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Americans go online to Demand the Debate
by mtippett | September 25, 2008 at 10:21 am
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by hungeski
John McCain may not have time to debate the issues but an online movement demanding he make time is building serious momentum. Their website says:
Americans are facing tough choices - how to pay bills, how to deal with mortgages, how to afford a tank of gas, and who to vote for on November 4th. While about many of us are clear who we will vote for, anothers will base their decisions on what they hear from the candidates in the debates. We have a long tradition of hearing those who are asking for our vote offer up their ideas and plans on a public stage. It's critical to hear the candidates debate one another on the pressing and real issues facing families across America. That's what democracy is all about.Join us in sending a message to the people who will be making important decisions about the upcoming debates -- the Commission on Presidential Debates, the Obama campaign, and the McCain campaign. Demand the debate!
September 25, 2008 at 10:21 am by mtippett, 145 views, 4 comments
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at 11:23 on September 25th, 2008
mtippett, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 13:08 on September 25th, 2008
mtippett, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 13:59 on September 25th, 2008
The only reason so much is riding on this debate is that Obama refused to do the 10 town hall meetings McCain asked for. The bottom line is a Senators job is to be Senator. McCain isn't doing any good on the trail when Washington hasn't reached a deal. Dodd came out to say that they have something in principle and others told McCain to not come. Just a few days ago Senator Reid told McCain he should be working in washinton rather than campaiging... so McCain goes to work in Washington and the news is... oh you have to do this debate. The meeting today at the white house was a wash. There is NO agreement. McCain has in the past got bi-partisan groups to push things through. The gang of twleve or the gang of ten. Others are just to partisan to get anything done. What do American's really want.. a 1 1/2 hour debate or a resolution to an emergency. I heard congressman/woman saying that it is proof that McCain cant do more then one thing at a time. Last time I checked congress itself could do one thing at a time.
at 14:19 on September 25th, 2008
McCain isn't going to make the difference on getting a deal done imo. Also, I agree with those who say he should be able do more than one thing at a time. Obama was at those meetings too and he's prepared to debate.