What a relief. So after tonight the old man will finally be K.O.

John's done with his nap.

But not any pork, the Democrats have actually earmarked the bill with 100 million dollars for left wing organizers left-wing housing entitlement mobsters and heavily tax-subsidized fraudsters at ACORN. As some of you may already know, ACORN is already under federal investigation for election FRAUD and other unwholesome acts.

http://savagepolitics.com/

When you read the Democrat earmark, specifically Section 5 of the Chris Dodd counter-proposal to the Paulson Plan, a large portion of any repayment of the $700 billion would go to the ‘uber community organizers’ of ACORN, with a smaller allocation to debt repayment. It specifically promises a minimum 20% of the ‘profits’ from the Treasury’s sale of assets to The Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund. (CLICK HERE TO READ THIS SECTION OF THE BAILOUT)

That is the problem with Barak, he can't KO anybody. I have given him money, I have been to the rally's but he can't seal the deal. What is the problem?

What time is this on? Anybody???

As usual, another flip-flop from McStain on America!

The funny part will be when McCain wipes Obama's butt during the debate tonight, when everyone knows Obama has been cramming for it all week.......

Looks like McCain thinks he has already won the debate since he has an ad saying so:

http://www.mydd.com/story/2008/9/26/105843/780

I just heard that they weren't closer to an agreement??? And I still don't understand why he and Obama even came to DC and why he would cancel the debate. And is McCain for or against the bailout?

andy: Tune in tonight. The deal will be not only signed, but sealed and delivered. This is so juicy, you just cannot make this stuff up!

I guess his work is done. Glad he was able to help out. It is obvious that McCain play an integral role in this whole mess.

The political meltdown of the inept campaign of John McCain continues. Stay tuned.

Yes, the ACORN earmark was a BIG part of the reason the Republicans were not wanting to go in favor of the bill.

Obama was the ACORN attorney for several years.

That bit of showboating McCain did yesterday made him look like a fool. All he did was aggravate the problem. And today he had not choice but to attend the debate -- the public was demanding it.

McLame has been very rude to the debate planners. His fear mongering and manipulating is not appreciated in this critical time. Shame on him. The American public will not suffer anymore Bush tactics. John McCain is Just More of the Same.

Hope not fear! Obama/Biden '08!

What McSame has achieved by flying in Washington? NOTHING. He is making so much noise for nothing: a tornado in a bottle. He came to Washington thinking that the senate was his private property, now that he has realised that he can't do anything about the financial situation which 8 years of his republican policies have created, he is going back to debate. What a disaster. This guy cannot manage a rum shop in Kingston Jamaica and wants to manage the biggest economy in the world, the only one superpower. God save Amnerica from McPalin. God bless America and God bless Obama.

Another new position. Yesterday it was "I won't attend until there is an agreement".

From:
Head of State
http://headofstate.blogspot.com/2008/09/mccain-and-bushs-kabuki-theatre-mccain.html

Thursday, September 25, 2008
Credit Where Credit Isn't Due: McCain and Bush's Kabuki Theatre

Now we know why McCain hired the Bush contingent.

It emerged in the White House briefing today that McCain called Bush and asked him to initiate a meeting today at 4 pm at the White House, putatively for him to "deal with" the crisis.

That is, McCain asked Bush to help him create an trifecta: To try to lend some credence to McCain's desperate assertion that a suspension of his campaign is necessary, in effect either avoiding a debate in which he would face critical questions about his stance on the economy or marching in claiming "victory"; attempting to co opt the financial crisis thereby trying to put an end to his plummeting in the polls created by his flailing positions on the economy--perhaps best reflected by his statement days ago that the "fundamentals of the economy are strong"; and also perhaps buying more time for Sarah Palin after her embarrassing photo op at the UN yesterday, by moving her debate forward as well.

Here's how it happened, according to Q and A at the WHB:

McCain emailed Bush asking for the 4 P.M. meeting. Now, one reasonably might ask, why is today such a necessity for McCain, if his interest is solely the national good?

Because it is before the debate. McCain hopes to stage a meeting at the White House, thereby, with Bush's cooperation, lending plausibility to his claim to need to suspend his campaign. Then, if Republicans, in their own electoral interest, can be persuaded to come to agreement, before the debate, he would claim--in an act of utter stage management--to have "resolved" the crisis. Thereby hoping to take the heat off on his past careening stances and sliding polls and staunch the bleeding on the polls--before the debate.

This is Kabuki Theatre masquerading as substance--no different than what we saw at the U.N. yesterday.

It is utterly stage managed, utterly cynical, and utterly unrelated to the substantive deliberation necessary to actually resolve these matters on the merits and for our nation's future, rather than for short-term and desperate political advantage.

These occurrences are equally important for what they indicate about McCain's governing style as they are for their impact upon democratic process: impulsive acts that rely on drama and theatrical posture rather than substantive reasoning and long-term deliberation; a strong willingness to sacrifice substantive reasoning, deliberative process, and even prior structures and agreements to immediate political need; an attempt to reach outcomes through last minute stage management rather than substantive argument.

These should create deep concern for anyone who wishes for a change in governmental process from the past eight years.

We have an economy, rather than a campaign, to rescue. Putting nation before politics means putting all attempts to resolve it before political attempts to co opt it--and to move towards one's commitments, rather than towards a more immediate and short-term salvation.

Cite:
Head of State
http://headofstate.blogspot.com/2008/09/mccain-and-bushs-kabuki-theatre-mccain.html

Well, will the American people finally wake up and realize just how ambitious McCain is and how he will desperately grab at anything to win. He is the most erratic and his running mate the most dangerous candidate we've seen in a long time. I'm convinced McCain is bipolar and is in the early stages of dementia.Obama is right, he has neither the disposition or temperament to be President of the United States in a time that could arguably be worse than 9/11

I guess he can multitask.

McCan.

Now we can not only focus on the short-term "getting the bus out of the ditch", but also who we want the next driver to be.

Obama's going Oh Crap I was hoping he wasn't going to show.

I'm so sick of his drama. Ridiculous Just do your job and stop all teh granstanding. THis whole "going ot waashington to save the country" was such a farse and not helpful to anyone, not the public, not to calm nerves and certainly didn't help with the process. He was worhtless. Less than worthless. He has just stressed out americans which is never good for an economy. He had nothing to add. just a big drama queen. Be sure to bring your boa. And be sure ot mention you were a pow at least 10 times. we haven't heard that enough either.

Derrick

are you blind ad deaf... the Gallup poll is still tied and Obama went down 1 pt and mccain went up 2 when he announced he wa suspendign his campaign....you obamasnots will never get it and there is no chance in hell that Mccain will be wiped out in this first debate... please stop the nonsense!

If it takes McCain 22 hours to get to Washington wonder if he will make it on time to the debate tonight.. hmmmm

So McCain the drama queen now breathlessly announces he'll do the debate. You know, years ago I used to respect this guy, but in recent years it appears that he will do and say anything to get what he wants. I bet that if you told him he could be president if he would only just bend over and squeal like a pig, we'd all hear a big "weeeeeeee".....

AH HAHAHAH McCain looks like the doof he is with this one.

Erin asks..."And is McCain for or against the bailout?"

The answer is "Yes"

Just like our weather here in colorado. If you don't like his anser now, wait an hour, it will change to the opposite.

No tele-prompters allowed.

Seems like all the Obama supporters are a little scared that McCain is going to show up.

Obama is pouring over his cliff notes on his plane now.....doesn't matter you can't get rid of the ug, um, ah, ugh, stammer problem.
McCain can do this blindfolded and arms tied behind his back.....I don't think "the suit" has anything on John McCain in regards to National Security...tho, I guess alot of this debate will cover economy, which is too bad...I'd rather hear Foreign Affairs and National Defense as planned.

Thank god they got him out of the White house - He was fraking things up and annoying everyone.

If I were the Republicans, I would not approve this plan until the earmarks for ACORN are removed.

They are presently under investigation for their questionable election tactics, and Obama once worked for them.

Isn't that a conflict?

Notice how everyone was waiting for what McCain was going to do.

The entire country. Boy he knows how to take control.

Gosh I can finally breathe again. Thanks McLame.

Sarah Palin is shooting at their elephant- now John McCain is running around throwing Hail Marys on his way down, saying bringing her onboard was a big mistake. No wonder they won't let her speak to the media- " Putin is flying around over Alaska." I don't look to see much of Sarah Palin unscripted ever again. Yes, somewhere in Alaska there's a village missing an idiot.

So the grand stand didn't work, does that mean Palin will debate also ? I like Sarah as a person, but she is waaaaaay over her head. I saw her on CBS, it was brutal.

Ex Republican

Crap and Matt

the Obama camp failed on two fronts they had Sen reid come out and say that John Mccain needs to be there on Monday then he suspended his campaign and came after he told Obma he would do so... then reid tried to change the debate... no pun intended a few minutes ago by saying that it was mccain s fault a deal hasnt been reached... I know thats baloney and Im a democrat.. you people scuttled the real candidate who could beat mccain and you are satisfied... what neophyte morons!

They told me he wasn't going to show, so I didn't memorize my answer not what I am I suppose to do said Obama, don't worry well insert this little device into your ear so we can tell you how to answer each question said an aide.

John McCain is a clown. Can anyone take this buffoon seriously anymore?

And Obama is asking what do I do now?

It's ok, McStain said he is going to borrow GWB's backpack.

Sweet - an old man (as you call him) vs. a Rwanda refugee look-alike .. this could be good TV!

This should be more fun than going to the circus would be! McLame will suck, Obama will shine and those of us who actually want to listen to the differences which, of course, won't exist because McLame will simply make up stuff or "defer" to his imaginary friends and let Obama come up wih suggestions, comments and ideas like he did at the WH. This will be a great chance to watch a terrific real life version of Saturday Night Live or Mad TV! This is great. McLame would be better off if he had his plane divert to one of his many houses for the weekend! Hell, even the 'pubs and the handlers told the CNN/ABC/MSNBC/AP, etc., etc., etc. corps that they needed to get McLame out of town now because he is mucking it up.

Obama is a clown. Can anyone take this buffoon seriously anymore?

Not that we ever have..............

The debate begins 800pm CST. I see McCain got enough grief not only from viewers, but also his party about making the debate. Too bad, so sad that you couldn't get it moved. Let's hope you don't try to make the viewers believe that you were responsible for getting the deal done, because it wasn't you!

Good, conservative Reagan Republicans--Ed Rollins, Peggy Noonan, David Brooks, George Will, etc.--all agree: the "debate debacle" is not significant. What IS significant was Governor Palin's meltdown in the CBS News interview. It is ever more plain to see that she is a liability for the ticket, the equivalent or worse than Harriet Meiers nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court. Is there any way that she can withdraw from the race without jeopardizing McCain more? A judgment must be made soon and a strategy put into place. We're at a tipping point.

Waiting for the next stunt!!!

SandyB, that is all McLame is good for is wiping someone elses behind. He's an expert at it because he is constantly wiping his own a$$ since he is so full of crap.

What's he going to do about stiffing David Letterman?

"Muddy Waters" McCain flip flops again. How can we ever trust anything this man says. I sure don't. I'm voting for Obama!!

Senator McCain needs to get new campaign managers as these people are not helping him at all. These "risks" that they keep taking seems to be devoted to being elected at all cost rather than true love for America. I have heard enough of the pseudo patriotic crap and want to hear more of what is being offered in light of our dismal economy.

Be careful for which you wish for Obama supporters you may get it....Don't underestimate McCain as he has been tested and challenged through his countless townhall meetings where Obama has been avoiding such forums..

mccain is a joke. a flip-flopper. i have no respect for anyone who says one thing and does another. if you are such a damn maverick, stick to what you say!

here's the deal: mccain loses. obama wins. let's move on.

hail marys 4 more yrs of the last 8 yrs etc etcd are dumb phrases that are weak and make moderates mad! what exactly are you extreme left obamabots goign to do if Obama loses the election... protest? leave the country? good they are both your rights but its as ineffective as your whining now!

Is John McCain out of his freaking mind!? Mr. McCain, STOP JERKING AROUND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC!

Polls say country thinks McCain is a "doer" and Obama a "talker".
I think this country knows that McCain would rather lose an election by putting country first.....we know that.
Obama is ALWAYS EGO FIRST....throw anyone under the bus to win....granny, Wright, Trinity....IT IS NOT FORGOTTEN PEOPLE...lately, I think he's thrown Michelle under there too.

In a time of crisis, we need a president with a steady hand. Someone who doesn't get too high or too low.

Regardless of what side of the aisle you stand on, it's obvious to me, as an independent, that Obama has shown the steady hand.

McCain has shown little to no leadership in this crisis and is grandstanding to say the least claiming he's putting country first. I'm fed up with this line of crap. And on top of all of this, the Sarah Palin pick is turning out to be a bad mistake.

If the motto is, "run your campaign how you would run the country", a McCain presidency would be a disaster!

Andy...the problem is McCain is pretty good at dodging the bullets.He keeps throwing a " monkey wrench" such as the situation this week, to divert peoples attention to the fact he is totally out of touch plus loosing in the polls.
The truth will be told tonight...

Well, whoopie-doo! The old guy finished playing his little game? At this point I don't care if he shows or not.

I am so happy that McCain will be able to attend the debate. We need McCain's voice of reason and common sense there since we all know that obama is lacking. McCain is for our country. Obama is for Obama and special interest, pandering, lying and false hope.

What a relief that John McCain "suspended" his campaign to put country first. It was such a relief for me to see him on every network news show not taking a position on the bail out. That take real leadership. It is easy to lead when you take a stand. That is what makes McSuperCrisis such a hero to all Americans in our hour of need. He was able to lead the country through this crisis without taking a leadership position on any solution.

It was also great to see that he could suspend his campaign, without removing a single commercial, shutting a single office or ducking a single interview. While most people expect our leaders to go to their offices and work real hard, only to come out and give an interview when there is something to say, we were blessed these last 48 hours with the powerful suspension of a campaign that kept telling us how they were putting country first, by not working hard on tis crisis. God bless McFailin.

McFipFlop eats more crow! He did say that he would not attend the debate unless an agreement had been reached. White House press secretary, Dana Petrino, just said that to her knowledge no such agreement exists. So what changed your mind John?

The reason the Republicans want him out of town is because they do not want him to miss the debate tonight.

They feel the debate is important in the election cycle, and too many people have been anticipating it.

Most of these people are on the Republican ticket UNDER McCain, so they feel he needs to participate in the debate, as the American people are expecting.

ok now so does this mean that john mccain is no longer putting country first?...LOL

maybe mccain now knows that the we the people are not going to put up with his B.S. i am going to watch mc'cant tonight.

They told me he wasn't going to show, so I didn't memorize my answer not what I am I suppose to do said Obama, don't worry well insert this little device into your ear so we can tell you how to answer each question said an aide.

McCain... a leader? He is going nuts trying to figure out the next move. he is listening to all of his lobbyists campaign staff and getting stressed out. Poor McCain.

What a drama queen. McCain is just all over the place. Is there any planning on his campaign?

This guy is a disgrace... Aren't you Americans all ashamed of this? All his acting his completely transparent and dishonest. I once thought this guy was different from the people in the administration, but he isn't - he is much, much worse. Totally reckless, irresponsible and selfish. If you elect this guy into the White House, this is the official death of common sense.

curious Ind

absolutely...Mcain has now faked out axelrod and michelles husband 4 times in the last month... sure Obama is a new poltician but hes running the same failed playbook of the almost won candidates in recent years... there is no reason for you even to be optimistic at this point the O man is done! finished!

"Obama is a clown. Can anyone take this buffoon seriously anymore?"

SandyB, obviously you don't keep up with politics and haven't watched Palin's latest interview with Katie Couric. After an interview like that, why would anyone want the Republicans in office? Tonight's debate will finally set the record straight on who will lead this country!

Senator John McCain you need to support the Community Choice, Act. 2007, (S.799); (HR 1621) is very important for people with disabilities to live in the community living independent Community Choice, Ends Institutional Bries. lives. I am so sick in tired of you John McCain that persons with disabilities too exspencative to be served in the community. Senator John McCain did have voted against the Americans with Disabilities, Act. 1990, You can't hide truth Senator
John McCain your pass show it.

McCain is done with his nap, everybody.

Moderator - Senator Obama .. what is your stance on the bailout?

Nobama - "well, Michelle and I .. the kids .. spiritual guidance .. keep hope alive .. ummm .. Reverend Wright ..

Moderator - umm .. Thank You Senator.

Let's be clear, uh, um, Let's be clear, er, eh, Let's be clear. . .

Senator Obams is everything ok?

I, eh, don't have a tele-prompter.

MY:

I will never truly understand why Sen McCain selected this woman. They hype to drive up support is hampered by the MCCain Camp to really put her out there for obvious reasons. I question the motive and the reason for this rather odd decision. I want to cry every time I see her struggle with answers that are over her head. I think she should just come clean and admit she has no clue. I believe it would be a good move for her to step down for personal reasons and give Mc Cain another opportunity to get it right.

Debra... where have you been?

Look at the polls, sweetie, all but one has Obama ahead.

If you want to get into Wright,and Ayer again, we can have a discussion on McCain ties to lobbyists, his misters hate of Catholcis and Jews, and his fear of gays?

Bring it on!!!

what is up with all of these polls? Nobody ever asks me anything. If that is the case then maybe Obama has a bigger lead than what we think.

This skipping off the debate was a desperate attempt by McShame to get the debate pushed until next week, so the VP debate would be canceled, and no one could see how week his runNing mate is. Good Job Obama forcing this Idiot to show up. OBAM BIDEN 08

BHO won't get off the hook afterall. McCain went back to DC to get House Republicans to stop this socialist policy from being implemented. It appears "Mission Accomplished." Now for the last order of business, mopping the floor with BHO.

This will be entertaining. Good, uh, luck, uh Barack, uh, Hussein, uh, Obama.

McCain the multitasker.

If you vote for McCain/Palin you'll soon learn what it feels like to be the moose.

McCain/Palin Tax shelters for the rich, Homeless shelters for the rest.

McCain/Palin the silent candidates. Our motto is, "We won't tell you where we stand so you'll think we're on your side".

How can you tell if Sarah Palin has been to the Kentucky Derby? Dead horses.

Why did Sarah Palin go to the zoo? Moving targets.

To what does Sarah Palin credit her experience of foreign affairs? Sesame Street.

Obama never had the nuts to meet McCain for ten town halls McCain REPEATEDLY asked for for 3 months.
Obama only likes to study for the three, the VERY MINIMUM because he can be seen for the Jr. Senator fraud he is. He likes bamboozling and hookwinking us. He's now asking his supporters "to get in their faces" to change people's minds about him....sorry his CHANGE mantra went in the toilet when he picked Biden...POLITICS AS USUAL.
McCAIN/PALIN.

No doubt Mccain will start lying his head off again. His whole campaign so far has been a "say the opposite to the truth" approach. How can he say he's a vote for "change" when his policies are identical to Bushes?

Yes McCain is in Washington handling his business, he wil go to mississipi, wipe the floor with Obama and go back to washington to do his job. Suck on that.

Obama didn't "get it right" on his V.P. pick, and everyone knows it.

Biden makes just as many, if not more, gaffes in his speeches and interviews.

For some reason, when it comes to Biden, no one bothers to pay attention.

to "whatsthatsmell" : it's at 9 tonight, Eastern time.

to those who are asking what McCain has accomplished by this going/not going kerfluffle:

You are failing to "think like Rove". to wit: Main focus of debate is on foreign policy. Foreigh policy is McCain's perceived strength. Therefore McCain does not need to study for the exam. Obama's campaign has made it public (just before the kerfluffle) that Obama was taking the next 3 days to prepare for the debate (i.e., study, review, whatever). McCain declares a new priority and goes to DC; WH therefore must also invite Obama...who cannot turn down the invitation without looking 'uninterested'. Obama must give up a day and a half of his alloted 3-day prep time.

Meanwhile, it was becoming clear that -foreign policy focus or not - there were going to be some serious economic questions asked at the debate. McCain says (right before the kerfluffle) that he hasn't read the bailout proposal yet. Soooo....what better way to get up to speed on what the heck is going on (and thus not look like a total doofus during those economic questions) than sitting in on the "mother of all briefings" about the topic?

Strategy point awarded to McCain.

I don't think any debate is going to determine who can lead this country considering the two morons we have running for President now. The Office of President has now become a commodity to be bought and sold to the highest bidder and many in this country rely on a slanted media to make up their minds for them on who they will select.