Why does Obama feel it's so important for the American people to hear from the candidates?

Sen. John McCain asked Sen. Barack Obama to a series of 10 town hall debates and Obama stated, "anytime, anywhere." Obama obviously reneged on yet another promise. But yet now, he has the "audacity" to criticize McCain because he wants to put the debate on hold? NOW Obama wants to make sure the people "hear from the candidates?" Me thinks that rather ironic!

Anonymous2008-09-25T10:18:57Z

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The real reason McCain want to pospone the first debate is because they've been doing practice debates with Palin and her handlers have told McCain that's she's not very good in this format. Maybe if the moderator only asks true/false and multiple choice questions, she might do OK. So McCain want to postpone the first debate, then he'll say we should reschedule the debate for the time slot that the VP debate was in (thus eliminating the VP debate).

Maureen L2008-09-25T10:00:42Z

I agree. The thing is, the debates are supposed to be on foreign policy. If they were on the economy, I could understand Obama not wanting to postpone them. Clearly, McCain has the advantage on foreign policy issues, and for people to say that McCain is chicken, is ridiculous! McCain is simply thinking of our country's economy and feels that our country, is the number one priority. Wow, imagine that!
A leader that puts the people first!

McCain/Palin 2008!

I am KING Obama!! BOW TO ME2008-09-25T10:01:04Z

to be honest, I would rather SEE what they do than to hear the lies coming from them,

obama 3 days ago gave a speech about what he wanted in that bailout, and then tells his staff he will NOT vote on this bill anyway!

so why wont obama take a stand? we can all get up and preach a bunch of crap that sounds good. how about putting his spew to real work and take a stand and vote so we REALLY know what obama stands for?

he seems to have a serious issues with voting on real issues, his record proves this.
is this how he will run the US? by NOT taking a stand and saying "Hey, call me"?

Anonymous2008-09-25T09:56:13Z

McCain wanted townhalls so that he could have Obama draw the crowds that McCain himself can't draw. The debates themselves are a part of tradition in the race for the white house, of course they should both attend.

Anonymous2008-09-25T09:54:53Z

McCain needs to get his priorities right.As a president u must multi-task.Look, we had a presidential campaign in 1864, when Sherman was marching Atlanta, an election in 1944 during D-Day.....honestly i think this is just another political stunt trying to sway the vote for republicans.AMERICA WAKE UP! Dont fall for this BS AGAIN!Can't u see that they just want to convince u that during this time of crisis they will fix it.NO...no no no.....9 days ago McCain said the economy was in great shape....so what does that tell u?....

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