Is or isn't McCain going to pull Palin out of her debate, ostensibly due to Gwen Ifell?

[Bicoastal]

Remember, this is the guy who "suspended" his campaign as a gimmick--even though his numbers soon followed suit.

[Schulzz]

1. I'm on the fence. It is suicide, but McStunt is crazy enough.

Really don't know :shrug:

[adamuu]

8. LOL well said. Suicide is not a deterrent for him. n/t

[terrya]

2. I don't see how he could. It would be a disaster if she didn't show up.

Doing that would prove that she's "not ready for prime time", so to speak. We know, of course, that she isn't, but I guess we have to go through this ridiculous charade.

[Arkansas Granny]

3. After threatening not to participate in the Presidential Debate last week

another delay or refusal would likely be the end of his campaign.

[Mojambo]

4. That would end his campaign.

So yeah, I hope he does.

[anneboleyn]

5. I don't think the story will gain enough momentum by tomorrow because of the bailout

for them to use this as a reason.

[KansDem]

6. Maybe he'll pull in Romney or some other GOPer but still keep Palin...

He'll call them "Co-Vice Presidents."

After all, he is a "Maverick..."

[yellowcanine]

7. Has any of this Gwen Ifill stuff come from the McCain camp or is it all the freeper gallery?

I know Bill Bennett was flacking it this morning but - well, it IS Bill "You be virtuous so I don't have to be" Bennett after all.

[lurky]

9. Yes, it would be absolute campaign suicide to do so at this point.

And somebody seems to have pushed the self-destruct button on this guy. :)

He just keeps kicking himself while he's down.

[Buck Rabbit]

10. I wanted to vote: "I sure hope so"

It would be terrific if the debate were canceled as she is in a can't lose situation.

If she comes off as an idiot, she hasn't lost anything as that is the current perception of her from her 2 interviews anyway. If she does well it is a plus for her.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

11. Either way is just fine. It's lose-lose-lose-lose for them noodniks.