Democrats say McCain’s move a stunt

[babylonsister]

I'll say it for all of you: "DUH". Thank you.


Democrats say McCain’s move a stunt
By The Hill Staff
Posted: 09/24/08 05:04 PM


Democrats blasted Sen. John McCain’s call for the presidential campaign to be suspended, with some describing it as little more than a political stunt.

Several lawmakers said it is not necessary to suspend the campaign in order to deal with the Bush administration’s call for Congress to approve a $700 billion plan to bail out troubled financial firms.

“I think it's the longest Hail Mary in the history of football or Marys,” said Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who has been the House’s lead negotiator with both the Senate and the administration on the bailout package.

Even Democrats who admit they are still taking in the implications of both the bill and of failing to act saw McCain's (R-Ariz.) decision as purely political.

“They’re not mutually exclusive,” said Rep. Rahm Emanuel (Ill.), the Democratic Caucus chairman, of the upcoming debate and work on the bailout. “It’s not like canceling the debate will help to resolve this.”

“That’s absurd,” said Rep. Henry Waxman (Calif.), a senior House Democrat. “Does he think because there's a financial crisis we should cancel the election?” :scared:

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http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/democrats-say-mccains-move-a-stunt-2008-09-24.html

[gateley]

1. You took the DUH right out of my mouth. nt

[Catshrink]

3. Yep, mine too.

[DJ13]

2. Senator McSandwich

[karynnj]

4. I love these comments!

especially, “I think it's the longest Hail Mary in the history of football or Marys,"