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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Registered: 09-22-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:18pm
LOL - the Senate and the House both have to agree - remember both houses of Congress as it has been said inumerable times by the right have a very low approval rating - almost as low as GWB.
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Registered: 07-05-2006
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:19pm

It is his job as a senator to go to Washington and try to work this out - especially now, when our country is in crisis. This is what he and Obama SHOULD be doing. How can they expect to be trusted to lead America if they won't even stop their self centered posturing long enough to try to correct this mess?


If they aren't on the committee, what exactly are they going to do?

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Registered: 08-29-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:24pm
That's ridiculous. His JOB is to be a United States Senator. BOTH Senators should be in Washington doing their jobs. There is no reason why they should stop running ads, but actually going around the country campaigning is self centered - not doing what the people of Arizona and Ill. sent them to do. I am frankly AMAZED at how many days a U.S. Senator can simply NOT SHOW UP and still not only keep their job, but expect to be promoted. THERE IS SOMETHING REALLY WRONG WITH THAT.
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Registered: 08-29-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:31pm
That's ridiculous. Foreign Policy is McCain's strong suit. This is the debate that McCain is expected to win. If the country weren't in this mess, a debate about Foreign Policy would be great for McCain. But with the country in this crisis, it doesn't seem appropriate any more.
iVillage Member
Registered: 08-29-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:38pm
McCain won't be working with Nancy Pelosi. He's in the Senate.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2007
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:39pm
I see no reason to cancel the debate.

Sopal

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Registered: 08-13-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:42pm
I was happy to hear that McCain wants to reschedule the debate.

Carey

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Registered: 07-05-2006
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:44pm

I'll repost this again because I'd really like an answer from someone who wants McCain and Obama to do their jobs:


If they aren't on the committee, what exactly are they going to do?

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Registered: 08-29-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:51pm
I don't think a foreign policy debate is appropriate at this time. I think a domestic policy debate would be more appropriate - If things were at a point in the Senate where he could get away. I think he could have a camera in Washington piped into the debate. That would work for me, but I think what is happening domestically is on everyone's minds today. That's what I would like to hear about.
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Registered: 08-13-2008
Wed, 09-24-2008 - 6:53pm
I don't care what they do if they go back to Congress and put off campaigning for a bit.

Carey

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