So in summation, whether or not there's a debate is NOT the issue....

[Clio the Leo]

..... he is saying the issue is to get us back on track economically and NOT to infuse such an important matter with partisan politics!

BRILLIANT!!!

It simultaneously discredits McCains hissy fit without painting Obama into a corner where it could later appear he's flip flopped if he changes his mind and the debate is cancelled.

LOVE IT!!!!

[CitizenPatriot]

1. now we know why mccain doesn't want to be there

it was supposed to be a foreign policy debate but now they are going to discuss the economic crisis as well! He's scared!

[Clio the Leo]

4. yep, although I REALLY wanted him to get out there and say.....

"The state of this debate preparation is STRONG!" :)

or something ...... ya know ...... scream worthy.

[CitizenPatriot]

6. and then he could come back with

"What I meant by debate preparation was...you know..the debates of the people are preparing to be strong...fungible molecules! in what respect?" McCain scratches his melanoma..." oh, damn.... I'm all mixed up." long silence as debate room grows tense.

suddenly loud voice of McCain cries, " POW! 9 houses! fungible commodities should be regulated, like I've been saying my friends!~ I can see Wall Street from here and I know it's a mess!" claps for self.

[oldtime dfl_er]

2. I want a smart president

and Obama is it!

[tridim]

5. He's Einstein level smart

He is exactly what we need at this exact time in American history.

[dchill]

3. He's definitely smarter than me!

Welcome to DU, Cleo, from another Leo. :)