Americans Respond to McCain Stunt

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http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/

SurveyUSA has just completed a snap poll on response to John McCain's request to cancel or postpone the presidential debate.

Several questions. But two key ones.

What to do about debates?

Hold as Scheduled 50%
Hold with Econ Focus 36%
Postpone 10%

Suspend Campaigns?

Suspend 14%
Continue 31%
Refocus on Fin. Crisis 48%

Would canceling the debates be good for America? 14% say yes.

snap poll
America's First Reaction: Friday's McCain-Obama Debate Should Still Be Held On Friday, But Perhaps with New Focus: Immediately after John McCain's announcement 3 pm ET today, Wednesday 09/24/08, that he was suspending his campaign and seeking to postpone Friday's schedule presidential debate, SurveyUSA interviewed 1,000 adults nationwide. Key findings:
A majority of Americans say the debate should be held. Just 10% say the debate should be postponed. A sizable percentage of Americans, 36%, think the focus of the debate should be modified to focus more on the economy. 3 of 4 Americans say the presidential campaign should continue. Just 14% say the presidential campaign should be suspended. If Friday's debate does not take place 46%, of Americans say that would be bad for America.
http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReportUC.aspx?g=54d651a7-a62b-4420-bb32-9dd6b2df8c02

[TwilightGardener]

1. LOL! What a doofus he is.

[liberalhistorian]

2. I'm glad to see that people

are beginning to see through his opportunistic, hypocritical, manipulative, game-playing bullshit. And I really think he and his campaign are very surprised at all of the negative reaction they're suddenly getting, they sure never expected it. Hubris sucks sometimes.

[LynneSin]

3. I like the concept of focusing on the Economic crisis

And personally I think making this first debate focused on just that will get even more Americans to tune into the debates to see who to vote for.

[ErinBerin84]

4. heh...epic FAIL, McCain.