I think the McCain ploy is to keep Obama from

[truth please]

studying for the debate. I think they are hoping to switch his focus and therefore he won't be ready for the debate. If they keep his mind on the bailout he has less time to prepare. I believe this is the objective because in the end McCain will agree with the plan and attend the debates hoping to make a fool of Obama. I know in my heart the Obama is ready and in the end McCain will be the fool.

[demokatgurrl]

1. I think that's definitely part of it

but we all know Obama is already well prepared, so the joke's on McCain.

[truth please]

2. I swear they are trying to play mind games

to throw him off for Friday. I just feel that this time he will remain calm and prove to the world that he is the one capable of running this country. I think the McCain campaign is in for the schock of their lives.

[Clio the Leo]

3. possibly ... but after yesterday I am convinced he'll be fine. NT

[Erin Elizabeth]

4. BWA.

Ok well then that would be totally stupid, since McCain's not exactly getting in a lot of prep time right now.

And honestly they could debate with no prep and Obama will still win.

[JimWis]

5. Obama doesn't need to study. Did you just see his press

conference. He is so on top of this.

[TheKentuckian]

6. Obama actually knows the players and connections

McHoover, despite over a quarter of a century on the hill has an appalling command of the issues...any issues.

Also, like Obama says, he can multi-task.