Timing is Everything
So, from what I gather, the timeline for the Great Suspension went something like this.
9/23
Obama's staff brings to his attention that McCain has very similar ideas in regards to the bailout and the decision is made to give the guy a ring to see about making a joint announcement in regards to their stance on the resolution of this crisis.
9/24 8:30 am
Obama makes a call and leaves a message re:joint announcement regarding Wall Street Bailout issue.
2:30 pm
McCain calls back and says, hey, yeah, let's make an announcement about our very similar stances and to show bipartisanship, lack o'politicizing on such an important issue. And hey! What do you think about postponing the debate? Obama, hmmmm, well, let's just make the announcement, show that we are united, make ourselves available and go from there. McCain - cool. Obama - cool, see ya.
3:30 pm
McCain makes an announcement to the press that he has refused to talk to all week that he is suspending his campaign, postponing the debate as he is all about Country First! and he invites Obama to come on along and get this solved.
Can I just say...what a freakin' weasel?
Yes I think I can.
For one, there are senators that have been working 24/7 on this problem, reaching across the aisle and negotiating. It appears that they are (shockingly) pretty much on the same page. How grandiose and not just a little ridiculous that McCain feels that nothing can be solved without him there. 90% of the time, during the congressional sessions, the reps/senators staff cover the proceedings and report multiple times a day. Obama's peeps have been on this constantly, keeping him apprised of everything that is going on. He has made himself available any time, anywhere. He is in constant communication with the leadership. He does not need to sweep in to "solve" all the problems, waving his wand of diplomacy and brilliance.
Of course this is a publicity, political stunt by McCain. He is desperately transparent. He is plummeting in the polls - especially in light of the economic crisis and his history of not only deregulation but also his lack of comprehension in that particular arena.
9 points.
He has dropped behind Obama by 9 points. Obama finally broke the 50% mark.
To play it off as some kind of leadership move or Country First! effort, is lame.
So, from what I gather, the timeline for the Great Suspension went something like this.
9/23
Obama's staff brings to his attention that McCain has very similar ideas in regards to the bailout and the decision is made to give the guy a ring to see about making a joint announcement in regards to their stance on the resolution of this crisis.
9/24 8:30 am
Obama makes a call and leaves a message re:joint announcement regarding Wall Street Bailout issue.
2:30 pm
McCain calls back and says, hey, yeah, let's make an announcement about our very similar stances and to show bipartisanship, lack o'politicizing on such an important issue. And hey! What do you think about postponing the debate? Obama, hmmmm, well, let's just make the announcement, show that we are united, make ourselves available and go from there. McCain - cool. Obama - cool, see ya.
3:30 pm
McCain makes an announcement to the press that he has refused to talk to all week that he is suspending his campaign, postponing the debate as he is all about Country First! and he invites Obama to come on along and get this solved.
Can I just say...what a freakin' weasel?
Yes I think I can.
For one, there are senators that have been working 24/7 on this problem, reaching across the aisle and negotiating. It appears that they are (shockingly) pretty much on the same page. How grandiose and not just a little ridiculous that McCain feels that nothing can be solved without him there. 90% of the time, during the congressional sessions, the reps/senators staff cover the proceedings and report multiple times a day. Obama's peeps have been on this constantly, keeping him apprised of everything that is going on. He has made himself available any time, anywhere. He is in constant communication with the leadership. He does not need to sweep in to "solve" all the problems, waving his wand of diplomacy and brilliance.
Of course this is a publicity, political stunt by McCain. He is desperately transparent. He is plummeting in the polls - especially in light of the economic crisis and his history of not only deregulation but also his lack of comprehension in that particular arena.
9 points.
He has dropped behind Obama by 9 points. Obama finally broke the 50% mark.
To play it off as some kind of leadership move or Country First! effort, is lame.
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