Compare And Contrast: Obama Calls For Calm; McCain Attacks And Blames Obama

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Compare And Contrast: Obama Calls For Calm; McCain Attacks And Blames Obama
By Greg Sargent - September 29, 2008, 4:06PM


Now that the bailout has failed in the House, it's worth contrasting the immediate responses from the campaigns.

In Colorado today, Obama called for calm and predicted ultimate success. Here's what he said (before MSNBC cut away)...

"It's important for the American public and the markets to stay calm, because things are never smooth in Congress, and to understand that it will get better...We are going to make sure that an emergency package is put together, because it is required for us to stabilize the markets...

"So I'm confident that we are going to get there, but it's going to be a little rocky. It's sort of like flying into Denver -- you know you're going to land, it's not always fun going over those mountains."

By contrast, the McCain campaign statement hailed McCain's own Herculean efforts on behalf of the bailout and attacked Obama for his failure to rise to McCain's heights of heroism and self-sacrifice:

"From the minute John McCain suspended his campaign and arrived in Washington to address this crisis, he was attacked by the Democratic leadership: Senators Obama and Reid, Speaker Pelosi and others. Their partisan attacks were an effort to gain political advantage during a national economic crisis. By doing so, they put at risk the homes, livelihoods and savings of millions of American families.

"Barack Obama failed to lead, phoned it in, attacked John McCain, and refused to even say if he supported the final bill.

"Just before the vote, when the outcome was still in doubt, Speaker Pelosi gave a strongly worded partisan speech and poisoned the outcome.

"This bill failed because Barack Obama and the Democrats put politics ahead of country."

The anger and frustration coming out of the McCain campaign over the massive failure of the suspension stunt is very palpable today, and has a real whiff of tantrum about it. Really, it's so reassuring to see the McCain campaign's typical high-mindedness and keen sense of priorities on display at such a critical moment of national need.

[Supersedeas]

1. sounds like a perfect assignment for one of those high priced Beltway pundits

oops, sorry Kelly O'Donnell has to earn her seat on the Free Ride Express...could be one of those Post-election exposes that the Media takes up after the election is stolen.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. McCain makes me sick.

I used to have some respect for him, but no more.

He is a worthless old fool.

[babylonsister]

8. I haven't for years and years. And now he's entirely earning what

little he's getting. Before it's over, I'll bet he wishes he'd never run.

[blue-kite]

3. Presidential...

Barack needs to ride out this storm, which I'm sure he will do.
He needs to remain presidential at all costs, which I'm sure he will do, because to me, he is.
Cheers

BK

[calmblueocean]

4. It's fun watching McCain continue to tank himself, as Obama increases his stature

I don't think McCain even understands what he's doing wrong. If he keeps it up, we're going to have a real blowout this year. That would be a nice present to get.

[babylonsister]

5. I'm so hoping for one, calmblueocean! nt

[Left Is Write]

6. "This bill failed because Barack Obama and the Democrats put politics ahead of country."

What a bunch of bullshit.

Did he happen to address WHY a bailout plan is needed in the first place?

[Debi]

7. Wonder how people who want CHANGE in Washington will see today's vote and the candidate's responses?

Go Obama/Biden!