McCain wants MORE debates...Game on.

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Wednesday June 04, 2008 · 8:37 AM PDT

2008/06/04 · 08:37

After watching John McCain blather on last night with that lime-green jello backdrop, it was obvious to see the stark contrasts that will be on display this summer during the scheduled debates. During his speech in New Orleans, I had to wipe the sleep out of my eyes and take some Dramamine to quell the queesiness of watching his head turn back and forth as he played teleprompter ping pong.

I thought to myself, "wow...Barrack will own McCain this debate season." Well, this morning, that "season" may become a bit longer.

Jonathan Martin at Politico is reporting that McCain wants to "challenge Obama to additional debates" in addition to the 3 that are scheduled.

Martin reports:

John McCain will use the first day of the general election to propose additional debates or joint forums beyond the three sanctioned for this fall, according to a McCain source.

Ironically, this strategy was first proposed by Mark McKinnon. Does that name ring a bell?

McCain adviser Mark McKinnon floated the prospect last month of the two candidates campaigning in the same states together and holding joint forums without a moderator. Obama said at the time that he would be open to such a prospect.

Perhaps Mr. McKinnon gave Barrack a parting gift on the way out the door...getting McCain to think more debates is a "good" thing.

Game on!

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How many debates should there be?

The 3 scheduled.

4-6.

Infinity and beyond,

Until McCain's yellow teeth turn the color of that lime-green backdrop.

103 votes Vote Now!
How many debates should there be?

The 3 scheduled.

17 votes

4-6.

8%

8 votes

Infinity and beyond,

38 votes

Until McCain's yellow teeth turn the color of that lime-green backdrop.

40 votes

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