"McCain's campaign said he believed enough progress had been made for him to participate."

[Stevendsmith]

WTF?!!!!

The situation worsened during his campaign "suspension"!

How fucking stupid do these people think we are?

[BattyDem]

1. They're just making it up as they go along.

Seriously. They have no campaign strategy at all.

[gateley]

2. I would like him to be asked, point blank, what progress exactly are you

referring to, Senator? What happened between your arrival and your departure that makes you feel there has been progress?

[Willo]

3. They completed the ad

McCain campaign web ad released this morning declaring "McCain Wins Debate!" -- put out even before the candidate had announced he was planning to debate.
http://www.wegoted.com/


McCain Wins Debate

Although the fate of tonight's presidential debate in Mississippi remains very much up in the air, John McCain has apparently already won it -- if you believe an Internet ad an astute reader spotted next to this piece in the online edition of the Wall Street Journal this morning.

"McCain Wins Debate!" declares the ad which features a headshot of a smiling McCain with an American flag background. Another ad spotted by our eagle-eyed observer featured a quote from McCain campaign manager Rick Davis declaring: "McCain won the debate-- hands down."

Here's the screenshot.

By Chris Cillizza | September 26, 2008; 10:40 AM ET
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2008/09/mccain_wins_debate.html

[lib2DaBone]

4. They are so blatant its comical... but it makes me pissed off!