[Rugger]

To focus on the pending economic crisis, he says. He also wants Friday's debate to be delayed.

I have a feeling Obama will spin/interpret it as a cop out, but I read that McCain wants Obama so suspend his campaign also.

I think this is a good idea, however. All of the focus needs to be on the treasury right now. Presidential campaign can wait a week or two.

Your thoughts?

[Arrogant]

SUSA snap polls McCain's political stunt
http://www.surveyusa.com/client/Poll...2-9dd6b2df8c02

Wed Sep 24, 2008 at 02:28:40 PM PDT

SurveyUSA. 9/24. Adults. MoE 3.2% (No trend lines)

The first debate between John McCain and Barack Obama is scheduled to take place in two days. Should the debate be held as scheduled? Should the debate be held, but the format changed to focus on the economy? Or, should the debate be postponed?

Hold as scheduled 50
Hold with focus on economy 36
Postpone 10


Is the right response to the turmoil on Wall Street to suspend the campaigns for president? To continue the campaigns as though there is no crisis? Or, to re-focus the campaigns with a unique emphasis on the turmoil on Wall Street?

Suspend 14
Continue 31
Refocus the campaign 48


If Friday's presidential debate does not take place, would that be good for America? Bad for America? Or would it make no difference?

Good for America 14
Bad for America 46
No difference 35

Once again, McCain finds himself on the wrong side of public opinion.

[Arrogant]

[Kruger]

hehe...liberal hate is funny

[Kruger]

[Arrogant]

Originally Posted by J. Peterman

hehe...liberal hate is funny

What's funny is a guy that can't multi-task a senate vote and a debate that would take up a couple hours of his time -- yet want's to be president.

He was trending horribly when it came to public perception of his ability to handle the economy - especially among independants.

This was a stunt and nothing more. He had hoped to make Obama look bad for not suspending his own campaign, but thankfully the public sees right through this lame move.

[Rugger]

The first debate between John McCain and Barack Obama is scheduled to take place in two days. Should the debate be held as scheduled? Should the debate be held, but the format changed to focus on the economy? Or, should the debate be postponed?

This question doesn't make any mention of pending financial meltdown or why McCain has chosen to suspend his campaign, so I am hesitant to acknowledge it's relevancy.

Is the right response to the turmoil on Wall Street to suspend the campaigns for president? To continue the campaigns as though there is no crisis? Or, to re-focus the campaigns with a unique emphasis on the turmoil on Wall Street?

First of all, and I am assuming here, I believe only a small minority of Americans have any idea what's happening on Wall Street and what could come of our problems. Because of this, I feel like this question is irrelevant. Besides, the two candidates also have a DUTY to serve in the senate. The American people will benefit more from resolving this meltdown than from hearing a single debate that could easily be held at another time.

If Friday's presidential debate does not take place, would that be good for America? Bad for America? Or would it make no difference?

Postponing a debate "bad for America"? Where do they come up with this shit?

Beyond that, this poll came out what, minutes after he announced this? By me, he is doing the responsible thing and I'm sure(hoping) that Obama will commend him for this and also join him.

The website even says

Opinions can and should be expected to change as news events unfold.

Pretty illegitimate poll in my opinion. Debates and campaigns are puppet shows anyways, do they really matter or have any effect on informed voters?

[Kruger]

Originally Posted by Arrogant

What's funny is a guy that can't multi-task a senate vote and a debate that would take up a couple hours of his time -- yet want's to be president.

He was trending horribly when it came to public perception of his ability to handle the economy - especially among independants.

This was a stunt and nothing more. He had hoped to make Obama look bad for not suspending his own campaign, but thankfully the public sees right through this lame move.

I think what is funny is that you actually associate the "public" with about 1000 (oops) votes on an issue that just happened 3 hours ago.


I know how much you hate McCain/Palin, but maybe you want to give it a bit more time to make a judgement on how the American public think.

Just bottle that hate for a little while longer

[Dadof2]

This is a strategic move by McCain, and it is pretty surprising to see how he remains one step ahead of Obama strategy wise.

If Obama doesn't also suspend his campaign it will look as though he is putting personal aspiration before the welfare of his country. If he does suspend his campaign it will look like he is a day late and a dollar short.

If McCain goes to this thing and takes a populist position, and tells Bernanke and Paulson to go sodomize each other he will come off smelling like a rose.

[Arrogant]

Originally Posted by J. Peterman

I think what is funny is that you actually associate the "public" with about 50 votes on an issue that just happened 3 hours ago.


I know how much you hate McCain/Palin, but maybe you want to give it a bit more time to make a judgement on how the American public think.

Just bottle that hate for a little while longer

Please explain what McCain will do, besides grandstand and bring his campaign to capital hill, by NOT going to the debate?

Two hours. The guy can't take two hours to TELL AMERICA what he plans on doing to right the ship that he had a big hand in sinking..

It's especially funny that the conservative GOP base is waiting to pounce on him for even thinking about voting for a bailout. I'd love to see him vote (yet again) with Dubya on this issue.

[DormantFiber]

why would he suspend such a critical debate? if he's serious about trying to help this situation then the best he can do is present his ideas during this debate... he does not yet have the power to solve this in an office somewhere.

McCain, go and debate your ideas!

[Reaper329]

Originally Posted by Dadof2

This is a strategic move by McCain, and it is pretty surprising to see how he remains one step ahead of Obama strategy wise.

If Obama doesn't also suspend his campaign it will look as though he is putting personal aspiration before the welfare of his country. If he does suspend his campaign it will look like he is a day late and a dollar short.

If McCain goes to this thing and takes a populist position, and tells Bernanke and Paulson to go sodomize each other he will come off smelling like a rose.

I agree, I think Obama will need to do the same, but also push for the debate to happen. They both need to head back to Washington as neither has voted on anything since April. However, I think the debate needs to go forward as well, as it would be nice to have a platform to hear the two possible Presidents discuss what they might do on the economy. I mean hell that is the #1 issue for voters right now

[Rugger]

Originally Posted by Arrogant

Please explain what McCain will do, besides grandstand and bring his campaign to capital hill, by NOT going to the debate?

Two hours. The guy can't take two hours to TELL AMERICA what he plans on doing to right the ship that he had a big hand in sinking..

It's especially funny that the conservative GOP base is waiting to pounce on him for even thinking about voting for a bailout. I'd love to see him vote (yet again) with Dubya on this issue.

You think anyone knows how to right the ship? You think Obama will explicitly spell out a plan to shape things up? Do you think McCain would be able to?? Riiiiight. The brightest minds in the financials sector (smarter than both candidates btw) have no ide what to do.

If they don't figure out this stupid 'bail out' bill, America could be shoulder deep in **** come election day.

You act like this will be the only chance the American people EVER get to hear about the candidates' plans. Washington is more important than 1 debate-

ESPECIALLY ONE THAT WILL BE RESCHEDULED