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"Since the bailout is not part of the actual budget, doesn't it then become an EARMARK?"

i dont know what to say here. this is just ... wow.... ITS A BILL. do you even know what an earmark is?

" Also check out this 9/15/08 posting by Amir Taheri:"

What... ? What does an iranian journalist about obama's foreign policy? why would he oppose troop withdrawals.... ??? .......perhaps he wanted a shorter timetable to be inserted if thats the case, nothing to do with the actual fact of troop withdrawal. Ofcourse hes for it...

Patricia's (6:13:23) list of questions swirling around Obama ~ and NOT being reported by the media ~ is a good one. Also check out this 9/15/08 posting by Amir Taheri: OBAMA TRIED TO STALL GIS' IRAQ WITHDRAWAL. The story's been given no air time (yet) but we must change that. Remember "Rathergate." We cannot let MSM own the message when they so brazenly skew their coverage to favor Obama. Obama's corrupt Cook County politics do not belong in the White House. It's what he knows; it's how he got where he is.

Truth Matters heheheheheh-- ACORN has been CONVICTED of voter fraud in two states already.

Since the bailout is not part of the actual budget, doesn't it then become an EARMARK?

So... Tina, KB... you guys even reading other peoples comments before you post your partisan talk? Oh no, MCCAIN white knight saved us all from earmarks!

Might i ask a few questions for you political geniuses? What state has the most earmarks? Just this year, PALIN sent to Sen. Ted. Stevens, R-Alaska, a proposal for 31 earmarks totaling $197 million — more, per person, than any other state.

"Before she left office, Wasilla, with aid of the lobbyist and the blessing of Stevens and Rep. Don Young, got $27 million in earmarks, according to the nonpartisan Taxpayers for Common Sense."

27 million in earmarks for a town of 5,000 for a few years.

Palin.

fiscal conservative.......

Two questions I think should be asked and answered on national TV:

1. Exactly who put this earmark in the bailout? I want names!

2. Senator Obama says he supports the plan. I would like for someone to ask Obama if he supports taking money from the taxpayers (who are 95% against it)for such ear marks.

Too bad the news broadcasters aren't asking these pointed questions.

Had McCain not gone there and put a spotlight on what was going on, would we all know about all of the earmarks that that deal contained?

Thank you Jake Tapper for being one of the few honorable journalists left in the MSM who actually reports the truth! Thank you again and keep up the good work!

I completely believe in McCain's ideas on foreign policy, Obama has no idea what hes talking about! Obama wants to *talk* and do diplomacy with other countries! Did u guys hear that fool on tv?? Diplomacy who is he kidding! this is 2008!
We need McCain at the wheel! He's idea on foreign policy is deadon!

A few of his ideas:
1. He doesn't want to communicate with any other country.

I believe that 100%! Why should we talk to other countries if they dont meet all our demands like give us all their weapons, secret plans and newborns.

2. Doesn't believe in allies. Spain? Sounds like a terrorist organization to me.

This is deadon, anyone can be a terrorist hosting country. Hell there could be terrorists in canada right now, once we get alittle more "intel" on that we'll stop talking to canada as well and declare then a failed state.

3. We should have troops in Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Afganistan.

This is perfect foreign policy! a true commander in chief at heart! even though we don't really have the money for it and our debt is growing by the minute in addition to the fact that every country in the world hates us... we should position huge armies in 5 countries! fight 5 wars at once! We need to wipe out the infidels and spread democracy!

Overall, McCain is the perfect foreign relations expert - someone we need to lead us in these dangerous times.

Also i want to add that i am sick and tired of the democratic party. They dont care about the American People! they want us to have money for a good education, good infrastructure, and they support clean alternative energy. These are all terrible ideals, we, the american people, DO NOT need that in our country. Vote MCCAIN 08 he's got the experience we need to CHANGE GOVERNMENT. Sure hes been in the "government" that he wants to "change" for 25 years, but hes a new man now! Hes a reformer! VOTE REFORMER 08.

"ACORN and the others already got 20% in the housing bailout in July, courtesy of the Dems in Congress. Could Congress's approval rating possibly go negative after this fiasco? Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Dodd, Obama - do you think they really care about average Americans? I know they don't, that's why I'm another Dem voting for McCain."

Yup, mccain is all for the average american! he wants to give us great stuff like more military spending, veteran benefits and social security! thats about it! No you dont need that bridge, park or road. No we wont help your city clean up after hurricanes, improve dams. None of that pork barrel stuff!

Obama is such a bad president guys!! look, this page has a PERFECT example of the dirty attacks and lying his campaign surrounds itself with! McCains is a honest POW, he wants to reform washington and is a M-A-V-E-R-I-C-K. He doesn't launch any attack ads or lie at all! McCain would never do such a thing to us, the american people! Country first right? MCCAIN 08.

Misrepresent means 'change the meaning' Jake.
Blunt said exactly what the Obama campaign said he said. He used the exact same words, with the exact same meaning.

"Democrat" has become a bad word. I used to be proud to be a Democrat, that was before Obama was selected over Hillary. This new Democratic lie is not surprising. I am not going to start calling myself a Republican, but I will not be voting Democrat until Obama, Pelosi, Dean and the rest of those hypocritical sleazeballs are gone.

The obama camp is filled with liars. Obama is one big gimmick. Don't fall for it America look at his record.

Dem for Palin/McCain

that's why this Democrat will never again vote for a Democrat......

Let's be honest. Obama is for changing the tone in Washington.

But first he has to knee cap the competition. Therefore, he needs to lie and lie again.

Can't everyone just shut up, look the other way, drink the kool-aid and believe what he says, not what he does?

Lie: A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.

Let's call it what it is.

A Plea to the Media:
Vet Obama!

Below is a limited list of areas where the media has failed to investigate Obama.

This list does not include Obama’s many policy reversals or outright fabrications, like the statement that the Kennedy family facilitated his father coming to the United States.

It does not include Obama’s habit of voting %u2018present’ as a member of the Illinois State Senate nor his strange maneuverings regarding a born alive bill.

Instead, the list below concerns Obama’s associates and business dealings.

It is a sordid group, comprised of the America-hating, anti-Israel, and explicitly racial Left. There is big money involved, as with the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, and bizarre organizations to which money was funneled.

Obama’s milieu is the intersection of Chicago politics and the fringe Left; there is much to be explored and explained about Obama. Below is a partial list where Obama remains unvetted:

1. Trinity United Church of Christ. Obama’s 20-year membership in an explicitly racist church, a church with rhetoric too hot for Oprah.

2. Rezko. Obama’s ties to Tony Rezko and the 2005 purchase of the Obamas’ home. Obama funnelling money to Rezko’s sleazy businesses.
3. Ayers. Obama’s extensive ties to unrepentant terroist Bill Ayers.

4. Chicago Annenberg Challenge (CAC). Obama and Ayers together dispensing tens of millions of dollars supposedly for educational organizations.

Although now just being investigated, it’s known that money was funnelled to Ayers’ friend, radical Mike Klonsky, a founding member of the Maoist Party of the United States.

5. Minister Louis Farrakhan. Obama is surrounded by people like Rev. Willie Barrow, a friend and admirer of the anti-white, anti-Semitic Farrakhan.

If the media doesn’t do their job, we may end up with this guy as President.

So why isn't this mentioned on the ABC news site, instead of their little-traveled blog?

Seems it might be a pertinent news item.

AN interesting look at this financial crisis crated by republicans that OBama is going to fix.

And, by the way, here in the Midwest, we call the Obama camp "misrepresentations" what they really are...lies.

Anybody But Obama/Biden...

This is supposed to be news?

The Obama camp and the Obamabots misrepresent anything they feel will benefit their socialist cause...

Anybody But Obama/Biden...

Oh Boy!.......
The first debate showed how young, inexperienced and naive Barack Hussein Obama is and on the other side,....what a knowledgeable, experienced and wise the patriot John McCain.

America and americans can feel safe and in good hands with President Jon McCain, dealing with all the foreign affairs and the complicated issues of governance.

Democrats that love and care about the future of our country must consider and put our country first and vote for the Best Person for President of the United States of America in this precarious and complex times.

Based on the first debate, it is absolutely clear John McCain is the most qualified candidate and democrats vote for him, putting our country first.

Country First!
John McCain for President!

They call that dishonesty where I come from.
You media elites have flat out called Senator McCain a liar. When will you be doing so to Obama? Or is it that you only call Obama's opponents liars, while at the same time you are advocating for Obama?

Finally!—A media outlet has engaged in fact checking both candidates’ claims, instead of allowing the candidates rhetoric (on education and other issues) to cloud reality—the Washington Post’s fact checker blog suggests that at least one newspaper is fighting against the untruths that dominate politics, especially the debates.
The last few days prove better fact checking is certainly needed—anti-Obama ads continued to roll as McCain claimed to be suspending his campaign to focus on the financial crisis, and though he canceled an appearance on the David Letterman show, McCain sat down to be interviewed by Katie Couric.
Meanwhile, though it was clear that the McCain campaign had continued to march on, both major and minor media outlets, including the New York Times, continued to report that the campaign had been suspended, ignoring the obvious and undeniable signs that McCain had not suspended all campaign activity.
Though the Times did recently criticize Obama for releasing ads containing less-than-accurate information about McCain’s voting record and credentials after bragging about his integrity, (a refreshing change of pace that can be read here-- http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/26/us/politics/26ads.html) far too frequently, candidates have been praised or criticized for their words, (“I will suspend my campaign,” “I will not release inaccurate ads,”) while their actions, which have sometimes directly contradicted their statements, have been ignored. It seems that, especially during this campaign, the news media has been willing to abandon its role as a patroller for and policer of political untruths, instead, taking candidates words at face value and turning the other cheek as they blatantly ignore the guidelines they have set for themselves.
Web sites like factcheck.org have proven that nothing very little that a candidate says can be trusted, and the Washington Post and other sites that have decided to fact check the debates are to be commended.
It would serve the media well, especially during the campaign season, to remember an old adage in its reporting.
Actions, in fact, do speak louder than words.

the McCain campaign and many of the republican Presidential campaigns have focused on misquote campaigning...to say the least of attacks...

tonight Obama needs to watch out for the Reagan styled short delivery that says little of content but has much for stage acting impact.

ACORN and the others already got 20% in the housing bailout in July, courtesy of the Dems in Congress. Could Congress's approval rating possibly go negative after this fiasco? Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Dodd, Obama - do you think they really care about average Americans? I know they don't, that's why I'm another Dem voting for McCain.

Well, what do you expect from Dems. All they have been doing is lying to try to boost up Obamas lame stance on EVERYTHING.

Nancy and Harry handed over the reins to Barry O at the meeting and he screwed it up good (because he is an idiot when he is on his own and can't talk to his 300 advisers).
I think that is who Harry was talking about when he tried to infer that a certain someone came flying into Washington and made a mess of everything! Not to mention that the bill was crap to begin with since the Dems did not let the Repubs in on the writing of it and it wants to give tons of money to ACORN.

Question: If it is that great of a bill and the Dems wrote it, and the Dems can pass it at any time because they are the majority, Why didn't they pass it?

Answer: Because they know it is crap and they do not want to get all the blame when the people find out how crappy it really is.

What? The Obama campaign taking something out of context to make an ad? It's been happening in vile and disgraceful ways this entire campaign, wouldn't you think the MSM would have noticed by now? They just go along trying to elect their candidate Obama no matter what. Disgraceful, dishonest, and bordering on criminal, both the Obama campaign and the bias of the media in this election.

Jake, don't ever stop. You have been the only true "unblinking eye" in this whole sordid mess of an election. I don't care you're personal politics, you've called foul on both sides when necessary - and that's refreshing!

The democrats are largely responsible for this mess to begin with. They pushed for the establishment of Fannie Mae ,Freddie Mac. Groups aligned with the democrats sued banks to force them to give out sub-prime mortgages. Now that everything fell apart they blame the people who tried to stop them from doing it.

TruthMatters (yeah, right, you're really interested in the truth): ACORN is a corrupt and corrupting organization. Republicans have no objection to people voting-- legally. They do object to people misrepresenting themselves as legitimate voters. You must be a legal resident of the United States to vote, you must only register and vote in one precinct in one states, you must not assume a false identity and vote as a person who does not actually exist. These are simple rules that create order and stability in our voting system, and they are rules that some ACORN activists and other troublemakers flout with impunity. Every vote counts-- but if the votes are diluted by illegitimate votes, our democracy is undermined.
And despite your innuendos, there is no record of major voting fraud committed by Republicans.

Oh, and JR: You sarcastically wrote below: "Yeah, McCain was so important to the discussions that he SAT THERE with his mouth shut the whole time and who could blame him. The whole thing was way OVER his head." Hey, JR, I thought you guys were always bragging about your candidate's supposedly cerebral approach to things. And then you go and mock someone else who had the good sense to go into the meeting with an open mind and sat quietly assessing the situation and listening to the various arguments. If he HAD opened his mouth more, you would be snarking that he was injecting presidential politics into the situation. Of course, you aren't saying that now because it was Obama who, in concert with his Democratic allies, tried to use the meeting to appear "presidential." WHen the president indicated that the democratic leadership could speak, they in turn handed off to Obama, who then presented their talking points.

memoryaid: there never was a deal. Do you really think the republicans will agree to something that will put them at a disadvantage and goes against everything they believe in.

No, he means that they 'lie' regularly.

I am glad you are reporting on this but will this be reported in the MSM for evrybody to know. Not really. So if you don't read this blog you will never know what is going on. The MSM has been doing a disservice to this country for the past 20 years. They have reduced them self to nothing more then partisan hacks.

The Democratic party representatives in DC have become the most disgusting, appauling group in the history of this country. Politics, by nature is rough and tumble, tricky and clever but these people have stepped out beyond anything that resembles sanity and what they do is not in the best interest of the country. The people in these reps. districts should be ASHAMED of themselves. Foolish Americans! I am so disgusted with the lies. SCOUNDRELS!!!!!!!! I pray the rest of America are smart and savy enough to see through the media and these political thieves. Obama and a Dem congress will destroy my beautiful nation and I am just sick at the thought of this young up and coming tyrant. He has called the DOJ on radio stations in Chicago who air authors of books about him, he has now threatened to sue the NRA for their ads and some Dems in one of their own districts have threatened to sue any group that produces ads that his campaign thinks are lies. This is FASCISM as clear as it can be. My GOD!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE!!

This is infuriating. Obama and his followers claim to be the nuanced and more intelligent crowd, yet pounce on out-of-context sound bites so small they hardly have any meaning and can be manipulated in any way. 100 years in Iraq, for example. Fundamentally strong, for example. Now this, and more to come.

The Obama campaign has been shamelessly lying left and right. It's about time the media starts to call him out for it instead of ignoring it in their quest for an Obama Presidency. Too bad though it's only Jake doing this and not the rest of the MSM. Had McCain done this it would have been headline news for a week!

Look, it's the Chicago way. Lie, cheat steal, pay people off, bring the dead back to life to vote, let people's house pets vote, fabricate quotes and stories, have your opponents thrown off the ballot, dig into your opponent's divorce records so you can publicize as much dirt on them as possible. This is the political legacy of Barack Obama. There's no "change" there. Obama is the same type of sleazy Chicago machine politician we've seen time and time again.

Bertha: "Could it be the Secretary of Treasury, a Democrat, is angling for a job in an Obama Administration?"

Erm... The Secretary of Treasury, as appointed by Bush, is Henry Paulson. He's a Republican. Not a Democrat.

Regarding the statements that the democrats have the majority and can pass this bill if they want to. This type of statement doesn't reflect how government works and also the politics of the day. Most of us know that.

First, the practical side of this. This is a Republican bill proposed by Bush/Paulson and modified by the bipartisan effort. That was the goal at least to give "confidense to the markets" based on strong support, a hell of a lot of money, and a cash infusion based on the buys. The democrats would be crazy to go this alone both politically and because it wouldn't give the level of confidence to the financial worldwide markets. This is as much a money game as a confidense game.

Second, it needs Republicans to pass because not all of the democrats will go for it if their Republican colleagues don't take the risk, too. A Republican president will sign it (not veto) if it meets certain requirements. Republicans are needed to make it pass. This bill no matter how seriously it is needed in this time of crisis, does not provide "goodwill points" for those who vote for it. It is a necessary pill and those patriots who vote for it know that their constituents are not going to be happy with it no matter what. Having the democrats do the dirty work will not happen. Those that don't vote for it won't be punished by their constituents at all.

"So this whole meeting yesterday essentially was established bu the DNC"

Right. That's why Bush requested Obama attend. He's a Democrat now.

Or not.

Bill Clinton is voting for McCain.

Because, he knows who is best to run this country.

Obama is confident that he is going to win!

Whenever I'm feeling confidant I usually like to mis-quote and lie about other people.

Sometimes it's people that I'm in some kind of competition with, like in this situation - but sometimes I'll just slander people and try to ruin their reputation for the sheer fun of it.

Obama '08!

Not only did Obama cut the Blunt quote to mislead people, it is Obama who "blew up" the meeting when he harshly criticized the House Republican plan without ever reading it. Then he and the other Democrats tried to blame McCain, but the truth is there never was an agreement with Republicans.

Obama, the Great Divider--can't even negotiate with Congress without breaking things apart. Judgment to lead???

I am getting to really understand what Obama "change" and "hope" is all about.

It's saddens me to see how Obama is using these words to fool people. It's time for him the walk the talk.

The whole ACORN discussion begs the question of WHY Dodd is already trying to spend any future profit that might arise from the $700 billion bailout. The money belongs to the people, not the government. The $700 billion and any profits thereof should rightfully go back into the pocket of the taxpayer from whence it came...

Whew! All of these posts are so angry and out of step. So many of you are in error about what went on at the Bush meeting.

I remember listening to Mr. McCain issue his statement Wednesday on stopping his campaign and skipping the debate. Then that afternoon, he and Mr. Obama issues a shared press release on the importance of bipartisanism and the important "points" that should be part of the bailout bill. This was followed by a speech Mr. McCain gave at Bill Clinton's meeting (I actually watched it on TV). Mr. McCain, again, reiterated his support for bipartisanship and the bailout bill if certain key "points" were part of it.

It was everyones understanding that at this level, Mr. McCain shared this minimal concept. So was he lying at these two events? What do you think?

When Mr. McCain was at the Bush meeting- a meeting he proposed- Thursday afternoon, he didn't say a word of support (or a word or question) for the "bipartisan negotiated framework-having the key points he asked for" that was presented to Bush and his Treasurer, Paulson. In fact, Mr. McCain set the stage for what he already had known about, a completely different proposal based on government insurance (and unworkable as stated by Mr. Paulson). The bipartisan team felt betrayed by the Republicans and Mr. McCain- due to the ealier speak and also due to not being part of the open process for presenting their proposal. The anger was regarding this. There was no reason to present such a proposal in such a way by House Republicans. I agree. This was not bipartisanship and hardly good faith politics. It was posturing for other objectives and used everyone's goodwill.

Even Mr. Paulson begged and apologized to Nancy Pelosi to please keep the democrats in line- even though they were filled with anger due to the betrayal and lack of due process. He acknowledged that it was the Republicans who betrayed everyone here. The irony is that his is Bush's bill and this is his party, but all have left him in the dust and are fragmented groups.

Yes, earlier in the meeting, Mr. Obama asked questions of Mr. Paulson and the team and the proposal. He did not lecture as so many have posted here (this is just made up).

ACORN had better not be in the final bill - that will be the final straw.

Expect that more of the same meltdowns will come under Obama and his mortgage buddies.

I can't believe the American public is this gullible.

fyi -- the Obama camp lies everyday and is getting away with it. CBS NBC and ABC are too intent on swiftboating Palin because she was such a threat to your chosen one.

Disgusting!!!!!!!

NO OBAMA

Rod: "Why is it that Dodd's plan had 20% of the 700 trillion bailout being siphoned to ACORN ???? Do you have any idea of what ACORN and its organizations do? It's shameful..."

It didn't. Firstly, you mean 700 billion, not 700 trillion, secondly, it was 20% of the PROFITS not 20% of the 700 billion, thirdly, it wasn't for ACORN, it was for the National Housing Trust Fund. You obviously have internet access and the ability to use it, so google their website and look at the conditions attached to grants.

The only thing shameful here is the willingness of people to repeat whatever they see written elsewhere on the internet without checking any of the details themselves.

Ahem, Truth Matters- if the truth really matters perhaps you should do some more research on ACORN and their fraudulent activities across the fruited plane. May I suggest your research extend beyond The Daily Kos and the ACORN website.

Why is it that Dodd's plan had 20% of the 700 trillion bailout being siphoned to ACORN ???? Do you have any idea of what ACORN and its organizations do? It's shameful...

No Deal and McCain's plan to be the saviour of our economy fell flat.
His VP's interview with Katie Couric could have been named, "Are You Smarter than a 4th Grader? Will his John Wanye tactics serve him well tonight at Ole Miss? How many House Republicans will he throw under the bus? This and many more unanswered questions will be answered in the coming days.

I am actually a bit shocked at the ease with which the democrates lie. I knew they were spinning things but to out right lie the way they have is shameful. They have also been very manipulative trying to pass legislation that would profit organizations such as ACORN. This proves how deep Obama personally is involved in deception, similar to his association with Tony Rezko.

McCain didn't block any deal. Pelosi has enough votes to pass any bill she wants. She just wants Republicans to take the blame with her. So give that one up. In regards to the Dodd 20% amendment - why don't we just put in there that ACORN or La Raza or such groups aren't eligible for those funds. Make you happy? Bush would probably sign anything that landed on his desk so you Dems shutup and put your plan up for vote. Let the chips fall where they may.

Chicago Ethics, from Al Capone to Richard Daley to Dan Rostenkowski to Jeremiah Wright to Bill Ayers to Barack Obama.

If McCain was all for a stunt to go to DC, then he should have showd off his leadership by making lots of talks -- that was easy to do and that was what Obama did in that meeting.

Instead, he kept silent, because what he really wanted was to stop the dem's plan from being finalized in the name of "bipartisan" work. The Pelosi plan did not include house repubs, who have deep reservation about the plan. But the dems kept pressuring McCain to say yes to the plan so that Pelosi can claim this is bipartisan work even without house republicans' input. McCain did not like the Pelosi plan, but he could not say no because doing so would make him the obstacle to the "bipartisan" work.

So, he simply used the WH meeting to give house republicans an opportunity to bring out their own ideas. After that, the democrats had to consider the repub's ideas, and that was where negotiation really started.

It was Paulson who begged McCain to come back. How would you explain that Paulson only talked to Pelosi to not blow this thing up? because he knew that democrats were the only ones behind the so-called bipartisan work, and he wanted to democrats to consider republican's proposals.

ACORN which is an organization that promotes voter fraud.
******************************************** Why are conservatives and Republicans against encouraging people to vote.

Out of the 10's of thousands of voters that Acorn has registered, Republicans found one that was filled out incorrectly and one situation where a lady filled one out for her sister (which is against the rules).
But for all of the Republican operatives that are currently serving jail sentences and the many more who ought to be in jail, for their voter suppression and voter caging which is part of their SOP, I guess it is understandable that they would be anxious to point fingers away from themselves.

It is impossible to misrepresent Obama or take him out of context. He has passionately argued every position on every issue this election cycle. No wonder Democrats like him--he's a one-man democracy.

How do we know who put out that clip. Anyone can post a video.

silas, ind fl voter, you're both wrong. There was no provision in the bill that gives money to ACORN (and certainly none that gives 120 billion dollars to them!).

There was a provision in the bill for 20% of the PROFITS (if any) to go to the National Housing Trust Fund, which works to provided affordable housing for low-income Americans. ACORN has applied and received funds from that trust in the past. But they are far from the only organization to receive funds from that trust, there's no guarantee any funds for that trust will result from this bill, and no guarantee that ACORN would be able to successfully apply for them if they were.

They are BOTH playing politics. THIS IS politics. If you can see that, you are in denial, deaf and blind (even then there are technologies that can help you keep up on the news) or dumb.

Good stuff. I think they should just let the whole quote play -- he's basically saying that McCain didn't do jack. Which is true. His big bully act failed and now he and Palin have to go through with the debates. What a joke this campaign is...

If McCain was all for a stunt to go to DC, then he should have showd off his leadership by making lots of talks -- that was easy to do and that was what Obama did in that meeting.

Instead, he kept silent, because what he really wanted was to stop the dem's plan from being finalized in the name of "bipartisan" work. The Pelosi plan did not include house repubs, who have deep reservation about the plan. But the dems kept pressuring McCain to say yes to the plan so that Pelosi can claim this is bipartisan work even without house republicans' input. McCain did not like the Pelosi plan, but he could not say no because doing so would make him the obstacle to the "bipartisan" work.

So, he simply used the WH meeting to give house republicans an opportunity to bring out their own ideas. After that, the democrats had to consider the repub's ideas, and that was where negotiation really started.

'Jake, I am confused by the article, Blunt said something clear and BO is taking the quote which is useful for him. Period"

????????????????????????

Obama is L Y I N G !!!!!
He is not turning a phrase or using an adjective to change the tone of his statement!

He's doing something HE's so comfortable with and YOU're so accepting of.....

OBAMA IS L Y I N G !!!
AS USUAL!

Because Hillary was right. Obama has too many shady associates in his past. And, the more one reads about Obama, it seems his shady associates just keep piling up.

He is absolutely wrong for this country.

HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TWO CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT. IN THE MIST OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS THIS MORNING, ONE WENT TO CAPITAL HILL TO TRY TO WORK OUT A DEAL AND ANOTHER WENT TO A GYM TO WORK OUT. ANY QUESTIONS?

Who in their right mind would trust their country to this politician. Lie, cheat, steal...is that what you want for your kids?

Just for those of you here that want to say McCain did nothing in that meeting, might I ask of you what just exactly did Obama do? To date I have not heard any Democrat say just what it was Obama did in that meeting. And I have heard Schummer demanding for the people of AZ's Senator to leave the Senate, but not the people of IL Senator to leave. Rather odd way of reflecting the Democrats believe in democracy.

FYI, I hear that Obama "lectured" those at the table, attempted via weasels in Paulson's camp to go after Bohner and basically was the cause of nothing being accomplished.

Just go back and look at the statements being made on behalf of the Obama camp. You swear on your own good health and tell me who is playing politics. Democrats have the majority in House and Senate, so why don't they just pass the bill?? Giving $120 billion dollars to ACRON instead of paying back the debt created by this $700 billion bailout if any money is recovered.

The Obama camp and his slimey liars are famous for cutting and pasting mid sentence and repeating the spin.

Perhaps they will win an election with the media as advocates and a raving talk show host as a cheerleader. Nonetheless America will be a sadder place for it.

And if we manage to avert financial crisis that's all good. But the truth of the matter is that the Democrats have sucked all the hope out of their campaign slogan.

I should know at the beginning of the year I was a Dem....no going back to the party that has moved so far away from me and mine.

Obama is so full of it. Oh wait, he's an empty suit.

"He did the same thing to Hillary too.
Which is precisely why McCain is getting my vote."
......... right on Stacy ... I am with you on this! ... I am voting McCain too ... don't trust nobama!!

Good for McCain. He's protecting the US taxpayer. Thank-God he stopped that piece of legislation from being rammed through, including a 20% kcikback for ACORN. No thanks. We deserve somethign better!

Stacy: I'm confused, you suggest you won't vote for someone who misrepresents their opponent, but then you say McCain is getting your vote.

In case you hadn't noticed, McCain has frequently misrepresented Obama. If you really want to avoid voting for someone whose campaign has never ever misrepresented their opponent, you have two options: a third party candidate, or no-one.

Obama did not feel the need to go to DC to work on this crisis. He was quite content to 'rubber stamp' anything Dodd, Frank, Pelosi and Reid come up with. He is not a leader. He is a 'rubber stamp'. McCain went to make sure this 'Pay Out'/Bailout protected the American People. And to think Dodd knew this was coming straight at us and still had the nerve to run for President!

"Good! Glad McCain stopped this bill from going forward that was loaded with payoffs for ACORN, Obama's cheating friends.

Google it."

I did Google it, and it wasn't.

It had a section specifying what would happen to the profits - if there actually are any - resulting from the bailout. This specified that some would go the National Housing Trust Fund, which is set up to provide affordable housing for low income Americans.

That's it. The link to ACORN, such as it is, is that they've applied for and received some funds from this trust before. It's stretching to say that means the bill was 'loaded with payoffs for ACORN'. There may not even be any profits, and if they are, ACORN would have to successfully apply to the trust fund to receive any money at all.

My God, Team O is full of nothng but vapid LIARS!!!