- Do you agree with John McCain that the debate should be postponed due to the ongoing problems with the economy?
- If you were allowed to ask questions at the debate, what questions would you want answered?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Debate delayed?
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/25/us/politics/25mccain.html?ex=1379995200&en=a9aa51076406e1e3&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink
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I dont really think that the debate need be delayed. Yes the economy is crumbling but i think that makes the debate more needed.
If I could ask a question it would be what do you plan to do about the economy now?
Danny Candeias(says "hi Mom")
I think Danny is right. It is the economy's fault. They dont have enough money.They should fix it themselves.
Justin Costa Period 2
I agree with Danny, the debate is needed so people can hear the candidates idea's on the topic. If they cancel the debate they might accomplish something at the meeting like an idea on what to do, but action can't be taken on the same day and i feel it's a waste of time. Isn't there another day they can have the meeting?
Raychel V.
I don't think the debate should be delayed because obviously we need the debate because of the economy. If Barrack is ready for the debate then McCain should be too.
Obama is right on this one. Although there is a conflict with the economy the president should be able to deal with multiple conflicts and debates at a time.
Obama is so right.This is the perfect time to do a debate because some people still haven't made up their mind or still could change their mind.The world can't revolve around if McCain has time!!!!!!
Nashalia (I love Obama)
I think that McCain should go on with the debate. He should not change the plans.
-Janice
I think they should of done the debate its a perfect time. People they need to see this debate its important. Some people still don't know who is right and who to vote for. By having a debate they can make up there lovely minds. A debate is needed and there is no time to delay the debate.
I'm sorry Danny, but I strongly disagree with you. This needs to be dealt with right now. The falling economy is hitting some harder than others. Also, it's not that McCain isn't ready, he just wants to help the citizens of our country. Obama says he'll help change the economy when he becomes president, but McCain is trying to change it right now.
~Anonymous (says "bye mom!")
I completley agree with Danny. I don't think that the debate should be postponed either. I think the reason why McCain is postponing it is because he isn't ready for it, so he is making an excise to get out of it. I personally don't think it is going to work, the debate is tomorrow, and i don't think that McCain is going to be able to get out of it in such short of notice. And also if the economy is so bad, why didn't McCain do something about it last friday. He just happened to plan to meet with the president on the same day that they are having a really important debate.
~Rachel K, 8th Grader
I agree with Nashalia, Obama is right. As president, you have to be able to do more then one thing at a time. This debate is VERY important to the election, for people to see what the candidates are all about. As Nashalia said, the world doesn't revolve around McCain's schedule :D
~Jariah (Miley Cyrus) (says gutentag mama :P )
Dannny, I disagree yes it is the economys fault that we are now in a financial crisis but they can't get out of it on their own. McCain is running for president and he has responsibilities as a candidate (like this debate) but he also has responsibilities as a senator and if he feel that he needs to postpone the debate to deal with problems that he as a senator has to deal with then I agree. I don't think he should postpone for very long though because he needs to be in the debate. But if he wants to postpone it for a couple weeks to help out the government I think he should.
Addie
I disagree strongly with McCain. Yes, he should help the economy, but nothing needs to be delayed for it. If you are going to lead the world, you need to learn how to do 2 things at once, John McCain. The debate should go on. Obama is completely right, McCain needs to figure out how to manage his own time, and he can't make the whole USA wait for him to "fix" the economy first.
GOBAMA!
- Isabel (Barack the Vote)
I do not think that McCain should postpone the debate, there is always going to be something else going on, that you want to deal with, but if McCain wants to be President, he needs to understand that this debate is very important. Yes, the economy is a very big problem, but McCain cannot fix this by himself. I think that McCain;s thought of postponing the debate shows that he is not ready to be president.
GO OBAMA!
- macy
I think that this debate needs to happen because both candidates need to talk about this issue. Just because McCain wants to delay the debate doesn't mean that they should because he needs to learn to keep the debates. It is very unprofessional to cancel a debate. OBAMA REPRESENT
Lane D.
I think that the debate shoulden't be delayed because if McCain needs more time to fix the ecconemy good for him but he shoulden't post-pone all the the WHOLE debate.....since the econemy is crumbling maybe he should do something about it some other time because stopping the whole debate is a little bit intense,
Addie
woah i reallyyyyyy dissagree
I think that Mccain won't be able to fix the economy issues in our country. ObAmA hasn't really disscussed all his ideas for our country and Mccain thinks it's an advantage for Obama to asnswer all the questions this week.
VOTE OBAMA
-Emmi (Mccain you have to learn to do two things at once)
I think that the debate should be postponed for at least a week. McCain is just trying to solve the bigger issue. I think that the economy is much more important than the debate. McCain is showing that he will try to fix the problems instead of pushing them aside if he is elected. For everyone that is saying that he's postponing because he's not ready, just think about it. He is completely stopping his campaign to fix this issue, and I resect him for that.
~xoxo, Rosealie :)
300 MILLION PEOPLE CANNOT WAIT FOR 1 PERSON!
I totally agree with Rosalie and Rachel McCain is just trying to fix these other problems before he moves on to himself as a candidate. he has a responsibility to the senate and yes, people can wait a week not a big difference
Addie
I agree with the person above me.
B. Heaslip
i honestly think that the debate should continue as planed instead of being pospond
jeffery
I dont think they should have delayed it both should have been ready and have the debate because some people still dont know who to vote for
~~Megan Otto~~
i agree with danny candias
trevor sirois
I think McCain is doing the right thing on delaying the debate. The United States economy is going into a Recession and someone has to think of a plan to stop it. The economy is more important then the debate because it is going to be a hard presidency for Obama or McCain to fix this problem.
Spencer Grassie
i really don't no if they should.i agree with danny but i just don't no.
j.gracia period 4
I think mcCain was right to delay the debate because what is more importent the debate or the U.S. economy.
RHarrison per2
i think the debate really didn't need to be delayed. it could've been the same time and never changed. i don't think it would really make a difference. if i had to ask a question it would be how do you plan to fix the economy?
-brittney maher
per.2
yes the debate should be postponed because texas needs our help and we should help if we were in trouble we would want their help and what if they didnt then we would look just like taxas now think of that
if i could ask a question it would be what are we doing about the earth and global warming one of these days the artic is going to sink and polar bears can only swim for so long and that is a ong swim from artica to canada
just think about it -Hannah Wilson
i think the debate should not be delayed just because of the economy. also if the candidates have any good ideas to fix this it would help a lot. my question would be "what would you be able to do to fix this."
K Mello
Per.4
i dont think it really needed to be delayed. It is probelly nee to be moved to the top of the list not put to the side.
mreagn
4
I think that the debate was needed to help the economy and also the debate shouldnt have been delayed.
E. Gordon
The debate needs to be delayed!! Mcain and Obama are both senators, we need them in the senate right now more than we need to hear them argue some more. The U.S is going through something that could surpass the great depression in the 1920's.
Justin Costa of period number 2, do realize that you are part of the economy. If that goes under we all go under. I don't know about you but im pretty sure i don't really want to live in a state of resesion or depresion.
ZACH TAVARES!!!
I think that the debate did need to be delayed because if it went on there will be fights.
idk no clue heheheheheheheh
rdm12
The debate didnt need to be delayed. It doesnt really matter though.
hannahv
I don't think the debate should be delayed because obviously we need the debate because of the economy. If Barrack is ready for the debate then McCain should be too.
Kristen H.
I think McCain was right to delay the debate. The economy is doing horribly right now, and it is a big decision he has to make. I think it is right for him to postpone the debate so he can put some serious thought into his decision. Also, it's not like he cancelled the debate, he POSTPONED it, meaning it will happen eventually.
-R Reilly.
I don't agree with John McCain to postpone the debate. He has known about the debate for a while and i think the only reason he wants to postpone it is because he is not prepared for the questions that will be asked. If he wants to deal with the problem with wall street then he can do that also. If he is running for president it shouldn't take all of his energy to focus on the debate. If the economy is bad he could have dealed with that last week.
I would ask what they are planning to do with the economy now?
E Ivker
I think there is no need for the debate to be delayed. it has been long enough. Also you can not control the economy so whenever there is a problem you cant come up with and excuse. Both senator obama and mccain should be ready by now, no matter what.
DJ
My opinion is that the debate should not have been postponed. The reason for the debate is to help the people of America understand the candidates point of views and was needed for the country of America. If a candidate is not ready, it is not necesery to cancel the debate because the people of america need to make up their minds. allie
I think that it was fine that the debate was delayed. Deciding weather or not to tax people for the Wall Street collapse is very important and the debate could be just done at a later date. Making decisions about the economy now is more important. It was slightly inconsiderate to Obama. McCain could of told Obama earlier and then it might have been less of a big deal. As long as the debate isn't delayed for too long it should be fine.
-E. Poirier
I don't think that the Debate should be delayed because it's more important to here from the candidates now what they plan to do for the economy.
MBackman
# Do you agree with John McCain that the debate should be postponed due to the ongoing problems with the economy?
No. I think that especially in times like this, with a failing economy, not to mention 2 wars being fought abroad, the people more than ever need to hear from their leaders, or potential leaders, how they are going to deal with all this bad stuff happening so they know who to vote for, and choose for the next leader; hopefully the next CHANGE in this country.
# If you were allowed to ask questions at the debate, what questions would you want answered?
I would want to know the basics- what is our new president going to do to change the bad stuff going on? What will change about the economy crisis, the wars, global warming ect. And HOW will they change what's going on.
H.Blahut
Also, if i was at there i would ask what their goals for the ecomony were in the future.
-R.REILLY
i don't think a delay in the debate is a necessary. I feel as though McCain is only doing this to make himself look better and to avoid debating Obama. McCain has had other chances to help the economy (he didn’t show up to vote on the extension of the renewable energy tax credit) and now, all of a sudden, he's interested? That seems highly unlikely to me.
My question would be what efforts each would make to slow/reduce the effects of global warming
JNanni
I do not agree with McCain such that the debate is delayed. The future president should be able to handle many important situations at the same time, multitasking. He shouldn't have the right to cancel the debate, since a very large production, and too big to have a last minute delay. McCain doesn't show great leadership skills, and does not seem like he would be a good president. If I was present at the debate I would be sure to ask where each of the candidates stand towards the war in Iraq.
~S.C.
I don't think McCain should delay the debate because attending the debate and making arguments will be better for his campaign than going to the meeting about the economy. He is not the only person involved in the debate so he should also consider Obama. If I could ask a question it would be what effects do you think the bailout plan will have on our economy?
No I see John McCain's delay of the debate as an excuse to gain confidence of the voters who are concerned with the economy. Just as Obama said, a president is supposed to be able to handle more than one issue at once. It is the job of the president to be able to handle all the issues that arise. If McCain can't handle these issues with the economy and a debate, then how the hell would he be able to support an entire country where problems are piled up on his desk on the daily?
I don't think McCain should delay the debate because attending the debate and making arguments will be better for his campaign than going to the meeting about the economy. He is not the only person involved in the debate so he should also consider Obama. If I could ask a question it would be what effects do you think the bailout plan will have on our economy?
K. MacLeod
# Do you agree with John McCain that the debate should be postponed due to the ongoing problems with the economy?
No he shouldn't postpone the debate. McCain is avoiding his duties as a canidate by applying his time to a problem which at the given time isnt his to solve. He thinks he can get the vote of the people who are putting the crash of Asherthe economy as a priority. He should be concentrationg on the debate with obama where he can display his ideas.
# If you were allowed to ask questions at the debate, what questions would you want answered?
I would ask the canidates what their plan for mending the broken economy was. I would also ask what their evacuation pan is for Iraq.
Asher and TOMMY
I don't believe that the debate should be postponed. Our future president should be able to handle more than one issue at once. With the wars, the search for clean energy, he crumbling economy and more, the next president will need to be able to find solutions to our problems quickly and efficiently. If McCain can't prepare for the debate and work on the bailout package at the same time, is he really the best choice for our next president?
If I could ask a question tonight, it would be: So, Mr. McCain, how's that bailout package coming along? Have you figured out a plausible solution yet?
I do not agree with McCain such that the debate is delayed. The future president should be able to handle many important situations at the same time, multitasking. He shouldn't have the right to cancel the debate, since its a very large production, and too big to have a last minute delay. McCain doesn't show great leadership skills, and doges not seem like he would be a responsible president. If I was present at the debate I would be sure to ask where each of the candidates stand towards world hunger.
~SConnaughton
I do not agree with John Mccain because if the debate was postponed, then SNL wouldn't be able to mock the debate...
Mccain only wants to postpone the debate because he needs more time to prepare for the debate. He said that he wanted to have a meeting with the senate because he wanted to work on finding a consensus for a financial bailout package, but there are many people who are skeptical about this statement. For one, the debate would start at 9 p.m on a friday. I doubt that the senate would want to work on coming up with a consensus on a friday. I think that he's trying to postpone the debate because he wants more time to prepare himself for the debate.
If I had a good question to ask MCcain, it would be. "Why would you want to have a meeting with the senate on that specific date and time?"
Maybe it would be better if the debate was postponed. It would give them a chance to think more about the economy and settle that down.
I would ask nothing, you learn more when quite
Esther per 4
I dont know why they would want the debate delayed because we need someone to run our country and set things strait. Mitchell Powers
I dissagree with John McCain.. Sorry Kurt.. I also agree with Danny, and I think that we need to hear what Obama and McCain have to say about the topic. My question would be How would you get the economy back up?
Casey DeLeo, Period 5
Although I believe McCain's reasons are good enough, I don't think a Debate to help becoming president should be delayed because as Obama had stated: "Part of the president’s job is to deal with more than one thing at once."
If I could ask a question at the Debate, I'd ask John McCain what hes trying to do for the economy and what are his thoughts on pulling out of the Iraq War.
Eric Loureiro
Postponing is a dumb idea. Imean we know the economy is epically failing, but we need answers here. i would ask "how would you fix this mess?" as im sure many others already said
-Alec Main (boiwed eggz)
I believe that the debate not need be delayed, but if John wants it delayed than let him and do'nt hold it against him.
- K Pearson
If McCain can't handle the economy and a debate simultaneously... or even try to work it out for that matter... how can anyone expect him to handle the task of being president?
Is he going to delay everything else because it just isn't a good time for him?
I personally don't want either McCain or Obama for president... but I'm going to go with Obama on this one.
k valcorba
period 7
John McCain is just postponing this ceremony because he wants nothing to do with it. We need a leader who can lead us in the right direction. "Its time for a change!"
I don't think the debate should be delayed either because we need the debate because of the economy!
I still think that Obama is not the way to go!
sam bed :)
well its goerge bushs fault for the economy being so terrible and us being in a resesstion soo they need to stop being superman and get this election over with becuz they are just soo immature i personally think that elections are immature by the way people act and its a popularity contest!
~sam silva period 4
I agree with John McCain. I think that we should at least try to bring up the economy as much as we can before someone new is in office. If I would ask a question it would be that if you got elected president what would you do to help our economy.
~Brooke Renaud
Period 5
They should not delay the debate because we need to hear how they are going to fix the country. My question to ask would be what are you going to do to help the economy.
Nick Q.
I do not think think the debateshould be delayed becuase we need to hear who will fix the econmy and become are next president.
RJ
I think they didnt need to postpone the debate. The peole need to hear what they have to say . They need to speak up and tell us what they will do for the economy. Its is already crumbling
Samantha Brien
I don't think the debate "should" have been delayed for any reason..The economy is crumbling a 700bil bailout may or may not help....
My question would be who would pay the 700bil?
Luke Martin
sorry to be #70 lmfao
kay well i think we deffinately need a president that can multi-task..canceling things cause u r 2 stressed out is silly. canceling the debate would have been stupid. not that i really care..again
one question:
mccain>>do you seriously plan on running away from one problem untill another is over? problems can take years to fix! multitasking people!!
CANADA IS A SMART CHOICE!!
--Bacon
I also think that Danny is right. It is the economy's fault.
I agree with Sam, they didn't need to postpone it. It's important to hear what people have to say.
The debate should be decided by both sides of the presidential election. If one of the canidates wants it to be delayed, then both sides should make a compromise that makes both sides happy.
-Connor Perry-
There would be no reason to delay the debate. When your a president you have to deal with more then one issue at a time.
Brittney f :)
brittany has the right idea
drew trosky
I dont think that it was necessary for the debate to be delayed.
Honestly I think that there's more to why McCain wanted the debate delayed then just the economies problems...
He probably was unprepared and figured using an excuse like "our economy needs help", as true as it is, would be a good way to buy some time.
-Lexsey :)
I think the debate should not have been delayed. Because the economic failures are well known, people need answers on what they would do to help our economy get ou of this rut. So this is my question, "What are you going to do to help our economy get back on track?"
--chelsea thiboutot
Period 5
I agree with dan candeias. Since the economy is pretty much crumbling, the debate is just that much more needed, and it being delayed is just making things worse.
-jill rocha
i dont think the debate should be delayed,its more needed seeing how the economy is falling apart.
Mas0n Hink
I see no need for the debate to be delayed. Obama said its part of the presidents job to deal with more than one thing at a time. Which is true. The debate is needed as soon as possible to discuss the economy.
Haley C.
I agree with Lexsey. McCain probably did want the debate delayed because he was umprepared so he made an excuse to have some time.
Sam Sousa
I think that they should have had the debate any ways because the economy crumbling is a good topic to talk about. Even though they might lie about there answers it is still a good thing to hear about how they would deal with it.
Nolan Moitozo :)
I agree with Danny with the economy crumbling the debate should help try to fix the economy.
CSoito
I agree with Candeias
that last one was mine
D Laine per. 3
I dont think that the debate should be postponed because like danny said the economy is crumbling and we need to get this problem solved , so for anything we need to have the debate as soon as we can. If i could have the chance to ask a question it would probably be what do you plan on doing to help the economy out. ? Also i would ask why McCain really wants to change the date of the debate. ?
- chelsea melo =]
i dont think this should be delayed because we need the debate more are economy is falling apart
ethan f
i dont think this should be delayed because we need the debate more are economy is falling apart
ethan f
I don't think that the problems in the economy called for Sen. McCain to postpone the debate. It was the major topic of the debate so they could propose their solutions. I would want them to tell us that if there was a depression/recession what is their plans? Would they be gradual or rapid changes?
---Chris Sanson
-Alec Main"Imean we know the economy is epically failing,"
Yes, Alec it is epically failing and I agree that the debate would've helped the issue slightly.
i agree with bacon.
Wow...why do people take things so seriously? I mean, the guy just had something else he had to do so why should he have to feel bad about it???
Monique L. Period 3
i agree with danny the debate is needed so i dont think that it shouldve been delayed because if 1 is ready the other person should be to
k travers
i agree with megan because they should have been ready for the debate and thats all there fault that they werent.
J.BURNSY! (:
Zach Tavares again made an excellent comment, we need McCain and Obama in the senate, not arguing right now. We're going through a crisis right now, and we need to make sure this crisis is solved before we focus on more arguing...
--Mike Salhany--->Period 2
I don't think the debate should be delayed it is needed for our economy so we can make more shanges to save it
Carissa Quaglia:)
we really need the debate, for the economy, Novocain really should be ready all the time for anything.
I don't think that the debate should be delayed just because we don't have enough money,that has nothing to do with the debate.
Rachael b.
No i dont think the debate needs to be delayed. The economy needs to get there act together and fix's things
C.Sanderson=)
I think John McCain is right about the economy
Pinto
i agree with Danny and Justin Costa
trevor sirois
I agree with Dan Candeias
Sam Thornley
I also like numerous people agree with Danny. I think its the economy's fault. My question would be what to do with the economy forget the past what about the future.
I do not think the debate should be delayed. Yes, we need to help the falling economy but we also need the debate to see where McCain and Obama stand on what they think is best.
Katie Theiss
ohh and i agree with
< b > BACON!
KTheiss
In no way do i think the debate should be delayed because the economy is crumbling, we all know this by now, and most of us are in panic mode. If anything we need reasurence in our two president canidates, we want to hear their ideas and feel as if they can help the economy and America, right now America needs a president that can take us out of this and get us back on track so things don't get any worse. If things keep going in the direction they are heading in, I think we are going to be in alot of trouble and many many people are going to be in just as much trouble. I think America is better than this and with the right leader we will be able to recover.
Alycia Ennis []_[]'
i agree with danny the debate should be delayed.
jgracia period 4
i think ray harrison was wrong i dont think we should have to wait for the guy to be honest might die and that means that palin will be president and i dont think that she is ready. if the debate needs to be moved then i think mccain should give a really good reason and a good debate.
ryan martin
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