October 6, 2008
Posted: 03:55 PM ET

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McCain suggests Obama at fault for bailout delay.
McCain suggests Obama at fault for bailout delay.

(CNN) – John McCain said Monday at a New Mexico campaign event that the House’s delay in passing the financial bailout bill last week was to blame for the market’s steep drop – and seemed to blame opponent Barack Obama for that delay.

"Even after [Obama] refused to lift a finger to prevent this crisis, when the crisis hit, he was missing in action,” said McCain, who announced two weeks ago that he was suspending his presidential campaign to support continuing efforts to address the crisis.

“He didn't start making calls to round up votes until after the rescue bill failed in the House and the markets crashed. We continue to see the price of delay today as the markets continue to fall. Today the Dow has fallen below 10,000. And yet, members of his own party said they felt no pressure to vote for the bill."

An initial compromise package, which was backed by Democratic leadership, the White House and Senate Republicans, was scuttled after objections from the House GOP over some of the measure’s provisions.

In the wake of the defeat of the measure, both Obama and McCain called members of Congress to urge support for a revised package, which passed late last week.

Obama’s campaign blasted McCain’s comments: “On a day when the markets are plunging and the credit crisis is putting millions of jobs at risk, the one truly angry candidate in this race kept up his strategy of ‘turning the page’ on the economy by unleashing another frustrated tirade against Barack Obama,” said Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor.


McCain also attacked Obama Monday over the subprime mortgage mess, accusing the Illinois senator of being “silent on the regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac” adding that “his Democratic allies in Congress opposed every effort to rein them in.”

“As recently as September of last year he said that subprime loans had been, quote, ‘a good idea.’ Well, Senator Obama, that ‘good idea’ has now plunged this country into the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. To hear him talk now, you’d think he’d always opposed the dangerous practices at these institutions. But there is absolutely nothing in his record to suggest he did.”

The Obama campaign said that McCain had taken the Democratic nominee’s quote out of context, and released a transcript of those remarks, which began with a reference to the subprime mortgage fiasco today.” In his September 2007 speech, Obama said that “subprime lending started off as a good idea – helping Americans buy homes who couldn't previously afford to…

“But as certain lenders and brokers began to see how much money could be made, they began to lower their standards. … Most everyone knew that some of these deals were just too good to be true, but all that money flowing in made it tempting to look the other way and ignore the unscrupulous practice of some bad actors.”

Both campaigns have accused their opponents of ignoring warning signs about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac because of ties between campaign advisers and the troubled mortgage giants.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain


REG in AZ   October 6th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

McCain has obviously become desperate and has thrown any conscience regarding honesty and real pertinence to the side. While he slings mud with questionable merit at Obama he still avoids any specifics on the issues and to provide anything creditable for believing he would be any different from Bush-Cheney. How can he expect any rational and objective person to put any faith in him and the totally unqualified and arrogant Palin?

Sandra   October 6th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Obama didn't want to get involved in the whole mess. He just said "Call me if you need me". That coming from the man who very likely will be our next president. It was more important for him to campaign than to get involved. Is that really the sign of a good leader?? You really think he can run the country?

Susan   October 6th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Cowboy John strikes again. I don't think it was Obama who came into Washington like a bull to save the day. McCain cannot even take responsibility that he interrupted delicate negotiations. As for all his bravado, he lied when he said he would stay there until a bill was completed. John McCain - a Legend in his own mind!

REG in AZ   October 6th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

McCain has obviously become desperate and has thrown any conscience regarding honesty and real pertinence to the side. While he slings mud with questionable merit at Obama he still avoids any specifics on the issues and to provide anything creditable for believing he would be any different from Bush-Cheney. How can he expect any rational and objective person to put any faith in him and the totally unqualified and arrogant Palin.

Susan Anderson   October 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

John McCain is following all the same directions as George Bush's advisors would have hime follow. He is an embarrasment to me. I have given up on the Republican party after many years and am looking for someone to make me proud to be American again. John McCain frightens me, he is a clone of George Bush. Is Carl Rove somewhere hiding in the background??? And how could he care about America in chosing that woman to run with him?? what was he thinking? She is about as fit to run our country as I am. I am truly embarrased for him. What is going to be his next malicious slander aimed at gaining his own seat of power?

cejh   October 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

McCain and Palin are both pathetic. What about Palin's husband movement for Alaska to not be part of the USA. How patriotic is that! Stop the attacks. We're sick and tired of hearing the smears. No one is falling for it. Its a poor example for school-age kids. I was able to use this ridiculous, poor example of campaigning to stop a dispute at school. The kids were acting like these two idiots and I encouraged them to be like Obama and ignore stupid comments.

cecil   October 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

McCain Tell Gov. Palin To Keep Winking , Maybe That Will Help You.

A Few Betchas and Might Help Also.

But You Keep Lying

GOP Trying To Flirt There Way Into The Big House, You Betcha!

George James   October 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

If McCaine says Obama is responsible for World war 2, I will not be surprised.

OnFire   October 6th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I've voted Republican all my life and I can honestly say that this ticket has been so scatter-brained. I mean, really, John, who is running this campaign? I had such high hope until you brought in Palin. I'm a woman and believe me, you have degraded me as well as all other women to think just because you have a woman on the ticket, It would capture my vote. Got news for you. You had my vote before you did this. Then you're not doing so well in polls and you start putting out "smear tactics". Please, John, you have disgraced the Republican party. You lost me at Palin's "Hello". Sorry. Go OBAMA.

Marcia   October 6th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Obama wants to be president to put America back on track. He has the moral fibre, courage, intelligence, and energy (youth!) to get it done, starting out of the deepest hole this country has been in since 1929. Maybe it's a deeper hole: we understand economics marginally better now, but on the other hand, in 1929 we weren't at war, were we?

McCain/Palin, should they by some terrible calamity, end up in office, will crumble and disintegrate under the burden. Obama/Biden will be like having two REAL presidents, McCain/Palin together don't even add up to one.

McCain, we'll see your Bill Ayres and raise you Five Keatings!

Lynne   October 6th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Didn't the vote the first time go something like…more democrats voted for the bill than republicans…and more republicans voted against it than democrats? And some how this is Obama's fault?

I'm fairly sure there are some medications out there for this kind of delusional thinking!

Democrat in VA   October 6th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Such a sad, strange little man.

I believe that more REPUBLICANS voted against the bail out last Tuesday than Democrats. WHERE were you??? Suspended Campaign and all????

Well, it's nice you admit that even Republicans would listen to Obama before they would listen to you.

I wonder how he even talks with that big foot in his mouth.

Mel in GA   October 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Well Americans, here we go again more BUSH Like tactics that helped get bush elected twice…….ha look where that got us….If Americans are foolish enough to fall for these smear tactics and allow MCCAIN/PALIN to winn this election AMERICANS deserve exactly, EXACTLY what they will get….The ship is sinking and SEN. OBAMA is trying to throw you a line……it would be wise to reach out and grab it YA THINK!!!!

As the 'Paign Turns   October 6th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

"Sooner or later, people are going to figure out if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future or you're not ready to articulate it." - John McCain, 2000

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Wait a minute: MCCAIN, who "suspended his campaign" after stopping off for an interview with Katie Couric and thereby blowing off D. Letterman, and MCCAIN who arrived LATE and AFTER the meeting that was so important for him to attend, just to "talk to Republicans", has the nerve to say that OBAMA, who showed up for the meeting WHEN REQUESTED by Pres. Bush and gave his input (looking very presidential at that table, might I add), is somehow at FAULT for the failure of the bailout bill? When it was the REPUBS who killed the bill in the House in the first place? Suuuuuuure, old dude…now here is the clicker, and you can watch reruns of "Fantasy Island" until the election is over…you are living there anyway.
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN!!!

Victor from MI   October 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

It would not surprise me if he would accidentally vote for Obama given his "altered mental status"

Ed From Wisconsin   October 6th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Very typical of Mc Bush, blame someone else for your own failures. The MCBush/Palin ticket is the worse idea I have heard since President Bush decided to go and invade Iraq. Our country needs strong methodical leadership, the only ones who offer the country that particular leadership Obama and Biden.

God Bless America

voter   October 6th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Proud McCain Supporter

You are wrong. When Obama discussed the sub-prime mortage crisis McCain said he did not know it was a problem. Second, Obama sent a letter to the Paulson this past May when the senate ignored his claims for the need for more regulation. The letter can be googled. McCain did not call the house or senate until two days before the presidential debate. The people in the senate and house said that McCain never contacted them until he showed up to D.C.

Lynne   October 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hey WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW -

The thing to remember is that this economic crisis is rooted in problems that started long before the Democrats took control of the House and Senate….you know, back when Bush deregulated everything and McCain was being a "Maverick". This problem did not start in the last couple of years….Bush is to blame, and McCain who seems to want to follow Bush's economic policies because he can't come up with any new ideas has not helped things much at all.

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I genuinely pity John McCain. He should spend his last few years in church repenting these sins.

Andrew   October 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

So much for straying away from negative politics McCain. This man cannot be trusted!

Andrew

Victor from MI   October 6th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Is this guy for real?! I can't make up dementia!! Talking about losing his mind!

Jeez   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Every time I drive by a house with a McCain sign in their yard, I think "WHAT ARE THEY THINKING!!"

Jon   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

I actually snorted out loud when I read this. Has McCain lost his mind? Seriously, has he been given a psych evaluation lately? I'm really starting to worry about the toll this campaign is taking on his health, both physical and mental.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Welcome to Obama Show…… good grief, wo/man, who has been in power for the last 8 years? Dog gone it! Get a gripe on reality! Seriously!

UMMMM...   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Maybe it's not McCain's fault, but it's definitely not Obama's… wow maybe it's Bush's??? Bush = McCain

YOUR POINT??????????

YES WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW, AT LEAST WE CAN THINK WITH OUR BRAINS INSTEAD OF OUR WALLETS

LIPSTICK DOES NO JUSTICE   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Time to start putting your retirement package together, McCain. You're history!

CMG   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

John: Can you spell "desperation?" You would blame Obama for WW I if you thought someone would listen. I am so tired of both you and your VP candidate. Your impression of the American people must be quite distorted if you think you can win this election just on character slamming. Get it through your head, the average everyday American is tired of both you and the Alaskan attack dog. By the way,while attempting to spell "desperation", look up "economy" as well.

Margo-Missouri   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Is this a joke? First McCain spends the last year telling everyone that Obama has only been in Washington a couple of years…

But now, Obama is to blame for everything??? Not the candidate who has been in Washington for a quarter of a century.

I am an independent voting for Obama. No McCain!! After the last few weeks of watching his campaign resort to gutter ball tactics and witnessing McCain's erratic behavior. I mean really…. Palin as VP. Too bad she doesn't see how badly she is being used. Her almost non-existent political career is over.

Texas for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

why cant McCain except the fact that Obama is not gaining ground cause of the Economy…. so stop blaming him, HE IS GAINING GROUND BECAUSE YOU PICKED THE CRAZY LADY FOR YOUR V.P! You where doing good in the polls, but every since you picked LOONEY for your V. P you just cant seem to bounce back from the interviews with Katie Couric!!! I guess that is obama's fault too!! no better yet blame his wife!!! LOL! You where better off picking Obama's Wife for your V. P!!!!! LOL! :)

Paying Attention   October 6th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

McCain, what is the matter? Your campaign not going so well. You don't have a good plan for the economy of healthcare, so you start attacking Obama.

We are voting for Obama, so give it a rest. If you would like us to change our mind you need to scrap your crazy healthcare plan and get serious about alternative fuels and battery options for our cars.

The grouchy thing is not working. I have a message for Mrs. Palin. I got out of the stock market over a year ago. Perhaps you should have been paying attention. I did not loose $20,000 due to inattention. Poor judgement and lack of attention will not get my vote.

Linda31   October 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

LOL, I was wondering how they were going to blame Obama for that. They blame him for everything else.

Leah,Texas   October 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Do NOT vote for Geezer and Gidget.
Presidents should NOT lie or wink ;)

Vote Obama-Biden!

Peter (CA)   October 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

This is getting unbelievable. How much more muck can McCain come up with? Is this all this pathetic excuse for a PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE have? He was able to help the Democrats come out for the vote. He even presented the Democratic ideas in the meeting with Bush! McCain "suspended" his campaign to fly in and save the day and then it all fell apart around him. Now he is going to blame someone else??

Larry–All Obama is doing is responding to this crud as he should lest someone actually believe it. I am sorry that you are willing to buy it.

CNN–Every story today has been about McCain attacks….is there nothing else happening??

Nathan,   October 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

We're starting to see a desperate shameless man in McCain. On a day when 159,000 more people are reported out of work, when peoples's life savings lost billions in the market this man and his shedevil Palin attack Obama on a personal level. They actually believe that the American people will look past their dwindling fortunes and and dwindling hopes and become afraid of Obama. Its time to send the Bush, Cheney, Rove, McCain, Palin way of doing things back where they belong. These people have just begun to sling mud and they don't care if its true or not. We've got to see them for what they are. Four monsters and a groupie. Don't get distracted while they take your kids future. Show them that the politics they know dosen't work anymore. Make them talk about the issues. Show them that we love America by loving its people and not just the words. Time to toss them on the trash heap.

Sam   October 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

yes

Samuel   October 6th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Sorry John McCain but I am not buying what you are saying. I have the right to reason for myself. The choice is clear, Barack Obama. He tell us what he will be doing as president and that is what I like.

You are an angry senator and that is not presidential. Change your attitude . It is good for your health. Get ready to serve America as a good person not the bad one we are witnessing now. It is not good enough.

joe six pack   October 6th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Hey McCain…

i closed my savings account because I am out of the job with no health insurance. So you can blame me, poor old Joe, for the financial crisis too.

Texas Chic NOT voting for Va-jay-jay...   October 6th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

This is just disgusting, disgraceful, and shameful. McShame=no honor….

Pam   October 6th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Give it up old man, you and Caribou Barbie are going down.

Linda   October 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I thought the Republicans did not come up with the promised 12 votes in the first vote. I do not remember them blaming Obama.

McCain is loosing it. Biden's parody on SNL was hit the mark!

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I WISH I COULD FIND AN OBAMA SUPPORTER IN TEXAS TO TALK TO. I CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT MAKES YOU PEOPLE TICK.
ALL I HEAR IS CHANGE AND BLAME.

OBAMA IS A JOKE AND THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS NEED EDUCATION.

EDW   October 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I SUGGEST MCCAIN/PALIN DROP OUT OF THIS RACE BEFORE THEY COMPLETELY LOSE THEIR SOULS.

s   October 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

McCain and Palin need to stick to the facts, it is really hurting his campaign; however, as an Obama/Biden supporter I won't complain.

NYFN08   October 6th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

"I just have to rely on the good judgment of the voters not to buy into these negative attack ads. Sooner or later, people are going to figure out if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future or you're not ready to articulate it."

John McCain on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, 2/21/2000

Amy, Montana   October 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Enough already, McCain!
Enough of the blame game!
Enough of the false attacks!
Enough of the mud-slinging!

If you really care about this country, address the economic mess with real solutions!

America, say enough! Vote Obama/Biden!

Andy - Atlanta, GA   October 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Obama is also responsible for 9/11, Global Warming, Gas prices, job loss, Hurricanes Katrina & Gustav, George Bush getting elected, McCain getting captured in Vietnam & Bristol Palin getting pregnant (among other things).

s.positive   October 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This OLD man and his daugther are very crazy…We'll kick them out soon.

Desmond,Toronto   October 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

He should have said something when someone at his rally called Obama a terrorist.McCain is a very dishonest man and unfit to be POTUS. He and Palin are racists and are guilty of hate crimes and racial incitement and are both dangerous for the country.Enough!!!!

Frank   October 6th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

When you have nothing to say you say anything. The McCain/Palin ticket is an unfortunate representation of one of our major American political parties. Reading off of note cards, winking and unbecoming personal attack behavior is not enough. This is a sad day in American governance when that ticket represents what is suppose to be one half of the best America can consider.

Senile Moose   October 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I'm getting so sick of this grumpy old foggie.

Tony   October 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

This is headline in today's paper and on teh web:

McCain accuses Obama of lying
Republican says his opponent is ‘not exactly an open book’.

If Mc Cain and Palin were not so pathetic, this would be hysterically fuinny!

What a sad, pathetic old man.

Jeff   October 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

McShame trying to rewrite what happened during the week that MacCain showed his true judgement ability — go here, do this, dont go there, dont do that, change his mind, take 24 hours to get back to DC (after a cancelled appearance, yet still time to show up for another) —

Mr. McCain — I really have only one question left to ask you — what is your objective in attempting to seize — err, I mean be elected — (to the) presidency of the us?

And Ms. Palin, your objective? I don't find anything in your background that indicates you ever aspired or had any desire to go to Washington. Hello America! Wake up before its too late and keep these two lunatics out of any higher power position than they already hold.

Todd and Cindy: y ou two go back to the rocks you crawled out of and take your pitiful spouses with you.

Rick   October 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

just do a search for Keating economics and you will see what the truth is. This is nothing new from John McCain, it goes back to the Keating 5 and continued with the Gramm Rudman act in 1999 and on to the current crisis in which John McCain said "the fundamentals of our economy are strong…" yeah, right John…. sure thing if you have 8 houses and 13 cars maybe but the rest of us got hosed pal.

Bridget   October 6th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Senator McCain, YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS. Please, we are begging you to stop lying and return to the honorable person you used to be.

ines   October 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

McCain = Keating 5

No Way, No How, No McCain

Republican for change   October 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

McCain has lost his mind.

Stupid is as stupid does!   October 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Ummmm. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it the republicans that did not fote the 2/3rds?

I think that 72 year old brain is starting to shrivle a little to fast.

Independent   October 6th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

McShame all we have to do is check factcheck.org and see all your lies, lies, lies….and you continue to throw out the lies in your ads…how stupid do you think we are????

Well Doug, it was the Senate that came up with the other bill and they were the ones who put the pork in it so they could get the republicans to vote yes for it in the house….McShame vote "AYE" when his name was called…. I guess McShame is having a memory loss……

SoniaGA   October 6th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

McCain first said—Obama Phoned in

McCain then said—-Obama didn't do anything, but waited

McCain Now says—its Obama's fault

Wow, does he not have any shame!

It's this erratic, lying, angry behavior that is ushering Obama over 50% in ALL of the Battleground states but two and Obama winning VA AND NC!!!!!!!!!!

WELCOME TO THE OBAMA SHOW   October 6th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

HEY OBAMA SUPPORTERS,

YOU BLAME THE REPUBLICANS FOR THIS CRISIS BUT THE DEMS CONTROL THE HOUSE AND SENATE.

SO WHY IS IT MC CAINS FAULT.

ITS AMAZING HOW THE BLAME IS ON MC CAIN IN YOUR BLIND EYES.

Dave. San Diego, CA   October 6th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Somebody PLEASE bury the corpse of the McShrub campaign before he raises from the dead………AGAIN!!!!!!!

SJR   October 6th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

This man has truly lost his mind…I am getting scared. Cindy may seriously need to take her husband to get a checkup.

I Invented the McMuffin... and fire   October 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I'd like to suggest that perhaps McCain is an IDIOT… Palin is such a moron that she has to climb a ladder just to attain a state of idiocy.

Average American   October 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain is desperate. At this point he'll say anything to get elected no matter how false or misleading it may be. This is the real John McCain … a desperate man who will lie to get what he wants.

Obama is the best hope for the future of this wounded nation.

Proud McCain Supporter   October 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

McCain is absolutely correct-when Obama was faced with providing his own insight/plan, without scripted text, he FAILED MISERABLY. He hid and waited for the dust to settle before making more of his ridiulous and over-rehearsed comments.

Can't you brainwashed fools see this? OBAMA HAS NO EXPERIENCE and couldn't decide to leave a burning building unless one of his political advisors told him it was the right thing to do.

God Help Our Country if the thoughts on this thread reflect the majority of voting Americans.

Texas for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!   October 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

He is acting like he is not of sound and mind!!! If that is the case i do not want him in the white house! And if something happens to him we the people are going to be lead by COOKY!!!!!!! SARAH PALIN!

Heather   October 6th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

So Obama was supposed to call the House Republicans? Wouldn't that be McCain's job?

Mike, FL   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I think he is getting a little to desperate!! McBush doesn't even make sense anymore!

Patrick, Fairfield, CA   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Keep talking, John. Keep talking, my friend!

mike   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

vote Obama/Biden 2008 !!!!

kayla   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

DESPERATE TIMES CALLS FOR DESPERATE MEASURES. MCSAME YOU SOUND AND LOOK SO PATHETIC. I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU. YOU ARE OF NO USE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Shari, NY   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Sen. McCain took the weekend off to prepare for the debate but apparently he spent the whole time loading blanks in his attack weapon. This now begs the question: What does he have in store for the debate?

Tim E   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Yes, we know, John, you are the personification of everything good and Obama is the Devil's spawn. You may not need any lessons in how to tell the truth to the American people, as you say, but you could take a few lessons in being "an honourable opponent." No matter what happens in November, the winner really needs to inherit a reasonably intact and serviceable country. People will not forget your hubris, your anger, your failure to communicate; should you win you can count on eight years (maybe) of constant negative attacks. It makes for an unhappy life. Even if your wife is rich. And the vice-president sits on your lap. If Obama wins, what kind of country do want your legacy to be? Razed? Unfit for human habitat? I don't blame you for not wanting to take lessons from a Chicago politician, but there are some Texans that are no better, and you really should watch out for those "Smiling Faces." She's ready.

FactCheck   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

McCain needs a diaper change. Palin needs a brain.

RIF   October 6th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I guess Obama is now a house republican? McCain and Palin are turning into a crazy two ring circus. It's almost sad to see McCain in this state of craziness. I don't want his finger no where near that button. His termperment is horrible. We'd be in 10 wars and conflicts if he was in the White House.

Proud to be American   October 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Gosh I wonder some times if I am watching a 3rd world election going on… the Repugs will say and do anything to get into the white house… don't you think they have done enough? McCain and Palin are just liars and cheats… how could anyone with common sense vote for these fools???? Rock the Vote and Vote for Obama and Biden 2008!

Ann in Florida   October 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Isn't this the candidate of the "moral" party? I guess lying and slander are moral qualities that McCain/Palin are proud to possess. These candidates are running for the highest office in what is supposed to be the most powerful, example setting nation in the world. And this is what we get? This is "country first"? Patriotic? My vote is now going to the adult candidate, Mr. Obama. The behavior coming from the Republican ticket today has pushed me over the edge. Our stock market is crashing and this is what you pull out of your bag of tricks? What a sad state of affairs.

cecil   October 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This Is What Happens When A Presidential Canidate Has No Vision For Change In America. Just Lies, Fluff, Winks, and You Betchas!

This Is A Bridge To No Where!

Tj oh   October 6th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

What a train wreck McCain has become. He is more dishonorable than Rudy "9/11″ Guiliani

Lynne   October 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

There were way many more Republicans that voted no on the bail out the first time around….and then they said yes one a ton of pork was added….oh yeah, that was a Democrats fault!!!!!!!!!

McCain has nothing left so he is trying to blame Obama for everything…Mr. Swiftboat Republican! How stupid do you think we are? Let the RNC audit Obama's books…I've given money, even in the face of the economic problems…I am so worried about the direction this country is going that I am cutting out expenses in other areas in order to support my candidate. I guess McCain and the RNC just can't believe that everyday people can back a campaign…it doesn't take corporate America to get someone elected!!!!!!!!!

I use to have a lot of respect and admiration for McCain…not anymore. I am absolutely repulsed by his campaign tactics!

Amy   October 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

It is not what we do in a few days to bailout. It is about the last 8 years to get here. What we can do in a day or two will not recover the damage of 8 years.

If McCain really wants to prove he is maverick, please take a lead to impeach Bush. Then, we will believe you are different from the last 8 years.

mo   October 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

But he is a POW, right!?

Mat   October 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I guess when you have nothing to really talk about you will say anything to get the attention away from your semi qualified VP pick or your lack luster economey plan.

It was the house republicans that voted against the bill - the same house republicans thet McCain suspended his campaign to bring them 'across th isle' - nice work John. Now that it didn't work, he's going to blame Obama?!?! - so, so sad.

Can it be November 4th allready - we need a new President

Mark   October 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

John's just showing how unbalanced and erratic he is!

SH in Austin   October 6th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

you know…

i COULD be annoyed and pissed at the continued lies, distortions, and slimy insinuations coming from the McCain campaign.

i COULD be disgusted at the tactics being dragged from the sewere out into the light.

i COULD.

but then i take a look at the polls from the past few weeks.

and i decide instead?

to LAUGH and LAUGH and LAUGH.

thank you, John McCain and Sarah Palin, for your efforts to get Barack Obama elected.

your fellow Americans are grateful :)

tulsa   October 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

that's right John…. never let the truth get in the way of your story.

Paul   October 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

John McCain did not "suspend" his campaign. After his announcement to skip Letterman and return to Washington, he did an interview with Couric and did not leave NY until the next day. He then accused Obama of "phoning it in," but he remained at his suburban DC residence and contacted his peers in Congress via the telephone. The suspension was a stunt that slowed a process that was well on its its way before he arrived and stalled upon his intervention. It is a sad day when the man of honor now stoops to such political lows in the last days of a failed campaign.

Canada for Obama   October 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

MaCcain the lunatic man. Anyway, I know you are too old and your brain is not functioning right. Just give up the game is over. Up Obama

McCain aide   October 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

So this is what senility looks/sounds like… Time for a campaign stop to the state of Euthenasia, gramps!!

Obama/Biden 09/12

Ryan, New York, NY   October 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

So wait, 33% of Republicans vote in favor of the bailout and 60% of Democrats voted for it, yet it's Obama's fault that it was shot down the first time. Sure thing.

And that's ignoring all of the reports coming out of the negotiations that said that Obama and his people were quite involved, though not hogging headlines to showboat like our "friend" Mr. McCain.

I really can't wait for this election to be over. The respect that I once had for John McCain when I voted for him in the 2000 primary is completely gone.

David in New York   October 6th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

When a candidate reaches a point of desperation, he or she reacts in most unusual ways. The facts and truth disappear. Attacks get personal. Self esteem is lost. Anything that was once important and valued is suddendly gone. McCain and Palin have reached that point. They are a good team full of bitterness for they lack the answers for the American people. McCain is too old to run again and Palin has showed she actually did not lift up the party, but in fact dragged it down. Pallin's political career is history. I agree with the conseratives who called for Palin to step aside. She did not. Now it's to late. She has turned a muddy pot into a sewer. Soon the country will vote and flush this team down the drain forever.

Robin   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Woah, it was McCain who suspended his campaign and parachuted into the middle of negotiations, this emboldened the House Republicans to vote down the initial bill. All the while Obama was working behind the scenes to get the House Democrats to switch their no votes, McCain basically did nothing and it plainly showed.

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

REALLY?!?!?! HOW?! Are you serious?
OMG! He IS serious.
Why is it his fault? Because he didn't suspend his campaign like you did (but you actually did not)

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS (especially in The Senate)
VOTE FOR OBAMA!

Why? because McCain and the RNC/GOP is ideaologically and morally bankrupt
McCain is out of touch. He is out of ideas and he is running out of time!!!

A.D. Vasquez   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama not crying, he just pointing out the desperation and the pettiness of McCain's campaign. Just shining the light of the darkness that is McCain/Palin '08…

Just keeping America first–above and beyond the fray.

Obama/Biden '08

Anthony   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

At what point does this become flat out TREASON????

Dear America,
please start holding men like this accountable for their words.
No one should be able to make such allegations with out some form of repercussion. Otherwise, there is nothing to discourage him from doing it again, and again, and again, and again….

I dont care if he was a POW…
John McCain has sunk to being a traitor to America, by usage of deceit and devisive tactics in a time of economic turmoil and uncertainty.

You sir, are not worthy of HONOR.

Emily   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

It is very sad to see an honorable man becomes so cynical. As Biden said, McCain was no maverick.

And bailout itself is not the issue. How we got here is the issue. What we can do in a day or two to recover the damage of the last 8 years is almost irrelevant. We lost the half of our pension value. We are thinking to take two jobs now.

If McCain really wants to be maverick, he should take a lead to impeach Bush. Then, we will all believe he is really different from Bush. Then, we will believe he is a maverick. So, please go and impeach Bush.

Jack - Maryland   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Has McCain had a stroke or something? Or is he just senile?

Every time he opens his mouth he lies. So difficult to believe that I supported this man in 2000. He's become a pathetic joke.

And dude - what's up with your eye?

milo   October 6th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

How can he blame obama when the democrats mostly voted for it, but it was the REPUBLICANS who voted against?

If it failed for lack of GOP support, wouldn't it make more sense that MCCAIN should have been the ones trying to convince his own party?

Makes no sense at all, no wonder the polls are trending toward landslide.

Thomas   October 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

More distortions from the Rethugs. That is all they have left!

The Devils Child   October 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

This man is EVIL and SICK…he take no ownership in nothing!!! Then you have his sidekick talking out the side of her neck..I don't understand anything she say.

Mrs. Texas Teacher   October 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

More McSame's side step… two step…. DC shuffle…. song and dance.

Only problem, we just keep hearing this tune…. it's tired, it's old, and you can't hum it!

Obama/Biden

Republicans= Me First Country Last   October 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Are you kidding me? Obama delayed bailout? OMG McCain is truly loosing it. McCain's tactics have always been to take his own failing and try and accuse Obama of it.

I know hate is strong word but I am really beginning to hate McCain/Palin.

We Demand Our Country Back!   October 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Wow! McCain has really turned into a old cantankerous kook. He just seems angry all the time…probably because he can't find a winning message for his campaign to talk about.

Obama/Biden '08

As the 'Paign Turns   October 6th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

"Sooner or later, people are going to figure out if all you run is negative attack ads you don't have much of a vision for the future or you're not ready to articulate it." - John McCain, 2000

I'm guessing the tsunami was Obama's fault too. And don't forget global warming…

Jim in Raleigh   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Let's see, the Democrats voted in favor the first time around and McCain undermined the Republican vote (against). Does McCain mean Obama should have been calling and convincing the Republican members of Congress? Was that because McCain either had dragged his own feet or perhaps tried to kill the bill in hopes of pinning the mess on his opponent?

Independent, white woman   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Mccain has never, ever been so desperate in his entire political life!!!!! He is getting right down dirty, he is lying, he is totally in awe and doesn't know what hit him. I cannot imagine Mccain being much diferent from Bush, he is from the old school and does not have new ideas to help the economy in the 21st century. He will use every trick (not necessarily) in the book, he has sold his soul for the white house and nothing!!! he has no chance in this election because he is not swift enough, smart enough or well informed enough. He is too focused on the old rip him a new one politics. Sory Mccain, this election is all about the economy and obviously, as you said, this is not your area of expertise, and you were not kidding. If you plan to run the country the way you are running your campaign, we would be in deep pooh! Thanks but no thanks!

tony   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

There was a bipartisan agreement on a bailout deal before McCain "suspended" his campaign and went back to Washington. McCain got the House Republicans to reject the first bill, then could not get them to support the second bill that McCain supported. If anyone delayed the bailout bill it was McCain.

tulsa   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

hey Larry WI,

The only one I hear crying is the republican ticket. You are as pathetic as your candidate.

Becky CA   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Seriously, when Fact Checkers are saying the Afghanistan claim against Sen.Obama made by Sen.McCain is wrong, that Ayers and Sen.Obama were not friendly and casual acquaintances (really who cares what he did or did not do when Sen.Obama was eight), we can no longer trust anything from the McCain campaign.

Sen.McCain will cut taxes for the wealthy and cut medicaid, medicare and privatize social security, continue the Iraq War and tax health care benefits. He has no funding for alternative energy like solar except for nuclear, he has no funding for education. Add to that he is 72 years old and his running mate seems allergic to complex issues and has shown no indication that she understands the issues facing us. Just like our current President.

Let us unite as a nation and choose a different path for our country.

The Republicans are comedic GOLD!   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Oh Johnny boy, the pipes the pipes are calling…..

Ken in NC   October 6th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Someone needs to take McCain and Palin to that Island in Alaska where they can see Russia and put them in a boat and send them back to Russia. I know they are from Russia because no American would be acting as they are.

Senator McCain once said he would write the names of people that voted for PORK so someone please put a peice of paper in that boat so he can write his name at the top of that list.

Lifelong Republican for Obama, Columbia, TN   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

McCain and Palin are both all over the place with these baseless attack lies!

McCain–a time-honored American hero–has come to this: A sad and small old man selling his soul to the same extremist Republicans who hated him and smeared his character back in 2000.

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN IN 2008! It is time to get America back on track toward greatness.

NEVER OBAMA   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

obama is a phony baloney politician who is nothing but a front for foreign interests trying to get control of America.
You think obama is dirty now? Wait till he gets hold of the entire government. You won't even know what happened to you.

Alex   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

As I recall, mccain went to washington to "fix" washington, and then basically messed everything up, because republicans didn't like the bill. Then when the vote came, 2x more republicans voted against the bill. So how is obama at fault? So you are saying that Obama should have brought in republicans to vote, and you just seating back and doing nothing? Mccain you are insane…

Elizabeth - Texas   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

It's Barack Obama's fault that McCain didn't vett Sarah Palin.

McCain has really lost his mind. I'm a former Republican. Is McCain makin you all proud? Is Sarah Palin making you all proud?

Barack Obama/Joe Biden

Amanda   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

day by day this man shows how senile he has become. go home McCain! No one wants to hear your trash!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08!!!!!!!!!!!!

Republican Base Voting OBAMA   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

McCain has lost his mind and he is starting to show the first signs of memory loss. EX. Economy is great what are you talking about.

Obama/Biden

California Gold   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Bet McCain retires after he loses in one of the biggest loser landslide elections in the history of America. He'll put "Obama is to blame" on his grave stone.

D&D   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The dude doesn't know what to say to America anymore, so he started inventing, just like he invented "Blackberry"!

Paul   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama: 53 percent
McCain: 45 percent

Thank God !

Obama -Biden08
yes we will!!

Dennis   October 6th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I used to think McCain sounded more desperate by the day, now I think he sounds more desperate by the hour.

John Mcdickhead   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

More of the same from John McShame

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

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

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

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

Sarah Failin says,

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

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

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

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

She says we may have to go to war WITH RUSSIA

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

You may be able to hide Sarah Palin from the people and the press because she it too incompetent to answer any questions BUT YOU…You CAN”T HIDE FOREVER sooner or later the debates will happen and you will have NO WHERE TO HIDE!!!!

north of 49   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

"Everythings Obama's fault" You're just like a school kid John

Jodi   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

McCain's ignorance in regards to how and why the economy has failed becomes more evident by the day. Stop talking, John.

Atlian   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Just keep on running your mouth McCain and watch those numbers for Obama rise.

Honestlady   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Absolutely despicable of McCain to resort to such low and deceitful tactics. At this point, he'll say just about anything!!!!!!!! This isn't right and it will not work this time!! I'm sick and tired of the mud slinging. I mean, if you are going to sling mud, at least let it have some ring of truth. McCain and his camp are just making up stuff now!!!!

battered retirement plan holder in WV   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

McCain and his campaign taking one of Obama's old speeches out of context . . . Why am I not surprised?? Oh, it's because McCain apparently has nothing positive to offer and must resort to a litany of lies. What happened to the McCain I admired in 2000?

John McCain is an angry political warrior. He would do well to remember that those who live by the sword will die by it as well. Perhaps he'll be happier in retirement . . . Hope that comes soon.

ralph   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

McCain is losing it, and I do not mean the election.

Ancient Texan   October 6th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Obama has been negative for two months and most of that was pure lies. Now He's above reproach and can't be questioned about anything. The MSM has not asked him about Ayers, or any of his ties to radicals in the two years he's been running. Now that his opponent tries to let the American people know who the "chosen one" really is, his spokepeople hit the air, but not him. The free ride may be over.

Mark   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Barack Obama is above the politics of swiftboat. I am growing old, weary, and tired of John McCain and his desperate attempts.

A.D. Vasquez   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Desperation aside, I wonder if this negative turn in the McFailin' campaign also has something to do with the "Troopergate" report due this week, a way of softening the blow.

You know, to downplay the report as if it is just a tit-for-tat response to the right's negative attacks…

The Truth about Mccain   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Mccain has absolutely no right to say anything about Obama. Check out the recent Rollingstone article able Mccain and decide for yourself. See if he reminds you of the loud-mouthed, immoral bully from grade-school who strove to make life miserable for everyone around.

Michael   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

"Even after [Obama] refused to lift a finger to prevent this crisis"

So Obama, as one man, separate from the entire congress and federal government, had the power to stop this? Is that what you are saying Senator McCain? I could have sworn we have not elected anyone yet, let alone a godling. Has McCain himself drank the kool-aid?

Sarah who?   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Unbelievable. I have never seen anything like this. This man must be suffering from post-pardin campaign meltdown. He is absolutely dillusional. Simply pathetic.

Obama/Biden 08

Catherine Rose   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Oh my stars. This guy is a real looney tune.

Everyone needs to read the latest issue of Rolling Stone. Comprehensive article about McCain. You can read the entire article on line. This guys is a nut case - always has been.

Independent for Obama   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Get over yourself old man!

California Gold   October 6th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Love the fact McCain is diving in the polls. Straight down to the bottom. The more he blames Obama the worse the McCain approval ratings.

Accountability   October 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Yeah…McSame's participation really helped…as soon as he got to Washington after (NOT) suspending his campaign…the deal fell through…when he left..they pulled something together…Hm….

Steve   October 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

His (Obama's) party voted in favor of the bill the first time. Can someone help me understand the straw this dude is grasping on? Barack Obama is a Democrat. Democrats were not the party that rejected the first bailout bill. Ironically, the Republican congressmen who voted no, showed Republican backbone and intelligence for the first time in a long one, yet McCain is not taking credit for that, he is bashing the other party for something they didn't do in the first place. Please stop the madness!

DEM   October 6th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

This man is becoming the most vile man in the country. At what point is he and his "attack dog" going to realize that the ugly and hateful method of Repug-lican campaigning isn't working for Americans anymore? We have enough negativity in our lives, and we are reaching for the hope that Obama gives to us. WE NEED TO HAVE HOPE, SENATOR MCCAIN!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!!!!!!

NEVER OBAMA   October 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

MAC AND THE BABE 2008

Republicans Hate America   October 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

QUESTION: Do you think that if McCain will lie to us NOW during the campaign, will he lie to us if he is President?
ANSWER: You betcha, doggone it.

mb--texas   October 6th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

The only thing McCain knows is anger.lies,and trying to down Obama with insults,lies and his vp pick has a lot problems back in Alaska.
she has been out only five weeks and has become a robot for McCain gang.Also they know that the news pundits will carry their water on
front center on their networks instead of running insults and lies they should leave McCain/Palin off their shows but the networks like
controversy.

Beverly, NYC   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

It official he's lost it!!! What exactly did McCain/Bush do to round up republican votes for the bill after 166 republicans voted against it because that meanie Pelosi hurt their feelings. What were your contributions to this process John, I know, you were busy meeting Bono, setting up met and greets for Palin, and talking to Katie Couric. While you rushed back to Washington, what did you take stage coach or US Air shuttle at no point did you even bother to read or have read to you Paulson's 3 page proposal for the bailout and this is somehow Obama's fault , that you could not ask one question , offer half an idea during the photo op with your 90% twin, and this is Barack's fault. Good one, I work in finance and I needed a good chuckle today. You my friend have no integrity left.

Tony   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

McCain and Palin are through and the irony is that they did it to themselves.

jo   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Sir, common just vote for Obama and keep your senete sit.

David   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

McCain is truly losing it. He is willing to say and do anything, no matter how untrue and vile, to close the gap. This man is a disgrace.

A.D. Vasquez   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

John McCain is a flat-face bold-out L-I-A-R!!!

(I know the expression is "flat-out, bold-face", but this sounds better doncha' think? ;o)

Independenthemchandra   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Even in India where I thought politics was dirty it doesn't get this dirty these days. McCain is making America look like a developing country with lesser political awareness and illiteracy than American actually possesses.

Chicken Little's Hardhat Company   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Come on, now. This is all Obama's fault. If only he had agreed to town halls, McCain never would have taken this campaign to the barnyard.

Obama/Biden 100%   October 6th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

OMG!!! McCain, how can Obama be the blame for EVERYTHING??!!!
High gas prices
High food prices
High tuition
High electric bills
Global warming
Pollution
Earthquakes in China
My broken fingernail
Palin's ignorance and sheer stupidity………are all of these Obamas's fault also?

I'm so happy my voter registration group help 654 people get registered in the past two weeks……IT'S PAST TIME FOR A CHANGE!!

ohio   October 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

when mccain and palin talk i remember when i was three i was getting that stories from my Parents to put me back in my bed!! TWO JOKES

Tony   October 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Pay attention America.

You re now seeing the acts of a very angry, bitter, sad old man.

If it were not so patehtic, the idead that McCain and Palin call Obama a liar, would be hysterically funny.

When McCain loses in November, he will be laughed right out of Congress.

What a pathetic way to end up!

Ken in NC   October 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Now let me get this straight. Senator McCain says that Senator Obama is responsible for the Bailout Delay? I thought just last week Senator McCain was critical of Senator Obama for not suspending his campaign and rushing back to Washington.

I'm sitting here bleeding out the ying yang through my check book and this man is claiming one person is responsible for the Bailout delay. My concerned is that all the people that control the flow of the monetary system and the people that are responsible for oversight and that includes the government too have dropped the ball made of concrete and it landed on the American taxpayer. We are all bleeding while McCain Blames. Give me a break.

Derrick Martin   October 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Google Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain to find out the real truth about Song Bird McCain.

JayInNewHampshire   October 6th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

McCain is a lier. Flat out . I am sick of his disgusting,petty ,off the cuff ,whiney tantrums. Angry bitter person. Not humble at all. Get over yourself and take your nasty mouthpiece Sarah Palin with you.

Tim, Lexington MA   October 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Really Mccain?
Your pal George Bush is doing a great job during this crisis isn't he?
To me this is bull. Mccain should stop talking the talk and start walking the walk. The new polls show that Mccains "distract from the issues and hope we get picked" idea isnt working.

Failin' Palin: McCain's Parrot Without a Cracker and Quota With a Script   October 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Hey Grampy! Look at the poll numbers! We're not buying the crap. Take your mannequin running mate and head off to the hills where your mentality will be out to good use.

Chris   October 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Typical strategy of this campaign: Blame the other guy for what I did and pray the American public hasn't been paying attention for the last couple of weeks.

Amazing!!!   October 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I hope someone calls him out on this in tomorrow's town hall debate.

Dameun Strange   October 6th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Wow…McCain is seriously having a senior moment again. Did he not remember that several members of congress have already said Obama had been on the phone constantly even before McCain suspended his campaign.

I am not sure what is going on with him but either he is one of the biggest liars in history or his brain is just not functioning properly.

MISSOURI   October 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I think McCain is the one when asked to speak during the meeting sat silent. You know McCain, the meeting where you guys all met with the President?? You Senator McCain sat silently. And later when Obama was making the phone calls to get house support you were not making calls.

Kenneth Rios   October 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Some one please tell Grandpa to stop the blame game.

hometowndemocrat   October 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

WHATTTT!!!!!

McCain you are the 72 equivalent of a snot nosed little brat!

As my mother used to say…………"Act your age not your shoe size!!!!"

ohio   October 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

look at mccains rat face. where is that hockey mom mccain?!!! AHHHHHHH finally people are realizing that YOU/BUSH/GOP are fraud for this country

Jeffer65   October 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Of course Senator McCain, you "suspending" your campaign didn't help much either. Move forward, Senator. Tell us how you will fix the ecomony. Oh wait, you can't, you don't have any new ideas.
You won't win in November and I hope the people of Arizona vote your grumpy butt out of the Senate too.

TS   October 6th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

McCain.. what happend to you? You used to be a decent guy

tt   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I don't think McCain has figured out that Obama is not Kerry.

I think he's about ready to find out.

joanne barrows   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

What about McCain's affiliation with the Navy Tail Hook Convention held in Las Vegas up until a few years ago. This convention was used to lobby the milityary by DOD contractors. They provided booze and women for Navy pilots.

Chris   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

- The fundamentals of our economy are strong

- More Republicans voted no than Democrats

- Point fingers, forget coming up with a idea/solution. Oh, and you can only point at Democrats… there are 0 Republicans to blame.

- McCain was "the one" that "suspended" his campaign to interject himself into something he wasn't on the commitee for or informed about - AND - members said he just sat at the table and didn't say a word.

- Deregulation caused the problem… starting with Reagan according to sources. (isn't McCain pushing for deregulation? healthcare and social security too and privatizing??)

- McCain has said several times that he doesn't know much about the economy

Yes McCain, EVERYTHING is Obama's fault.

I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Obama's poll numbers are the inverse of McCain's mental stability:
Simple Math.

biff   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

How about…. the bailout was delayed, because ONE guy inserted himself into the process for political gain, and thus threw a wrench into what 'was' an agreement before he "got to town"…

no spin…. just a straight recap of what happened.

Independenthemchandra   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

You cannot lie and get away everytime…:D

Erretic! McPain…

Texas for Obama   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Oh come on John McCain.

I guess Obama is to blame for global warming too.

Do you think that placing blame is good substitute for having answers?

Bring back the John McCain of 2000. The new version sucks!

Chris B   October 6th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

This man is a walking contradiction.

Didn't he say Obama "phoned it in" when it came to the bailout bill???

Seriously, I have friends and family who are Republicans.The McCain/Palin ticket is giving all Republicans a bad name.

BOOTSTOMPER   October 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This guy is pathetic. Send him back to Arizona and send Palin back to her igloo.

No McSame   October 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

McCain prabably thinks its Obama's fault the Dow closed under 10,000 today. The market has such a liberal bias, just like the media! Smears & blame, no solutions - the McCain campaign is falling apart.

joseph   October 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Both of the candidates need to be put in jail along with anyone who voted for the bailout and or got us into the situation of us "needing" a bailout.

Obama said that “subprime lending started off as a good idea – helping Americans buy homes who couldn't previously afford to

great forsight and judgment, giving people money they might not beable to pay back= great idea, only to someone in politics.

Trysh, Los Angeles   October 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Also forgot to note that when McCain was in the meeting with Bush, Pelosi, Reid, etc….he sat there for 40 minutes saying nothing until he came in to complain about how the Repubs wouldn't agree to the CEO salary roll backs.

We can READ McCain!!!

Vince   October 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

John…Can you please suspend your campaign indefinitely? You and Failin' have stirred up the hate base now and we just don't need that anymore.

Obama / Biden 08

Steve   October 6th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

John, It's over - Be at PEACE!

Literally

I said Thanks, but No Thanks to anoth