McCain Suspends Campaign

McCain yesterday suspended his campaign, supposedly canceling TV ads, and asking for a rescheduling of the debate on Friday, in order to go to Washington and get his hands in on the bailout bill action. He called for Obama to do the same, and Obama replied that he would do anything asked of him to help push a bill, but he did not see a reason to suspend his campaign. Regarding the possible cancellation of the debate, Obama said that at times like this it is even MORE important to listen to the candidates.

Later in the day yesterday, Bush invited both of the candidates to come to Washington to speak with him. It looked like a political move to reinforce McCain's decision, but as I type this Obama, McCain, Bush, and congressmen are meeting and drafting a new bailout bill.

Last night McCain was supposed to appear on the Late Show, but he called and canceled at the last minute, saying it was urgent that he fly to Washington immediately. David Letterman, while still taping his show (without McCain), soon found out that McCain was not flying to Washington, but at that moment was preparing for an appearance on CBS. Here is the humorous antics from last night's Late Show.