Showing posts with label debates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label debates. Show all posts
Thursday, September 25, 2008
McCain, Obama debate question still uncertain
McCain, Obama debate question still uncertain
Obama says he'll be there; McCain says he's hopeful, but bailout comes first
Associated press - September 25th, 2008
WASHINGTON - Prospects were questionable at best that John McCain and Barack Obama would meet Friday for their first presidential debate as progress appeared to dissolve between Congress and the Bush administration on a $700 billion financial industry bailout.
McCain didn't plan to participate in the debate unless there was a consensus. Obama still wants the face-off to go on, arguing that Americans need to hear from the candidates. The Democrat was scheduled to travel to the debate site in Oxford, Miss., on Friday.
"I believe that it's very possible that we can get an agreement in time for me to fly to Mississippi," McCain said late Thursday. "I understand how important this debate is and I'm very hopeful. But I also have to put the country first."
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McCain, Obama debate question still uncertain
Obama says he'll be there; McCain says he's hopeful, but bailout comes first
Associated press - September 25th, 2008
WASHINGTON - Prospects were questionable at best that John McCain and Barack Obama would meet Friday for their first presidential debate as progress appeared to dissolve between Congress and the Bush administration on a $700 billion financial industry bailout.
McCain didn't plan to participate in the debate unless there was a consensus. Obama still wants the face-off to go on, arguing that Americans need to hear from the candidates. The Democrat was scheduled to travel to the debate site in Oxford, Miss., on Friday.
"I believe that it's very possible that we can get an agreement in time for me to fly to Mississippi," McCain said late Thursday. "I understand how important this debate is and I'm very hopeful. But I also have to put the country first."
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McCain, Obama debate question still uncertain
McCain quiet on debate despite bailout plan
McCain quiet on debate despite bailout plan
Candidate doesn't announce change of mind despite agreement in principle
Associated Press - September 25, 2008
WASHINGTON - John McCain’s campaign welcomed news of an agreement in principle on Thursday between congressional Republicans and Democrats on a bailout of the financial industry.
But the Republican wasn’t yet ready to say he would attend the presidential candidates’ first scheduled debate on Friday.
McCain spokesman Brian Rogers said: "There’s no deal until there’s a deal."
He said McCain was optimistic an agreement between Congress and the Bush administration would be completed but that the afternoon developments had not changed his plans not to debate.
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, whose state is hosting the debate between McCain and Barack Obama, set for Friday, said planners were moving forward with the first televised match. "This is going to be a great debate," Barbour said.
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McCain quiet on debate despite bailout plan
Candidate doesn't announce change of mind despite agreement in principle
Associated Press - September 25, 2008
WASHINGTON - John McCain’s campaign welcomed news of an agreement in principle on Thursday between congressional Republicans and Democrats on a bailout of the financial industry.
But the Republican wasn’t yet ready to say he would attend the presidential candidates’ first scheduled debate on Friday.
McCain spokesman Brian Rogers said: "There’s no deal until there’s a deal."
He said McCain was optimistic an agreement between Congress and the Bush administration would be completed but that the afternoon developments had not changed his plans not to debate.
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, whose state is hosting the debate between McCain and Barack Obama, set for Friday, said planners were moving forward with the first televised match. "This is going to be a great debate," Barbour said.
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McCain quiet on debate despite bailout plan
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
BREAKING NEWS! McCain seeks to delay Friday's debate
McCain seeks to delay Friday's debate
Candidate plans to return to Washington Thursday to deal with credit crisis
BREAKING NEWS
NBC, MSNBC and news services
September 24th, 2008
NEW YORK - Republican John McCain said Wednesday he is directing his staff to work with Democrat Barack Obama's campaign and the presidential debate commission to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.
Obama's campaign says he is inclined to go ahead with Friday's presidential debate, even though his rival is calling for a delay.
In a statement, McCain said he will stop campaigning after addressing former President Clinton's Global Initiative session on Thursday and return to Washington to focus on the nation's financial problems.
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Meanwhile, the University of Mississippi, which is slated to host Friday's debate, issued a statement saying they are going forward with preparation.
"We expect the debate to occur as planned," university officials said.
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McCain seeks to delay Friday's debate
Candidate plans to return to Washington Thursday to deal with credit crisis
BREAKING NEWS
NBC, MSNBC and news services
September 24th, 2008
NEW YORK - Republican John McCain said Wednesday he is directing his staff to work with Democrat Barack Obama's campaign and the presidential debate commission to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.
Obama's campaign says he is inclined to go ahead with Friday's presidential debate, even though his rival is calling for a delay.
In a statement, McCain said he will stop campaigning after addressing former President Clinton's Global Initiative session on Thursday and return to Washington to focus on the nation's financial problems.
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Meanwhile, the University of Mississippi, which is slated to host Friday's debate, issued a statement saying they are going forward with preparation.
"We expect the debate to occur as planned," university officials said.
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McCain seeks to delay Friday's debate
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