McCain defies organizers attempt to end La Raza event on time

[sabra]

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/stumper/archive/2008/07/15/john-mccain-unplugged.aspx

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But it was what happened after the speech that was the most notable moment of the day. McCain, who continues to talk up his idea of joint town halls with Obama, decided to take questions from the audience after his remarks. After fielding several questions, many not so friendly, McCain was about to take another when he was interrupted by one of the organizers, who announced over the PA system they were out of time. As he often does when his own staff tries to wrap up an event, McCain shook off the intrusion like a pitcher defying his catcher and took the next question. But NCLR reps, trying to keep the event on time, just wouldn’t be stopped. While McCain was answering the question, one of the organizers took away the microphone audience members had been using to talk to McCain. When the senator finished his answer and saw the microphone was gone, a look of annoyance flashed on his face. And then, McCain simply threw his own microphone into the audience, calling for one last question. It’s a move that’s trademark McCain. In the run up to Super Tuesday, the senator often rebelled against his staff, who packed his schedule with quick airport rallies rather than his preferred town halls.

[Bill219]

1. Oooooh!

He's such a maverick

I hate McSame and the press will just eat this crap up with a spoon

[nc4bo]

2. he should listen to his protectors before he does something *gulp* reckless or embarrassing.

I can only hope so.

[ellacott]

3. He had no consideration for NCLR

They may have had to end the event at a certain time. A lot of groups rent rooms by time and if they go over the scheduled time they have to pay extra.