McCain calls to postpone debates and suspend campaign!

[Bruno]

WTF? And they mentioned "suspending the campaign" due to the economic crisis and need to get back to Washington.

sorry - duplicate post. mods delete if you want.

[Bold As Love]

Excuse the cynicism here, but I wonder if there is any connection at all to the fact that his poll numbers are slumping this week due to concerns on the economy.

[orafi]

maybe chucky can take his place :)

[John of Des Moines]

Perhaps, a prelude to the elections being suspended. Bet he knows something.

[RockEnds]

Perhaps, a prelude to the elections being suspended. Bet he knows something.

I just saw the headline on CNN, and that is exactly what I'm wondering.

[2young2vote]

This is odd. Why exactly does he think he needs to suspend his campaign to get this sorted out?

[The_Orlonater]

Ugh.

[Sandra]

I think he's avoiding the debates. A debate would end his chances.

[Matt Collins]

I think he's avoiding the debates. A debate would end his chances.That's the current speculation on talk radio

[RockEnds]

He could use the financial crisis to weasel out of Thursday's debate without suspending his campaign.

[somename043]

I also though it might have had something to do with news of his drop in polls

[Andrew-Austin]

This is odd. Why exactly does he think he needs to suspend his campaign to get this sorted out?

Its just a meaningless political gesture, that only suckers tip their hats to.

[Pete]

He was told the debate would be scripted, but no teleprompter was a deal breaker.

[Monolithic]

recent surveyusa poll

Should the first debate be held as scheduled?
Held as Scheduled: 50%
Held with a focus on the economy: 36%
Postponed: 10%

Should the presidential candidates suspend campaigning?
Suspend: 14%
Continue: 31%
Refocus on Economic Issues: 48%

Would it be good for America if Friday's debate didn't take place?
Good: 14%
Bad: 46%
No Difference: 35%

dumb move, mccain

[TastyWheat]

There's no real point to the debates. I'd rather have them voting in Washington to finally get their hands a little dirty. They've absolved themselves of so many bad bills I think it's criminal how many tough decisions they've ran away from this year.

[TC95]

McCain just handed the election to Obama on a silver platter. Ladies and gentlemen, meet President Barack Obama.

[Monolithic]

McCain just handed the election to Obama on a silver platter. Ladies and gentlemen, meet President Barack Obama.

i'm going to watch fox news after january just so i can hear sean hannity and the rest of them say the words "President Obama"

gonna be hilarious