John McCain: Putting America First

This afternoon John McCain put America ahead of his presidential race, in order to work for the American people, while Obama truculently said, 'No.' Sounds like someone has their priorities mixed up. Perhaps Obama was angry that Harry Reid asked for his opponent instead of the Obama Change-O-Matic. Don't worry, Obama will have three new positions on this in the next two days, guaranteed.

"Senator John McCain announced that he is suspending his campaign to return to Washington, D.C., to participate in congressional negotiations on the proposed $700 billion economic rescue plan. He called Senator Obama to inform him of this decision, and he is asking Obama to suspend his campaign and return to Washington.

Senator McCain is also asking President Bush to convene a meeting with the congressional leadership, and he has pledged to remain in Washington until a deal is reached. As a result, the first presidential debate, scheduled for Friday night, may be postponed.

As he did by supporting the surge in Iraq, Senator McCain is putting his country first and his political ambitions second. I think that speaks volumes about John McCain’s character.

It was widely reported in Capitol Hill media today that Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid had declared that there would be no deal without Senator McCain’s support. That speaks volumes about John McCain’s influence. When Harry Reid needs to get something done in a bi-partisan manner for the good of the country, to whom does he turn?"

Gary Bauer
Campaign for Working Families