Is the debate on or off?

[AllieB]

Has McChickenShit stepped up to the plate, or is he still using yesterday's excuse?

I read an article that Mississippi stands to lose millions if the debate is called off.

[BklynChick]

1. it's ON. not clear whether McCain will show (they can't make him) but I assume he will.

[tekisui]

2. So far, it's on. Debate Commission, Ole Miss and Obama all say it's

on.

mcChicken says he won't go unless bill is passed.

I think he will be there Friday, regardless.

[sickinohio]

3. McLame

should pay back Ole Miss if he doesn't show up for the debate!!

[gravity]

4. It's on

McCain was bluffing, and Obama called him out.

McCain will probably claim that significant progress was made on the bill, and have the debate

[RichGirl]

5. I think it needs to be driven home...

That as president, McCain may face a national disaster, like Katrina and a financial disaster at the same time. What is he going to do, pick one and ignore the other. We need to email every news source with this question so that they keep asking the same thing. McCain needs to be asked that question.

[AllieB]

6. Great point, RichGirl.

As Obama said yesterday, a president has to know how to multitask in crisis situations.

[AllieB]

7. Thank you everyone.

I have company coming over the house, so there better be a debate!!

[RoadRage]

8. Obama is showing up.. and he'll answer questions alone if neccessary.

[fugop]

9. also...

I think Obama should make the point that a number of states are already voting, so delaying the debates is a huge disservice to the country.

[Bake]

10. McLame put himself in a box - a no-win situation

He CAN'T show up now, if there is no bailout bill, because he'll look weak and indecisive. But if he doesn't show up, he looks like a coward. That's a no-win situation.

Bake