Cancel the debate? Campaign suspended? I'm not a great poker player, as my friends can attest to, but I can spot this bluff.
Sure going back to Washington would have helped McCain's image. Superman to the rescue! But here's why it's a bluff.
- McCain has himself admitted his lack of knowledge in economics.
- There are reports that McCain's camp asked Obama's camp to suspend their campaign as well. Also they were to both withdraw from the debate or postpone to a later date.
- When Obama continued with the campaign, McCain relented and returned to the campaign and the debate.
- David Letterman called a different bluff when McCain cancelled a scheduled appearance shortly before taping citing his need to return to Washington. He however was on the set of the CBS Evening News preparing to go on an interview with Katie Couric, at the same time as the Late Show taping.
- Even Haley Barbour hinted at the bluff by stating that he expected the debate to be held on schedule before McCain decided to attend.
If McCain truly thought that working hard on the bailout was in the best interest of the nation, he would still be in DC. Instead, he's off to 'Ole Miss as designated negotiators are working on the deal. You would think someone had thought earlier about getting a negotiator. Then McCain could have stayed in the race without a break.
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