“I am confident that before the markets open on Monday we can achieve consensus on legislation that will stabilize our financial markets, protect taxpayers and homeowners, and earn the confidence of the American people. All we must do to achieve this is temporarily set politics aside, and I am committed to doing so.” Uh, but I thought the fundamentals of our economy were strong! Apparently now cognizant of our recent economic travails, John McCain announces he’s temporarily suspending his campaign to focus on the Wall Street bailout, and has asked for Friday’s foreign policy debate to be delayed.
If we learned anything from the Palin debacle, it’s that the mythical maverick isn’t above pulling a ridiculous and transparent stunt when he’s starting to sweat the polls. Well, here we go again. Update: Sez Obama, the debate is on. Damn right.
The man who has been whining for months that Obama would not debate him now calls off the debate. My head is going to explode.
Pathetic.
This an obvious cynical, lowlife, desperate stunt.
How will it play in the media and with our dear undecided voters?
What will happen Friday night? –
(1) Will the Commission flinch, and call it off?
(2) Will Obama give in to McCain (my personal fear?)
(3) Will the moderators ask their questions, listen to Obama’s answers, and then everyone watch as the camera pans over to McCain’s empty seat?
So McCain doesn’t keep his commitments; breaks the rules; runs for cover; lets the entire system down. Question: will it matter?
Thank you for posting, Kevin. It’s awfully good to hear your sane and educated voice.
Kevin,
I’m a little concerned that you’re not posting. But I’m making myself believe that you’re just working away on your dissertation. In which case, what can we do except cheer you on!!
Very best wishes,
Keara