Reid to McCain: Just Stay Away

[babylonsister]

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Reid to McCain: Just Stay Away
09.24.08 -- 4:18PM
By David Kurtz


So far Dems are more than just a little lukewarm to this McCain gambit.

Here's part of Sen. Harry Reid's just-released statement:

I understand that the candidates are putting together a joint statement at Senator Obama's suggestion. But it would not be helpful at this time to have them come back during these negotiations and risk injecting presidential politics into this process or distract important talks about the future of our nation's economy. If that changes, we will call upon them. We need leadership; not a campaign photo op.

Reid also calls for the debate to go on as scheduled.

[grannie4peace]

1. thank you harry reid

[BrklynLiberal]

2. Excellent idea. Keep your circus away from those of us working..

[David__77]

3. Reid plays an important role here in helping Obama.

Good start.

[State the Obvious]

4. Or...let Sarah Palin take McCain's place in the debate. nt

[VeraAgnes]

5. Excellent response time too!

Good to see that Harry is awake today.

[joshcryer]

6. "...at Senator Obama's suggestion." :)

[youthere]

7. Clever clever clever.

I love how subtle Reid is.
Obama's taking leadership...McCain is playing games.

:rofl:

[babylonsister]

9. And this chorus will only get louder. nt

[BlooInBloo]

8. But ROVE's GAWDLINESS will jujitsu-akido-chop us ALL!!!!!

OHNOES!!!!!

[blondeatlast]

10. Mean Harry Reid broke Johnny's balloon; the political sadist in me

is doign a quiet little dance!

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

11. Not bad Harry...It sounds like they have a clue.

I bet it was the Obama campaign that gave it to them.

edit: Herbert and Tumulty on Hardball just supported this idea. "The last thing you need in the smoke-filled room is two presidential candidates." Dems should continue on this line.