FWIW... I placed some calls to try to confirm the "big" story rumor.

[Lucky 13]

Posted in General Discussion in response to lonestarnot's posts today... thought GDP would be interested too.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=3968618&mesg_id=3968618

[Youphemism]

1. I think he actually has Alzheimlich's Disease...

When rambling and disjointed thoughts that have little or no basis in reality clog up in your throat, then suddenly get launched halfway across the room as they break loose.

[speedoo]

2. Thanks.

Interesting, to say the least.

[AlCzervik]

3. ok *if* this were to be the story that was going to break then they better have some

solid facts to back it up, if they don't have irrefutable truth it's not going to hurt McCain.

I remain skeptical which is no knock on you.

[Median Democrat]

4. Could Be Your Typical GOP Psy-Op - Spread A Rumor Than Call It A Smear

When asked about it.

[symbolman]

5. What did they give the reporters 600 pages of med docs

and roughly 17 seconds to read each one, with NONE leaving the room, and no photos?

Was a report like that even IN THERE?

I like the sound of this, and pity McCain if it's true.. but MAN, what a MESS that would make!

WHO the hell ran a Man with Alzheimers if this is TRUE?

[Parker CA]

7. Your last point is the biggest concern I have if all of this ends up being true.

Thinking it would be putting, "Country First" by pushing the nomination and campaign of a person with such a medical issue would be reprehensible.

[Blackhatjack]

8. It would mean that Palin is running as the de facto Presidential Candidate...

.... forget the heartbeat possibility. Palin could be called on at any moment.

[cyndensco]

6. Others here have said mccain has some sort of announcement

and will make it on GMA tomorrow. Supposedly, it has something to do with what has been brewing today on DU. How in the world would they be able to spin this one?