McCain's Cold Feet

I agree with Simon on this ... McCain is part of the U.S. Senate and is going to Washington D.C. today to do the job he was elected for by the people of Arizona.  It seems to me that McCain is putting the USA in front of his own presidential election ambitions and should be admired for that.  He is helping to move this economy situation and proposed US Congress action for bailout forward.  He will help get some of the conservative Republicans to go along with the bi-partison proposal.  If McCain's help on this now means that the debate can't place on Friday, so what?  McCain and Obama will both take action and do whatever is possible to participate in the debate.  Harrison

Tchaka-

How many clients of yours are now in default?  If none then your not part of this Mortgage Mess.  Dishonest Americans (tax Payers) who lied on loan applications (committed fraud) are just as responsible as the Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Wall Street investor's and the leaders who obviously over looked the ramifications of their actions.

Americans don't care that you have been to DC in the past two weeks.  Those of us who care about our children's future and the future of our country, want to know what both candidates plans are for dealing with this mess.  Frankly how can either have an economic plan without understanding the working parts of this bailout.  They should both be in DC, our government should be looking at all viable options!  We don't need a knee-jerk reaction, we need a well thought out plan.

Jay come on Obama doesnt vote so they are even.

Both Democarts and Republicans appeared to be reaching consensus until McCain rode into Washington this afternoon. Now it appears that McCain is trying to simply "make a statement" for political purposes only.

Why doesn't John MccCain address the Nation and tell us his thoughts and plans?

Just like Palin, he's now hiding away from the media. What is he hiding?

Remember, only last week he was telling us how "fundamentally strong" our economy is.

Gary - As far as I know none of my real estate or mortgage clients are in or have been in default.  But I'm not surprised given that I turn down clients that I don't think are truly qualified to buy.

Since you missed the jovial nature of my earlier comment, I'll just flip it back on you.  There are some Americans who care that I've been to DC TWICE in the past two weeks (did you not understand where I said I've been there MORE times that McCain?).  Those are some cool Americans who love to hang out with me and man is it fun being home!  Oh, and they care about their children's future as well.

You have not given a good reason why the debates should not go on as scheduled, please provide something of substance.  The question you meant to ask but worded incorrectly is:  how will this bailout affect the economic plans the candidates have in place.  See, if either doesn't have any idea yet, then President shouldn't be in their plans.  Lastly, most of us intend to use the debates (starting tomorrow) to get a feel for how they will deal with this situation.  Going to DC to get involved in finding a solution and debating tomorrow are not mutualy exclusive.

Trluly, Obama looked like a little kid in the Oval Office. He certainly was out of place, he hadn't been back to Washington since he got elected. He probably couldn't find the Congress for that matter. He should of stayed out there and voted present as usual. Phone him in case of emergency.

Nicholas   "Obama looked like a little kid in the Oval Office" He has spent more time and missed fewer votes in congress this year than John McCain.  As far as looking like alittle kid I agree with David Letterman who thought that Sarah Palin at the U.N. was like sending your daughter to work day. She was as out of place as McCain would look at an economic meeting. 

Now that McCain realizes that his child-like and "un-presidential" behavior has backfired on his credibility, he has finally agreed to attend the debate tonight.

For all of his talk about not attending the debate unless there was a finalized "Rescue Deal" .... he flip-flopped when he realized his ploy was hurting, rather than helping his "suspended campaign".

Politicized or not, I could not vote a Presidential candidate who put partisan electioneering BS above his obligation to ME. This issue is probably among the most critical to our short term well being and that of our industry as any vote in the past 20 years. Whether or not they make a signifant contribution to the discussion, for either of these men to purposely absent themselves from the table just to continue their campaign is inexcusable. One or the other will be inheriting this mess in a few months and they'd better be involved in the decision and know what the deals about - intimately, not by 'staying in phone contact' with Harry Reid. At least Obama mcan now say he was 'present' (again).

Jay - Remember McCain is not up to speed with technology, so I doubt he knew about virtual meetings and video conferencing.

No-one from the Republican side has yet explained why he needed to suspend his campaign, nor why Palin couldn't "hold the fort" while he was attending the debate.

Jay - I'd like to redirect you to:  McCain & Technology (with kudos to Stewart).

Tchaka - sorry I missed why you were in DC and who you were hanging out with.  I never said the debate should not go on.  I only suggested, that both candidates go to DC.  I thought it would be beneficial for both Obama & McCain to see whats being placed in this bailout.  Both candidates may need to adjust their economic plan and how they intend to debate the economy.  As I stated one of them is getting this mess.   Jay correct me if I'm wrong aren't both Senators being paid to do this job.?

Turns out they did both go.  Looking forward to the debate.

Hi Jay ... I'd really like to know that our president can multitask and delegate! 

On the contrary, this week is about foreign affairs, which may have been pointed out already in the comments (sorry, I didn't have a chance to read them).  And I hope our next president can prioritize, focusing on important issues when appropriate.

What would be really great is if ANY of the politicians in Washington would focus on important inssues period.  

YES, you liberals are right Obama has voted 136 times present in the Senate. He will go down in history and the most unproductive and least effective senator in history. Great choice for preseident guys and gals. Get your liberal glasses on, your going to need them. Blind leading the blind. McCain will win, and then lets hear what you have to say. The election was stolen, racism is alive in America. The liberal spin doctors are already planning this defeat.