McCain hasn't had a press conference in 40 days.

[deminks]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/09/22/the_media_blackout_nearly_40_d.html

The Media Blackout: Nearly 40 Days and Counting
By Michael D. Shear
The country may have turned its attention to the economic crisis and a staggering $700 billion bailout proposal, but political operatives still have their eyes on other issues.

Among them, for the Democrats, is keeping track of how long it's been since the Republican presidential ticket has answered questions from the media. A Web site keeps track.

As of this writing, it has been 39 days and 22 hours since Sen. John McCain last held a news conference (despite having promised to hold weekly Q&A sessions with the press if he's elected). According to the Democrats, it's been 24 days and 11 hours since his running mate, Sarah Palin, held one.

link to website:
http://www.democrats.org/page/content/ConfClock/

Hey, MEdia: Access is a two-way street. How 'bout not playing McShame's latest ad until you get your next BarBQ?

[barbtries]

1. wow

and he's running for president?

speaking of which, how long has it been for the president? the vice president?

:tinfoilhat:

[whistle]

2. McCain is like the host in "Weekend at Bernie's"

[lpbk2713]

3. He was asked on 60 Minutes about Palin's two public addresses compared to Biden's 87 ...

Needless to say he quickly changed the subject.

[rurallib]

4. And yet the media continues to cover for him.

As noted by KO in the McCain campaign "the candidate does not speak for the campaign."

[tigereye]

5. is it because most appearances can have a press-conference aspect?

he used to be pretty apt about answering questions from all comers...


otherwise, that probably isn't a good sign - more of that "controlling the message" crap.

[annabanana]

6. BBQ spare ribs will only carry you so far.. . .

The press is asking questions, and the big Christmas Party is still months away! What's a poor maverick to do?

[fascisthunter]

7. He's That Afraid of Being Exposed... what a Weak Candidate