Everybody's working for the weekend...

Michelle Zee — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:18:34 GMT

Yaaaawn...come on MSNBC!

Everybody's working for the weekend...

Amy B Portland, ME First Read Fan — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:23:02 GMT

Too funny. You guys are getting giddy, posting You Tube clips of rock bands to illustrate your articles. Ha ha.

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BJ, CA — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:23:13 GMT

"We're Americans"...That's why He's running..the best campaign in recent history...
McCain is just starting to see this is no cake walk.
Why else is McNuts sounding more a rambling Bush..
OOOOOOPS Sorry, I said the "B" word again....
When McNut talks about the "American Dream", I start to have nightmares...
The evil emperor Ming the Mercilessi is chasing me...yelling, "I'm Uncle Ho Chí Minh's Father!!!!!"
Does that have anything to do with John McCain's past adventures...before or after he really missed America?
I guess he only misses America when we are in the presences of the enemy....Food for thought...
Does McNut need to have an enemy to
miss America (us)?

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Marty in KC — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:28:14 GMT

Does McShame know that being President doesn't limit his work week to 40 hours?

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Ron Indiana — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:29:24 GMT

This is a easy "softball". McOld get tired easily. He needs his rest. Sedona, Arizona is a beautiful scenic part of the planet and John needs his rest.

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BudIn Texas — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:29:29 GMT

Does not work weekends! Just cookin some Ribs for my Sycophants in the media. They love me - the old, easy going warmonger that I am. I drink alot of Cindy's beer too.

All this makes me ready to be Commander-In-Chief from Monday thru Friday. I need to take the weekends off.

Boy, we sure could use some terrorism; by say, October. What's a couple of hundred dead Americans, comapred to not having me as the American President of the good "old" USA.

Bomb Bomb Bomb .............

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Facts is Facts — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:30:18 GMT

Working the weekend? Well, everyone except Congress. Nice of The Liberal Witch from SF, Pelosi to you liberals, managed to get a bill passed that makes it illegal for citizens to own monkeys. Good to know that issue got settled before the summer recess. Work on the economy, Iraq, and fuel costs will have to wait until this fall I guess. The monkey now moves on to the Senate - which means Reid will now have give up owning his pet monkey - Dick Durbin.

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:30:49 GMT

John McCain is simply training for the Presidency with lots of leisure time - just like his mentor George Bush. Not to worry - he will have many weekends to rest up after November! :)

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We need Senator Obama — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:32:41 GMT

At 72 years of age, will he take the weekends off in the White House as well?

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:34:19 GMT

Definitely not one of First Read's better articles. Come on First Read there's better stories to cover. How about talking about "America Hater" McCain's many statement that he didn't love America until he became a POW?

Oh well I guess we can put up with a few puff pieces just because they allow us to post comments. Thanks much to the First Read crew for posting so many good articles and reader comments.

Go Obama 08/12!

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tooli — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:34:43 GMT

i think its pathetic for a presidential candidate not working on the weekends. what is he going to do when he has to work sun. and sat. is he going to put us on hold to just take his day off. I recommend red bull or starbucks for his energy problem

http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/mccain-meeting-with-gay-republicans/

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A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:35:45 GMT

Foretaste of the future should he (miraculously) get voted into the WH. He's 71, the man needs to sleep in once in a while.

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donna — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:35:52 GMT

Senator McCain's age has not allowed him to take advantage of the gruelingly long dem primary. He should have worked harder than he did, but did'nt have it in him.

He will not be able to handle the rigors of the Presidency either physically, emotionally, or mentally.

McCain is a weak candidate.

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Vicki, Ohio — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:41:26 GMT

McSleepy has to get his naps when he can

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Janice - Glenwood — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:43:04 GMT

That's what old people do, right??? The old man needs his rest ...
OBAMA '08 & '12

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Paul, Miami, FL — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:45:51 GMT

That is our gov't for us. I believe Congress only works about 90-110 days a year, the rest of the time they are out of session or on vacation or just building a bridge to nowhere. Golf anyone? Wish I had a paying gig like that!

Obama for POTUS !!

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bill, okla — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:45:53 GMT

The maverick isn't up to the job. The GOP is in worse shape than I've ever seen it. They appear hobbled and blind. Family values turned into politics of hate, national security's become politics of fear, and fiscal conservatism's turned into unrestricted spending and huge deficits. McCain lacks the vision, understanding and health to perform the job that needs to be done.

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Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:47:47 GMT

Guess Cindy is usually too busy on the weekends shopping to be ready at a moments notice to change McGeritol's Depends!

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Bobbi, Eau Claire, WI — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:48:26 GMT

Way to get to the issues that really matter in the lives of Americans.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:54:11 GMT

Meanwhile Obama gets his name in the news for all the wrong reasons......

A good tactic.....

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pwkearns — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:58:35 GMT

Let's face it, he is old as dirt and after being active during the week, needs his rest. If you vote McFossil into office, get used to his need for warm milk, nap time and weekends off. He'll need it.

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Diane from Illinois — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:01:13 GMT

McFossil doesn't have anything to say during the week and now you expect him to come up with something on the weekends, too? That's too funny! When does Grandpa get to rest?

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Democrat — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:09:36 GMT

This really does matter. What if he gets that 3:00am call on a Saturday? He'll probably sleep in until Monday or until the world explodes, whichever comes first.

http://jumpinoffthecliff.tripod.com/theonlythingwehavetofearisignoranceitself/

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Polivitine (SC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:10:15 GMT

Wow, it must really be a slow news day for MSNBC if someone took the time to research this information.

http://www.politivine.com

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DAVID aNDERS TEXAS — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:13:22 GMT

AND PAT IS TOO BUSY AT THE ADULT STORES BUYING BLACK TOYS DOES YOUR HAIR GET KINKY ON THE WEEKENDS PAT AND ARE YOU NOW LISTENING TO HIP HOP=BETTER GET SOME SPINNER RIMS FOR YOUR CAR AND ILL SEND YOU A COON TAIL YAS SUH YALL VOTES FOR OBAMAS NOW AND G DAMM AMERICA LONG AS ITS DEMO LIBERALS.

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twocanpete — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:20:22 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
If you love the Constitution and our Second Amendment today is certainly a happy day!

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Beverly in Chicago — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:20:48 GMT

I don’t care if takes the rest of the campaign season off. His campaign is a joke and total disrespect to America. The implication of bomb, bomb, bomb, is not funny and neither is it sober to be such a warmonger; yet, not support the veterans. McCain is too much of a joke and dangerous.
If Johnny boy can’t get out the car without hitting his head; the next thing we’ll know he will be falling down the airport steps. That’s problematic because in early stages of Alzheimer’s the person forgets many bodily functions. Remember that’s how Reagan got started,
I have faith in the American voters. No one wants a constant, loser, candidate who had to take a loan just to stay in the fray. He wants to only further the Bush/Cheney agenda.

Obama the next 8 years.

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Joe, White Bear Lake, MN — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:21:45 GMT

Come on everyone....one day you will be old and infirmed too! Fighting off the sleep demons becomes a bit more challenging when you reach John McCain's "distinguished" age of 71 going on 93.

Johnny Boy says, "Night night, friends...wake me up when I am sleeping in the Lincoln Bedroom."

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the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:23:51 GMT

Loverboy rocks. Surpassed only by Tears For Fears in my opinion. Everybody wants to rule the world.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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obama 08 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:26:26 GMT

Okay First REad,

WHere is the story talking about how McBush is ready and willing to reinstate the draft and his admission that we are heading into a World War III??

Why no coverage of that?????

Seems to me that is some pretty serious, SCARY stuff coming from McBush's mouth and I'm sure a lot of people would like to hear about it.

I'm sure people will be really excited to support a man that is planning to lead us into World War III and promises to send our sons, brothers and husbands straight to death.

Why no talk about this????

Guess it's not shiny enough huh Chucky T.

Sure wish Russert was around, as I KNOW he would be asking McBush about this.

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lori Chicago — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:27:16 GMT

Hey Mark thanks for video!!!
I am glad you are having fun with your stories. How about a picture of McCain wearing spandex and a headband?

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Not fooled — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:30:13 GMT

Outside his gaffes, he's done little to draw the media's attention at all. A real snoozer candidate

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Rick, NC — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:31:14 GMT

Speaking of yawns...though it would be interesting if FR actually printed the names of the media 'hanging out' at mcsames weekend pad...

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See FIRST READ...your Obama connection — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:32:25 GMT

I'm with Bobbi. What was the message you were trying to convey in this story? Has Obama been available 24/7 EVERY DAY? Seems to me he was on the beach for an entire week. How about when he's taken off time to be with his children? I remember seeing posts here "how sweet" "How wonderful" Obama was taking time off with his family. I find it interesting, too, you elect to say McCain was not available on weekends. Why don't you do an article FIRST READ on how many days Obama has been made "offlimits" to the press, which has been plenty. And, the reason he's often off limits is because he makes gaffes when he doesn't have prepared answers. This was a STUPID ARTICLE, First Read. Be fair for once, please.

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YouTube is awesome! — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:39:15 GMT

Awesome YouTube of McCain vs. McCain. A walking contradiction to himself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c&feature=related

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Beverly in Chicago — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:39:19 GMT

Everybody's working for the weekend...

tina, ar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:39:54 GMT

So, no work on the weekends and he can't be bothered with showing up in the Senate either. But, man, the dude can make time for Canada, Mexico, and Columbia, oh yeah, and that European trip as well, let's not forget that one. Let's see I think McCain has been just about everywhere, well, maybe he'll go to China, and Africa before it's all over, then he can come home and tell the American people that the economies fundamentals are strong, we are winning in Iraq, don't think about Bin Laden and Afganistan, our military is in fine shape, and don't even think about gas and food prices it's all psycological anyway.

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new old stone age man — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:45:30 GMT

Me likey john john, him no when to rest and when to not rest, me no likey other guy him from different tribe, him want to steal our precious bodily fluids, me vote for general Ripper and Dr. Strangelove, dey realists in an unreal world.
Be afraid, be very afraid, sharpen spears, hide women and children under rock, dog help protect, cat not help, would rather eat my foot than give in.
signed New old stone age man.

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Polivitine (SC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:50:46 GMT

Just think of the economic boost that McCain could have provided if he had done at least 1 campaign stop every weekend?

See McCain, you really don't know jack about the economy!?!?

http://www.politivine.com

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iowan — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:52:07 GMT

It's the George Bush work schedule, 24/7. Twenty four hours a week, seven months a year.

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thats a fact jack — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:53:29 GMT

old man needs his rest, nothing new there.

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Christina — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:02:07 GMT

I agree with the sentiments above! Let's talk about how John McCain didn't love this country until he was "tortured" by his "friend" in 'nam for 5 years! Watch the BBC video of that interview and get back to us chuck, mark, and domenico.

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Dan, USA — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:05:20 GMT

OK, re-read the article folks, it says he is not campaigning - it does not say he is relaxing at home resting or whatever. Since when has NObama been to Walter Reed or Iraq?

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RB — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:06:53 GMT

All I have to say is the John McSame doesn't know how to use a PC or Blackberry - here he is saying it himself:

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/06/25/moos.mccain.doesnt.compute.cnn

it should be illegal for a person to be President of the USA without such basic knowledge. This is unexcuseable - totally out of touch with a MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR part of society, world economy, leading export/import tool. I mean the list goes on. How can you make sound decisions on most modern issues if you dont know how to use a darm computer. I mean what the hell is that?!?!?!?!?! This is beyond scary

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sotiredofignorance — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:07:52 GMT

First Read:

You have posted rules for this blog. Why are you not following them? According to your stated rules the posting of one David Anders should not be tolerated.

I would like an explanation as to why, in violation of your stated rules, you are posting that which is clearly racist and attacking the post of another?

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Nuff Ced McGreavey — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:08:35 GMT

One word: Geritol

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Stacey — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:14:19 GMT

Bush doesn't work weekends. He also refuses to cut his vacations short, even when one of it's most famous cities and citizens are hit with one of the worst national disasters in history. I guess a Mccain presidency is a Bush third time.

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Jessie Beveridge, Grand Rapids, MI — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:16:53 GMT

Who cares? We need health care, green energy & a GROWTH ECONOMY...See Robert Kennedy Jr. on Letterman last month. No time for this petty nonsense.

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Richard, Washington State — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:23:54 GMT

Hey, folks. It's actually more true that people need less sleep as they get older.

But you can't make denigrating stereotypical "old" jokes that with that I suppose, huh?

It's also apparent from the man's schedule in general, in the Senate and through the primaries that he could leave all of you in his dust, despite the injuries he still lives with today from 40 years ago.

But if you feel better making dumb age jokes, hey, knock yourselves out. Shows your depth.

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Mary, OH — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:37:53 GMT

lol, iowan. Where do I sign up!

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MCain the sensible choice — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:08 GMT

McCain must be doing well, if all the Obamasillies can harp about it McCain's age. Hope you guys do that well when you reach your senior years. Senior years gives one wisdom and the ability to accomplish a lot in a short time. Obama should try it.

McCain 2008 Obama is too terrifying!!!

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Benny, SFBayArea, California — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:20:03 GMT

Don't we have a "part time" president now? So why is McCain campaigning like we want another one?

Obama 2008/2012
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