John Mccain wimps out on Barack Obama's debate challenge

"Barack Obama offered to meet John McCain at five joint appearances between now and Election Day—the three traditional debates plus a joint town hall on the economy in July and an in-depth debate on foreign policy in August. That package of five engagements would have been the most of any Presidential campaign in the modern era—offering a broad range of formats—and representing a historic commitment to openness and transparency.

"It's disappointing that Senator McCain and his campaign decided to decline this proposal. Apparently they would rather contrive a political issue than foster a genuine discussion about the future of our country.

"Senator Obama believes that the American people deserve an open and accessible debate as they choose between real change and four more years of failed Bush policies, and he welcomed McCain's invitation to offer voters 'the rare opportunity of witnessing candidates for the highest office in the land discuss civilly and extensively the great issues at stake in the election,'" said Obama campaign manager David Plouffe.
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[kyokasurimono]

McCain would look good in a chicken costume.

[grazzellian]

McCain is frustrated that a young Blackman is leading. When a Blackman refuses to show obsequiousness, racists like Palin & McCain get angry. McCain has resorted to a plethora of peddled platitudes, to demean Barack, because he thinks that an Educated Blackman who does not display the usual stereotypical arriviste arrogance, associated with the rappers, must surely be elitist. Hoggwash! Barack is top notch; with great leadership skills & strength of character that McCain can never muster.

[TreeSniffer2]

@grazzellian HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[grazzellian]

@TreeSniffer2 No I'm more impressed by the President than ever. How many American presidents have been able to stand with dignity, integrity and poise amidst a sea of hate-mongers, a nest of vipers and a shoal of ignoramuses? Obama remains heads and shoulders above every politician in America. Swallow that with a piece of glass if you must. YOu can't change the facts.

[TreeSniffer2]

@Erickmaestro lmao regret it now?

[TreeSniffer2]

@xMETALLICAROCKERx Obama fags thumbed ur comment down cuz they are pussies lol

[TreeSniffer2]

@blackwing38 lol bet ur filled with regret

[TreeSniffer2]

@grazzellian bet ur regretting this now huh big shot?

[leroyinc]

Why does he laud Obama's proposal as "more debates than has ever happened in the history of presidential elections" and dismiss McCain's proposal as a "good faith suggestion"?

[blackwing38]

who/who 08? THAT's WHAT I THOUGHT

[xMETALLICAROCKERx]

Mccain/Palin 08

[hendrixelement91]

to everyone. really. honestly. everyone needs to think about the fact that people have an ability to LIE. dont count your coins until a little while after this election. obama or mccain could destroy the country; potentially both.