McCain's Political Theater?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2007
McCain's Political Theater?
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Wed, 09-24-2008 - 3:39pm
I think McCain's "suspension" of his campaign to go to DC and sit around while Congress hammers out a bailout plan is just political theater.  I am not sure that McCain's presence is required at all.  He will need to vote on a bill either way, but he can fly in, vote and be back on the trail.  Also, I think postponing the debate is another political stunt.   You know, "country first."  Our country's representatives cannot work on this program without McCain and his campaign lobbyists sitting there sounds a bit ridiculous.   I think this political theater will play well to the base, but I think it makes McCain look like he cannot multi-task well enough to campaign then go vote on a bill.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-09-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:34pm
He wants to postpone the debate, too!



Great idea !

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-09-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:35pm

On the other hand, time and time again, Obama has shown that he has a good head on his shoulders. He thinks things through and makes good decisions. He is the kind of leader that we need.


Only if you're a fan of Karl Marx


iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2007
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:38pm
Obama's campaign says that they won't suspend campaigning to

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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-22-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:39pm
Good - because that's just what this is all about......
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-16-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:43pm
I don't really understand how this works but wouldn't the bail out discussion be happening as part of a committee meeting? Or is it an open debate on the floor? I don't get cspan so I haven't seen it.
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-22-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:44pm
Obama should send Paul Volcker back to "negotiate"
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-15-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:45pm

"Only if you're a fan of Karl Marx"


Come on now.

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-22-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:46pm
LOL - the new quasi-capitalist mantra is privatize profits/socialize losses.....
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2003
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:49pm

Of course, and had Obama done it first, McCain would be the one blasted for not taking his senatorial duties seriously.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-28-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 4:50pm

This is just a big ploy by McCain!

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