McCain's Political Theater?

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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.

Sopal


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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:05am
This is an unusual election.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-08-2003
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:25am

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

 Rose

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-19-2008
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:35am
Was that a revelation? LOL! I guess he decided that he'd be ineffectual in Washington so he's staying on the campaign "hoping" things "change."
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-22-2008
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:39am
To do what?
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-19-2008
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:39am
By pushing sub-prime lending and then protecting Fannie and Freddie against Republican reform efforts.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 12:40am
But he can't vote "present" if he isn't present!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2007
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 1:02am

<The election is already over.

Sopal

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Registered: 10-25-2006
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 2:15am

ITA.

We all know that neither McCain nor Obama is an expert when it comes to dealing with this mess. There's no reason they have to be involved in the nitty gritty of it. McCain's just trying to do something to compensate for his past statement that our economy is "fundamentally sound" (OOPS!). You're right--it's a show.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-25-2006
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 2:35am

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Well, I guess that explains why McCain has to be in DC today and has to postpone the debate. Palin needs more time to prepare--she won't be ready by October 2nd.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-31-2008
Thu, 09-25-2008 - 8:36am

I honestly don' t know what the big deal is in delaying the debate a few days.

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