McCain Campaign Suspension?

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM
Author: goobear78
Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here's the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn't want to show up for tonight's debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he's not coming, then he IS coming, and now he's already won even though the debate isn't scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

 

[HollyS]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:25:51 PM
Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 1:16:36 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 12:06:13 PM

Author: goobear78

This is laughable. McCain''s campaign is a mess. Now McCain is back on for the debates.


McCain Officially Going To Debate: The McCain campaign releases a statement saying that John McCain will attend tonight''s debate. Here''s an excerpt:

Senator McCain has spent the morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is optimistic that there has been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans. The McCain campaign is resuming all activities and the Senator will travel to the debate this afternoon. Following the debate, he will return to Washington to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners.

Are you watching the same news coverage I am? ''Cause I''m not seeing McCain''s campaign in a mess. I see a Democratic candidate left standing there scratching his head, wondering what HE should do. But I don''t see any dithering with McCain.

I guess we''re not. Are you watching Fox news? LOL.

Are you watching MSNBC?

 

[HollyS]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:38:12 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM
Author: goobear78
Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here''s the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn''t want to show up for tonight''s debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he''s not coming, then he IS coming, and now he''s already won even though the debate isn''t scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

Okay, now. No hyperventilating. Deep breathes. Breathe, sweetie, breathe.

I''m with TGal; just gonna make some popcorn and watch the show. I can''t remember when I''ve enjoyed an election more! Definitely can''t call this dull.

 

[goobear78]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:47:55 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:25:51 PM

Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 1:16:36 PM

Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 12:06:13 PM


Author: goobear78


This is laughable. McCain''s campaign is a mess. Now McCain is back on for the debates.



McCain Officially Going To Debate: The McCain campaign releases a statement saying that John McCain will attend tonight''s debate. Here''s an excerpt:


Senator McCain has spent the morning talking to members of the Administration, members of the Senate, and members of the House. He is optimistic that there has been significant progress toward a bipartisan agreement now that there is a framework for all parties to be represented in negotiations, including Representative Blunt as a designated negotiator for House Republicans. The McCain campaign is resuming all activities and the Senator will travel to the debate this afternoon. Following the debate, he will return to Washington to ensure that all voices and interests are represented in the final agreement, especially those of taxpayers and homeowners.

Are you watching the same news coverage I am? ''Cause I''m not seeing McCain''s campaign in a mess. I see a Democratic candidate left standing there scratching his head, wondering what HE should do. But I don''t see any dithering with McCain.

I guess we''re not. Are you watching Fox news? LOL.

Are you watching MSNBC?

Nope. CNN, CBS, NBS, PBS, BBC just to name a few.

 

[goobear78]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:51:08 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:38:12 PM

Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM

Author: goobear78

Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here''s the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.


http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn''t want to show up for tonight''s debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he''s not coming, then he IS coming, and now he''s already won even though the debate isn''t scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

Okay, now. No hyperventilating. Deep breathes. Breathe, sweetie, breathe.

I''m with TGal; just gonna make some popcorn and watch the show. I can''t remember when I''ve enjoyed an election more! Definitely can''t call this dull.

Why the deep breaths? I mean his campaign put out that ad. How can you say it''s not a mess?

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:51:08 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:38:12 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM
Author: goobear78
Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here''s the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn''t want to show up for tonight''s debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he''s not coming, then he IS coming, and now he''s already won even though the debate isn''t scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

Okay, now. No hyperventilating. Deep breathes. Breathe, sweetie, breathe.

I''m with TGal; just gonna make some popcorn and watch the show. I can''t remember when I''ve enjoyed an election more! Definitely can''t call this dull.

Holly, I think I need a stiff drink! LOL!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:52:33 PM
Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 1:51:08 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:38:12 PM

Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM

Author: goobear78

Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here''s the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.


http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn''t want to show up for tonight''s debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he''s not coming, then he IS coming, and now he''s already won even though the debate isn''t scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

Okay, now. No hyperventilating. Deep breathes. Breathe, sweetie, breathe.

I''m with TGal; just gonna make some popcorn and watch the show. I can''t remember when I''ve enjoyed an election more! Definitely can''t call this dull.

Why the deep breaths? I mean his campaign put out that ad. How can you say it''s not a mess?

Goo, I agree . . . this was a HUGE misstep on the part of McCain''s campaign.

Well, let''s look on the bright side. Since the good Senator has already won the debate and won''t need to attend this evening, maybe now he has the time to appear on Letterman!!!

 

[HollyS]

Date: 9/26/2008 1:52:33 PM
Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 1:51:08 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:38:12 PM

Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM

Author: goobear78

Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here's the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.


http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn't want to show up for tonight's debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he's not coming, then he IS coming, and now he's already won even though the debate isn't scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

Okay, now. No hyperventilating. Deep breathes. Breathe, sweetie, breathe.

I'm with TGal; just gonna make some popcorn and watch the show. I can't remember when I've enjoyed an election more! Definitely can't call this dull.

Why the deep breaths? I mean his campaign put out that ad. How can you say it's not a mess?

I know we can all find enough going on with this election to get ourselves worked up, and in a lather with each other; but I've determined that I just won't do that anymore. So I'm trying very hard to agree to disagree, and keep it light and upbeat no matter what. Each of us will certainly have moments in the next few weeks when we need to take a deep breath because we won't agree with the political process, or what the other candidate is doing or saying, or what the press is reporting, etc. We don't have to agree about the issues to understand and sympathize a little with each other's frustration.

So I'm not trying to rattle your cage, okay? IrishGirl and I have already been down this road, and decided to be friends; we just kinda like to 'poke fun' at each other.

 

[goobear78]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:08:14 PM
Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:52:33 PM

Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 1:51:08 PM

Author: HollyS

Date: 9/26/2008 1:38:12 PM


Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 1:30:17 PM


Author: goobear78


Well turns out McCain already declared himself the winner. I kid you not. Here''s the link to an article at the Washington Post. His campaign already has this ad out.



http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

Well NO WONDER he didn''t want to show up for tonight''s debate! He already won, so actually ATTENDING the debate would be a complete waste of his valuable time!

First he''s not coming, then he IS coming, and now he''s already won even though the debate isn''t scheduled to start for several more HOURS?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?!?!

Okay, now. No hyperventilating. Deep breathes. Breathe, sweetie, breathe.

I''m with TGal; just gonna make some popcorn and watch the show. I can''t remember when I''ve enjoyed an election more! Definitely can''t call this dull.

Why the deep breaths? I mean his campaign put out that ad. How can you say it''s not a mess?

I know we can all find enough going on with this election to get ourselves worked up, and in a lather with each other; but I''ve determined that I just won''t do that anymore. So I''m trying very hard to agree to disagree, and keep it light and upbeat no matter what. Each of us will certainly have moments in the next few weeks when we need to take a deep breath because we won''t agree with the political process, or what the other candidate is doing or saying, or what the press is reporting, etc. We don''t have to agree about the issues to understand and sympathize a little with each other''s frustration.


So I''m not trying to rattle your cage, okay? IrishGirl and I have already been down this road, and decided to be friends; we just kinda like to ''poke fun'' at each other.

Thanks! No offense or rattling taken.

But seriously, I mean, come''on what was with that ad? LOL. That''s why I said it''s laughable. That''s an awful gaffe, but who knows, maybe he''ll win it. Although most times there is no clear winner, both sides claim victory. Me I''m excited to watch a debate. When have I ever said that before? LOL.

 

[HollyS]

You folks do realize, don''t you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won''t actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It''a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal "Me, me, me!!"

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:28:28 PM
Author: HollyS
You folks do realize, don''t you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won''t actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It''a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal ''Me, me, me!!''

Holly, you''re probably right, but I still need that drink! Hmmmm . . . maybe I can invite myself over to Elle''s tonight for her drinking debate party! LOL!

 

[goobear78]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:31:16 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:28:28 PM

Author: HollyS

You folks do realize, don''t you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won''t actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It''a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal ''Me, me, me!!''

Holly, you''re probably right, but I still need that drink! Hmmmm . . . maybe I can invite myself over to Elle''s tonight for her drinking debate party! LOL!

Yes, I agree, that both will say it, (see my post above!) but McCain''s campaign declared themselves the winner BEFORE the debate took place.

Somebody''s getting fired...

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:34:01 PM
Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 2:31:16 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:28:28 PM

Author: HollyS

You folks do realize, don''t you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won''t actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It''a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal ''Me, me, me!!''

Holly, you''re probably right, but I still need that drink! Hmmmm . . . maybe I can invite myself over to Elle''s tonight for her drinking debate party! LOL!

Yes, I agree, that both will say it, (see my post above!) but McCain''s campaign declared themselves the winner BEFORE the debate took place.

Somebody''s getting fired...

Let''s hope so! This is the kind of mistake that NEITHER campaign can afford to make!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:31:16 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:28:28 PM
Author: HollyS
You folks do realize, don''t you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won''t actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It''a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal ''Me, me, me!!''

Holly, you''re probably right, but I still need that drink! Hmmmm . . . maybe I can invite myself over to Elle''s tonight for her drinking debate party! LOL!

You''re always welcome, Irishgrrrl

Besides, then you can drive by house after house after house of ONLY Obama signs. I''ve been on the look out for a McCain sign in Ann Arbor at anyones home. I have yet to see one, and I''m really TRYING to find one. It''s like a game!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:37:48 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 9/26/2008 2:31:16 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:28:28 PM
Author: HollyS
You folks do realize, don't you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won't actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It'a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal 'Me, me, me!!'

Holly, you're probably right, but I still need that drink! Hmmmm . . . maybe I can invite myself over to Elle's tonight for her drinking debate party! LOL!

You're always welcome, Irishgrrrl

Besides, then you can drive by house after house after house of ONLY Obama signs. I've been on the look out for a McCain sign in Ann Arbor at anyones home. I have yet to see one, and I'm really TRYING to find one. It's like a game!

ACK! Elle, I meant to tell you . . . I was driving through my neighborhood earlier today and there's an Obama sign right down the street from us! YAY! I'm so excited, because our street is full of McCain signs, and now we FINALLY have an Obama sign on our street!!!

ETA: What time should I be there? And can I bring LadyPirate with me? LOL!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:41:50 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:37:48 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 9/26/2008 2:31:16 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:28:28 PM
Author: HollyS
You folks do realize, don''t you, that each candidate would have to have an advertisement ready for print ahead of time, to satisfy the press (actual printing) requirements. It won''t actually appear until tomorrow. (It was almost certainly leaked.) And what candidate is not going to toot their own horn? I would expect the same from the Obama camp. Why not? It''a campaign! They are going to jump up and down and squeal ''Me, me, me!!''

Holly, you''re probably right, but I still need that drink! Hmmmm . . . maybe I can invite myself over to Elle''s tonight for her drinking debate party! LOL!

You''re always welcome, Irishgrrrl

Besides, then you can drive by house after house after house of ONLY Obama signs. I''ve been on the look out for a McCain sign in Ann Arbor at anyones home. I have yet to see one, and I''m really TRYING to find one. It''s like a game!

ACK! Elle, I meant to tell you . . . I was driving through my neighborhood earlier today and there''s an Obama sign right down the street from us! YAY! I''m so excited, because our street is full of McCain signs, and now we FINALLY have an Obama sign on our street!!!

ETA: What time should I be there? And can I bring LadyPirate with me? LOL!

Woo hoo! I''m glad you found an Obama sign! That makes me happy as well!!

9 PM Sharp! BYOB! All PS''ers welcome!!

 

[TravelingGal]

Maybe McCain strongly believes in self fulfilling prophesy?

And this is such an amusing election, I may splurge and get cracker jacks instead of popcorn...kind of fitting. Plus I''m already drunk because in the spirit of McCain''s winning debate banner, I''ve already taken a shot for each of the words on Elle''s debate game thread.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:53:27 PM
Author: TravelingGal
Maybe McCain strongly believes in self fulfilling prophesy?

And this is such an amusing election, I may splurge and get cracker jacks instead of popcorn...kind of fitting. Plus I''m already drunk because in the spirit of McCain''s winning debate banner, I''ve already taken a shot for each of the words on Elle''s debate game thread.

ROFLMAO!!! GO, TGAL!!!

 

[TravelingGal]

btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:55:21 PM
Author: TravelingGal
btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

That got me thinking...

What WOULD an alcohol-infused, politically inspired, PS meet-up over Presidential Debates result in?

That could be more scary that Sarah Palin having a shot at presidency... (zing!)

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:55:21 PM
Author: TravelingGal
btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

YES! We need to designate a thread. Do we want it to be open to everyone, or should we just blog on our individual party threads so we don''t kill each other? If we want everyone to be able to participate, maybe we should do it on the "Debates!" thread that Swimmer started?

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:57:47 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 9/26/2008 2:55:21 PM
Author: TravelingGal
btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

That got me thinking...

What WOULD an alcohol-infused, politically inspired, PS meet-up over Presidential Debates result in?

That could be more scary that Sarah Palin having a shot at presidency... (zing!)

Ba dum bum!

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:57:47 PM
Author: elledizzy5

Date: 9/26/2008 2:55:21 PM
Author: TravelingGal
btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

That got me thinking...

What WOULD an alcohol-infused, politically inspired, PS meet-up over Presidential Debates result in?

That could be more scary that Sarah Palin having a shot at presidency... (zing!)

All I could say is get out of the building...it''d be more dangerous than those derned weapons of mass destruction!

 

[TravelingGal]

Date: 9/26/2008 2:59:31 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:55:21 PM
Author: TravelingGal
btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

YES! We need to designate a thread. Do we want it to be open to everyone, or should we just blog on our individual party threads so we don''t kill each other? If we want everyone to be able to participate, maybe we should do it on the ''Debates!'' thread that Swimmer started?

Oh come on....it would be no fun to only discuss it amongst your own party! There just would have be some ground rules.

The main one is that you can only call the CANDIDATES stupid and not each other.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 3:01:59 PM
Author: TravelingGal

Date: 9/26/2008 2:59:31 PM
Author: Irishgrrrl

Date: 9/26/2008 2:55:21 PM
Author: TravelingGal
btw, which thread are we blogging on tonight? The drinking games thread? I know it will be a heated debate, but I''m looking for a PS thread to have a little lighthearted fun, as well read/write commentary.

I''m an angry drunk, so don''t make-a-me mad!!!

YES! We need to designate a thread. Do we want it to be open to everyone, or should we just blog on our individual party threads so we don''t kill each other? If we want everyone to be able to participate, maybe we should do it on the ''Debates!'' thread that Swimmer started?

Oh come on....it would be no fun to only discuss it amongst your own party! There just would have be some ground rules.

The main one is that you can only call the CANDIDATES stupid and not each other.

Good point, TGal . . . things might get a little hairy, though! LOL! Maybe we should start a dedicated thread for debating the debates?

 

[Erin]

Weeee!

It''s like the American Idol thread all over again. Live feedback, comment by brutal comment, real time snarkacism - I love it!!!

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Guys, just so ya know, Krissie just started a "Debate the Debates" thread for us. YAY, KRISSIE!

 

[MoonWater]

I think I would have much more fun drinking and watching the VP debates.

 

[goobear78]

Date: 9/26/2008 3:20:11 PM
Author: MoonWater
I think I would have much more fun drinking and watching the VP debates.

Oh don''t worry, we''ll do that too!

Can''t wait for that debate.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

Date: 9/26/2008 3:42:55 PM
Author: goobear78

Date: 9/26/2008 3:20:11 PM
Author: MoonWater
I think I would have much more fun drinking and watching the VP debates.

Oh don''t worry, we''ll do that too!

Can''t wait for that debate.

OH, yeah!