Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Phred, Philadelphia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:45:01 GMT

I'm a lifelong Dem, but agree with the conservative Repugs on this one - I'm not convinced we should bail out Wall Street. But please tell McBush to take a nap until this issue is resolved, even if it means he oversleeps and misses the debate.

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

FED UP, Central FL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:45:02 GMT

This is ABSURD. McCain is really going to run against Bush to gain political advantage during a national crisis so he can blame the house Democrats for passing the REPUBLICAN President's legislation?????? And somehow try to blame the Dems for this mess???

PLEASE!!! Senator McCain - everyone sees what you're doing and it's NOT country first as you claim. Americans deserve better.

MAKES ME SICK.

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Kyd70SC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:45:13 GMT

OK, so are the Democrats now going to scuttle a bill they were all for just 24hrs ago, just because McCain showed up??

Who's playing presidental politics now?

And to SOLDIER from a previous post:

WE WILL NEVER LET ANY MEMBER CONGRESS, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, ALLOW YOU TO FACE DISGRACE IN WAR OR DISGRACE AT HOME!

NEVER!

McCain/Palin '08

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Diana Bellevue, Wa — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:45:43 GMT

Is anyone thinking besides me that we are watching the break-up of the republican party into the "corporatists" and the 'liberal-libertarians?"
This article begs the question, 'Is anyone in charge over there in Republican-ville?'

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Robert from Germantown, MD — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:46:11 GMT

Kudos to Chuck Shummer for restating the obvious in clear terms. John McCain has already openly admitted that he doesn't understand ecomonics, and has followed that up by convincinlgy demonstrating his lack of knowledge over the past two weeks.

Let the adults handle this.

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GW, Vancouver, Canada — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:46:42 GMT

Well if McCain's antics yesterday and Sarah Palin's performance with Katie Couric does not convince Americans that these two people are not fit to be a president and a potential president, the world is in for some serious problems

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JACOB LIEBMAN — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:47:03 GMT

TELL THE DEMOCRATS TO KEEP OUT IN MANAGING WHAT McCAIN SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT DO. I AM TIRED OF HEARING FROM OBAMA OR THE DEMOCRATS THAT ARE NOT SERVING THE PEOPLE.

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The Drew, Dallas, TX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:47:57 GMT

Funniest thing I've read all morning...silly Republicans....

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Elmer, Seattle — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:10 GMT

Blackmail, plain and simple. There will be no agreement unless McCain gets the credit. It's up to the democrats and the media to expose this for what it is. If McCain was not slipping in the polls or enjoying a comfortable lead in the polls, he would not even be in Washington. It is a political stunt that will either make or break his campaign. He should still be behind bars as a member of the Keating Five. The media is giving him a free pass on that. Now is the time to give the S & L debacle some fresh air.

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Maria Kirchner,Federal Way,Washington — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:36 GMT

Yes,McCain why don't you leave? You are hurting not helping and Bush should be the one there to help-NOT YOU! This was a political ploy that back fired so do the right thing and LEAVE!!

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A Charles, LA, CA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:38 GMT

LMAO - Magoo has just sunk his own battleship.

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Levi, Chicago, IL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:39 GMT

I knew this would happen. And so did McCain, that's the thing. Why did he go down there knowing he would cause such a disaster? What did he hope to achieve? I have just never seen anything like it. http://enough2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/with-soft-touch-of-bull-in-china-shop.html

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Who's Sane — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:47 GMT

"Can't we all just get along" -- Rodney King

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D. Sisco, Carrollton, TX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:58 GMT

Yet another example of how the Republican Party has destroyed our nation. The insertion of more tax cuts and other items into the Republican Conservative Bail out plan is just politics as usual. McCain is foundering and is afraid to debate Senator Obama. He is grasping at straws to avoid the debate. I am glad that Senator Schumer has called him on this!

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Juanita, TX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:49:01 GMT

What were House Republicans doing if they weren't at the negotiating table?

Clearly, they have been trying to make McCain look like the savior. It's time for McCain to stop politicizing this. If he truly puts country first, wouldn't he trust his supporters to do the right thing.

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James C. Rickett, Tampa, Fl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:49:21 GMT

Right, It's time to stop with the partisan politics. If the democrats in congress believe that this is the right thing to do, then settle it and vote on it. They wanted their chance to be in charge and they have it. They are in the majority. I'm tired of hearing that the republicans "need to be on board". If it is the right thing to do then do it. If the democrats don't want to be blamed alone when it all falls through, then maybe it's the wrong move in the first place and they should just drop it. Let wall street fall flat on it's face and get back up on their own two feet. Enough of the political posturing and worrying about how they'll look in the long run or about getting re-elected and get down to the business of doing what is right for the american people. Besides, if it all works out, more positive bullet points to be made to the american people on how the democrats should have been in control sooner.

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Tom Kaye — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:49:25 GMT

McCain's shoot from the hit style is showing how bad a President he would be if elected.

He needs to take the gun out of the holster before pulling the trigger!

And did I mention how incoherent and dazed Palin was during her Couric interview? Even Prof. Irwin Corey makes more sense!

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Mary, Pittsburgh — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:49:51 GMT

If this kind of "leadership" is any example of what to expect from McCain, then it is even more paramount that Obama be elected. Add to that the disastrous answers from Sarah Palin in her interview with Katie Couric and the fact that she would be a heartbeat away from the presidency, I do not see any way anyone could reasonably elect he McPalin ticket.

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Jared, Tallahassee, Fl — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:49:52 GMT

Forget it, the Republican party is imploding. Congressional Republicans have their own careers to worry about, so they're not going to follow Bush. As for McCain, he's put himself at the center of an ideological war within the party. Either way, I seriously doubt there will be a bailout plan today. I think the Dow will drop a few hundred points, and McCain will be a no show at the debate.

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Jacie, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:51:11 GMT

This grand standing for McCain...to look like he acutally KNOWS something about what's going on...he want to take the credit and make Obama look like he out ot touch....believe me, I really do understand what is happening. He also got you talking about the debate...will he, won't he...McCain has the press right where he wants you! You all fell for it. I believe the Press corp has finally cowered into a corner and afraid to report anything negative about McCain and his horrible tactics....he won. We the people are the one who will pay the price for your cowardly stance!

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Rick, NC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:51:54 GMT

Hey wait a second...I thought Mccain was dive bombing into DC to save the day for his nation and moms apple pie...

Even the honest republicans are saying having mccain involved is making this painful..

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Mary Marples, Sacramento, CA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:52:10 GMT

Bush did take the leadership role Schumer you twit. He sent a proposal to you nearly a week ago. Since then you and your fellow Dems have talked about packing up going home and not doing anything, hoped someone else would figure it out, and made political speeches. Schumer, I know this hard for you to understand, but people elected you to do a job, and not to pose like you do in front of the cameras. So save your stupid little comments for some other time, and get your work done.

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Roy Ferro — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:52:14 GMT

Congress is hoping to clean up amess it stood by and watched developed. It's high time they call into Washington people who know how to solve these sort of gigantic problems, people like Bill Gates, Rubin, yes Trump and well respected CEO's to discuss and resolve these problems.

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Don't vote4stupid, TN — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:52:52 GMT

Are the republicans to dumb to realize the urgency of the situation? What does McCain mean it is "now" time? It has been the time to get a deal. He is basically confirming that he was useless before, during, and after his arrival to Washington (since his last vote in...April). The man hadn't even read the bailout proposal. Anyone who says this ignoramus is "ready on day one" has significantly decreased brain function. His timing stinks. I am with Lettermen, this doesn't smell right.

For those voting for McCain, do you have a problem with a smart president, who actually does the homework and can multitask?

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Randy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:52:59 GMT

Yes of course Shumer wants Mccain out of town. The Dems and The President are trying to force through this ridiculous plan. Spending 800 billion dollars to bailout private industry. This is absurd! People, the economy runs in cycles...has anyone noticed that? It goes up for 6 years and goes down for 2....it goes up for 6 years and goes down for 2. Butt out GWB and Dems.

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Dave, Tn — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Oh the Culture of Corruption http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5tZc8oH--o

Friends of Angelo get new invitations — to a federal grand jury

Now sing along.
Fannie Crack Fannie Crack
They're in a Fannie Crack
Fannie Crack Fannie Crack
They're in a Fannie Crack
Oh Fa Fa Fa .... Fannie Crack !!!

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Just A Guy, Cincy, OH — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Thanks for the leadership, John. We'd never have found this ditch without you.

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

A.Brocco, Albuquerque,NM — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:54:14 GMT

Good for Schumer! He isn't fooled by that old fool. McCain is not any more prepared to "help" resolve the financial crisis than he is to debate Obama tonight. It is all smoke, all deception, all a sign that his campaign is in a downward spiral and gaining momentum fast!

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Ingrid Elena Pavia, Bonners Ferry, Idaho — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:54:49 GMT

While I can appreciate the importance of "being there", there is also a little thing called technology that allows us to communicate from afar--while multi-tasking as Obama has so concisely stated.

There are also experts these mere figureheads can call upon. But when it comes right down to it--no matter what your party--it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that the people within the industry have already filled their pockets and do not need to continue doing so at the country's expense in regards to stability, finances, and rapid demise of what was at one time a reasonable reputation of "One nation under God with good will for all".

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JACOB LIEBMAN,DALLAS,TEXAS — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:55:06 GMT

I THINK THAT THE DEMOCRATS AND OBAMA OUGHT TO STAY AWAY FROM McCAIN OR THE REPUBLICANS. HE'S DOING OUR (THE PEOPLES)WORK. THE PEOPLE WANT McCAIN..

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swallace — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:55:13 GMT

Well Said Senator. This is just another instance where Sen is correct. He has been saying for days that injecting Presidential politics into these negotiations was not helpful. Seriously - in the age of information technology McCain did not need to be in D.C. This was and is, political posturing and it's a disgrace. The American people deserve more.

Let's elect Sen Obama/Biden and get no drama Obama working to get our country on track.

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Charles Keating — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:55:27 GMT

John McCain understands that the economy is going to be fine just like it was 2 weeks ago and again now that he's turned his spotlighted attention to it. Vote for him and maybe he'll invite you to a bar b que...*donation amount tbd.

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Biased — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:55:35 GMT

Note to sen Schumer-
Sen McCain is still a senator and should be there, sorry you want to make this a political hot potato but what else do you know?

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

Timbolt, Newark NJ — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:56:35 GMT

Schumer wants Bush to tell McCain to leave?!? Right. Man up and do it yourself Chuckles. McCain would probably punch you sillier the you already are.

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Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:59:02 GMT

I see this whole thing backfiring on John McCain. In yesterday's meeting at the white house, leaders said that McCain only spoke for 2 minutes and his comments were not substinent at all. He had better show up at the debates or most of America will turn on him. The democrates are not fools and will not allow John McCain to complete this stunt!

Schumer: McCain is 'not helping'

PAMama4Obama — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:59:29 GMT

<<<Meanwhile, per a GOP congressional source, McCain has told House Republicans leaders this morning that it was time to get someone to the negotiating table and work towards a deal.>>>

Because he's incapable of doing this himself--and he caused the talks and the deal to go off track by just showing up. How's that for inspired leadership?

Puh-leeze....

Applause to Sen. Schumer for calling this situation as it is!

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Gerri of PA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:59:45 GMT

From what I heard McCain didn't contribute much to this meeting that he urged Bush to convene. What was the purpose??? I thought he was going to roll up his sleeves and get to work. Doesn't appear that that happened.

McCain is a manipulator and just plain pitiful!!!! Sounds like Bush/Cheyney, doesn't it.

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MickeyD, Tampa FL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:00:03 GMT

This is a charade!! C'mon McCain, "WHERE'S COUNTRY FIRST."

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Jim, Daytona Beach — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:00:29 GMT

Sen Shumer is part of the problem. Imagine the reaction if a Republican called for Sen Obama to leave Washington. Sen Shumer isn't being truthful leading people to believe that everything was going well before McCain showed up. It wasn't and he knows it. Talk about playing politics with the security of the nation. Sen Shumer should be ashamed of himself.

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patti B / Atlantic, VA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:01:21 GMT

McCain is afraid to debate....he will lose votes each time they discuss the economy. He was correct....he does not understand economic issues. We do not need more lousy leadership.

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Country Last & Republicans First — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:01:51 GMT

McCain should stop smirking at the American people and stop playing games and get his butt to Mississippi.

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JC, STL, MO — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:02:44 GMT

McCain needs to keep shakin his magic 8-ball...

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:03:04 GMT

This was exactly my point yesterday. There was nothing to be gained by bringing presidential candidates into these discussions.

If McCain really wanted to put the country first, he wouldn't have tried to overlay his campaign upon these bailout discussions.

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Suz in KS — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:03:23 GMT

"Meanwhile, per a GOP congressional source, McCain has told House Republicans leaders this morning that it was time to get someone to the negotiating table and work towards a deal."

No its WAY PAST TIME! They had someone negotiating on the Republican side and they were on board with a plan. Cantor and Boehner are idiots. This can't be about political hay. It has to be completely bipartisan. Its obvious to everyone but McCain. Zero respect for John McCain from me now after all these completely stupid messes he's made!

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McCain is NO LEADER! — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:03:32 GMT

Nobody likes this bailout but if the economy really does tank b/c nothing is worked out--John McCain owns that. Not that that helps with my dwindling 401K.

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Anne/Ohio — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:03:59 GMT

See Johnny Run, Yes Mr McCain please leave DC before you Bankrupt the entire US

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D Iowan, Marion, IA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:05:44 GMT

McCain is a buffoom - a perfect pairing for the clueless Sarah Palin. Anyone who thinks logically sees this pair for what they are. Country First? Ya, ok, then explain the Palin pick over all the truly qualified Repubs who actually would be ready on Day One.

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Chris, Dallas, Tx — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:05:57 GMT

It'd be sad if the republicans are stalling this to get McCain out of the debate. So McCain has to TELL House Repubs to send someone in to negotiate? Shouldn't they do that on their own?

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San Antonio, Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:06:58 GMT

McCain is insane in the Membrane. Palin is just like Karl Rove and Dick Cheney, except for the lipstick of course.

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Shera, Port Chester, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:07:17 GMT

That's my state sentor!....McCain came out saying that he did not read a 3 page preposal before the dems redid it. Now he is saying he does not want it without looking over and reviewing it. WAKE UP AMERICAN! McCain is not putting country first, he is putting wall street first. This was called a crisis last week, so why try to stop now? why not stop a week ago. I'll tell you why, because the debate will be about the issues, not the smoke and mirrors that McCain is use to. Obama has displayed the kind of leadership and mentality that we as a nation need in our leader right now! Please American, for our future vote for someone who wants what is best for you and not what is best for their party. Please I ask you to vote for Obama, not McCain, not for someone that can afford to put gas in their car and can lost a house and still have six more to live in. This bailout is just McCain trying to stall!

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Jo — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:07:59 GMT

Thank you Schumer! What exactly is McCain doing? a week and a half later he still has no opinion on the matter but we're to believe that he's the hero in all this if all goes well? If it doesn't can we blame him too? Sen. McCain is looking more desperate to me. He saw the polls or maybe saw his veep pick do interviews and was sent into a tailspin!

He does not put country first. He just wants to win any way he can. He needs to let those who know what they're talking about make a decision and he can then read it over and vote on it. Hopefully it's not more than 3 pages long as it takes him days to read that...

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Knute, St. Charles, IL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:08:04 GMT

McCain missed his calling in the military - he should have been a saboteur.

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Ronnie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:09:40 GMT

TRUE. Quit avoiding the debate and man up McCain! It's pretty pathetic, neither him or Obama are going to make THAT much of a difference with the bill anyways. They both can do the debate.

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JAB — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:09:57 GMT

Republicans...all ovr the map, dazed and confused, running from their party...just like their "leader" McCain.

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GA GUY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:10:20 GMT

We have just witnessed the biggest "put up job" and conspiracy in the history of American Presidential Politics...

John McCain has NEVER had any dog in the Bailout Plan Fight...he does not sit on any committee involved in the negotiations...He has never exhibited the type of Financial Leadership that should convince ANYONE that he was sincere in "wanting to bring the parties together"....In fact he arrived in Washington and promptly broke-up what had been a negotiation series that was showing progress and had reached an "agreement in principal" from the real negotiators.

John McCain has now threatened our nation with financial calamity, while holding the debate previously scheduled for tonight "hostage" to the progressive negotiations HE has derailed by bolstering the fringe Republicans in the house, and their paranoid arguments against compromise.

This entire mess reeks of conspiracy and collusion from the White House all the way down to the GOP Rank and File...

ROVIAN POLITICS AT THEIR BEST!! MORE MY WAY OR NO WAY FROM THE GOP!!!

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Bunny Keene — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:33:44 GMT

You people are crazy to listen to the liberals on this issue. The Dems are the ones who got us into this mess! Now they want American taxpayers to bail them out FAST before the Republicans have a chance to make sure the bail-out isn't another ACORN rip-off! No one is telling the Americans that the Republicans are the ones QUESTIONING whether the BAIL-OUT is the only OPTION! The American people have spoken loud and clear. NO BAIL-OUT - at least not without careful consideration of other options.
McCain Palin 2008

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Laura — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:35:11 GMT

It's easy to spin if you havent' even read the three page proposal.

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Harris,Wilmington,NC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:36:34 GMT

This election is pitiful. With the country in such bad shape, who is really going to help us? Just pray for the world, because the HIGHER POWER(JESUS CHRIST) is our only !