemed to be pro-Hilary instead of a fair approach in covering both Obama and Hilary. If the McCain supporters would take time to read the articles before posting they would see that CNN seems to enjoy covering McCain and Palin more so than Obama. They only cover Obama when they can no longer escape having to do so like with the debate last night. All day Saturday CNN went back to covering McCain and his attempt to be involved with the bailout its just ridiculous.

You are a maverick! Actually I was waiting for him to say it last night when McCain called him the most liberal senator. That would have been awesome!

Obama/Biden '08 (protect us from the war-mongering republicans)

Why in the world would McCain hang on to Tucker Bounds?

Same reason he's hanging onto Palin . . .

He's self destructive

Why couldnt McCain look Obama in the eyes last night??

He looked cowardly, unprofessional, and quite simply old, last night!!

McCain's bad form and spite cost him points.
Mccain is no Ronald Reagan. Mccain was just too nasty and moody.
Obama was the cool hand in the storm. He also could find common ground before he spoke about what he disagreed with. That is how you get things done. Not by being a condescending jerk who can't look someone in the eye.

GREAT JOB McCAIN!!!!
McCain is Back to DC – doing his JOB
Obama is back out trying to get elected now that debate school is over.

Do YOUR JOB – America needs this fixed – NOW!

Awesome words about McCain stealing lines, etc.

He just needs to make sure all of these zingers get wide publicity - like saying them at a debate, maybe.