Um, Okay: McCain Suspends His Campagin (for now)

September 24, 2008 Posted in News

In a sudden turn of events, John McCain has announced that he is suspending his campaign — putting a stop to advertising and events — until the sticky and possibly ugly Wall Street situation gets ironed out. Obama and McCain were supposed to debate on Friday, but apparently, this credit crises is so blindingly awful that McCain can’t concentrate on anything except…helping it get fixed…by not spending his own money…?

By CC Staff

(We’re still a little confused.)

According to Bloomberg.com, Obama and McCain had been discussing the possibility of postponing their campaigns, but McCain’s announcement this evening caught Obama off-guard. By being the first one to pull the plug, McCain has put Obama in a tricky situation; either he stops campaigning too, or continues and risks being seen as not focused enough on the economy.

McCain seems to want to help Congress figure out how to pass Bush’s $700 billion “save the stock market and morgages” proposal. Perhaps he wants to brainstorm in the room with everyone? It could be that he’s decided to sell one of his houses and donate the money to our ginormous deficit. Or, maybe he’s secretly auctioning off Cindy’s $300,000 popped collar outfit.

If you want our advice Johnny, start with the dress. It’s kind of hideous.

[photo from www.thewashingtonnote.com]

125188 Comments2008-09-24+23%3A47%3A47CC+Staff on "Um, Okay: McCain Suspends His Campagin (for now)"

Jacks says:
Wed, 24th Sep 20085:46 pm

Congress is convening in Washington to vote on the $700 billion bail out that is going to affect every single member of this country…and the deadline and Friday. As Senators, both McCain and Obama should be partaking in this very important vote. So McCain pulled the plug first? Smart strategy.

Jacks says:
Wed, 24th Sep 20085:46 pm

deadline *is Friday

Stephanie says:
Wed, 24th Sep 20088:57 pm

I am in no means an Obama supporter, but he has a point– the President has to be able to deal with more than one issue at a time. Calling off his campaign and the debate (which he has been putting off like no ones business for quite sometime), is really just a publicity op, "Oh see poor American people, I can pretend to give a shit too!"

Sara says:
Thu, 25th Sep 20083:20 am

I think it's just a political ploy. It's interesting too that if this debate would be postponed, the VP one would as well. I'm thinking Sarah didn't have enough time to prepare.

Steph says:
Thu, 25th Sep 20084:09 am

Both Obama and McCain are still senators, so they have to do their jobs.

Stephanie says:
Thu, 25th Sep 20085:59 am

Yes, they have to do their jobs.. but like I said, they should be able to do both things.

Kath says:
Thu, 25th Sep 20089:54 am

Not to mention McCain was completely bullshitting about 'suspending' his campaign. He's still actively seeking donations – he took time out of his 'urgent economic crisis' to meet with a potential donor this morning, and he gave an interview to Katie Couric yesterday.

Not to mention, he has absolutely no role on ANY of the Senate Committees currently involved in the process and admitted himself that he 'doesn't know much about the economy'.

This is a political stunt, plain and simple.

Stephanie says:
Fri, 26th Sep 20088:04 am

He just announced that he's going to the debate..

Like I said..PUBLICITY OP.

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