This is a stunt by McCain and the GOP. But it's one that could work.
Obama needs to beat him at his own game. The only way to do that is to do both work on this bill and the debate.
We already see the narrative forming around this stunt.
"Obama care more about winning than solving this crisis"
This is the one that's going now.
That John is showing he's "willing to lose the election to save the country"
We cannot,CANNOT let that be the meme.
Let me tell you what else we are looking at.
The GOP are holding out on this. They know it must be done and no one wants to spend this kind of money. They will do it but right now they are pretending to be against it.
In comes the Maverick and he shows real leadership by convincing them to get on board. Instant hero. He has saved the day.
Stunts work.
So if I were advising Obama I'd go to Washington,I'd work right alongside John. Matter of fact I'd shadow him everywhere he went.
John isn't on these committees nor is he a member of the house.
So Obama should be able to stay right with him and he can convince the GOP to get on board too.
Then Friday he can go to the debate. Show that he can do both.
Only take the necessary time to get there and back and go right back to work on this.
He can't let John wrongfoot him on this. Don't suspend the campaign.
But don't let him get one up on you either.