Dear Senator McCain

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Dear Senator McCain:

Let me begin by saying that I have the utmost respect and gratitude for the service you have given, and continue to give, to this country.  And while I agree with you that suspending the campaign and going back to Washington to help hammer out a solution to the economic mess in which this great country finds itself, I fear that it might have enormous costs, not only to your political career, but to the nation, as well.

I applaud you for your stance in voting for the troop surge saying, "I'd rather lose an election than lose a war."  That was a courageous and admirable stand, but a similar position on suspending your campaign at this time is a completely different kettle of fish.  At this particular point, in this particular campaign cycle, this country can't afford the luxury of a candidate who is willing to lose this election, even if it's to do what he thinks is right.  This country, Senator McCain, cannot afford for you to lose this election.  The ascention of Barack Obama to the Presidency will, and I am not being dramatic here, destroy this country that you and I hold so dear.

Please reconsider and attend the debate on Friday night.  For as sure as the sun rises in the east, the majority party in congress will never allow the economic situation to be resolved if that resolution means that you will be able to face Barack Obama in Mississippi Friday evening.  These people have proven that, unlike yourself, they have the interests of themselves, their party, and their political agenda at heart, not the best interests of this country or her citizens.  I fear that you may have played into their hands by suggesting that you will not attend Friday's debate if the economic bills before congress are not resolved by that time.  If you are unwilling to pull yourself away from the work in Washington, I strongly urge you to send Governor Palin to Mississippi to face the junior Senator from Illinois in Friday night's debate.  Afterall, the dems charge that she will be the one occupying the White House before the end of your first term, anyway, not to mention that I have every confidence that she will be able to leave Mr. Obama a bruised, bloody mess in the aftermath of such a debate.

Again, Senator McCain, I beg of you.  This country cannot afford a Barack Obama Presidency.  Not only is losing not an option in this election, it would mark the beginning of the end of this great country, as we know it.

[tombogan03884]

The conference on the bail out has fallen apart because the DEMS refuse to help fix what they fu**ed up in the first place.  I would think McCain knows the score by now.

[CurrieS103]

He may have been smart to go to DC and pick up the latest on what the Dems are saying.  The Economy is a national security issue and could be tired into foreign policy since the Libs seem to be pushing for one-world-government.

[MikeBjerum]

These men are the front runners in the Presidential election. They may not be on the committee, but they have a vested interest in this deal, because one of them will be dealing with it. They need to be in Washington D.C. acting as liasons between the different groups trying to craft this plan, and available to President Bush at anytime.

My personal oppinion on these men: It is no secret that I lean more one way than the other, but it is based on their beliefs and not their party affiliation (except that I also have some major issues with the Democratic position statement as well); However, what is happening with this debate is showing that one man is more concerned about the future of this Country, and the other is more concerned with his position in the future of this Country.

[Ckott]

What was his reply?

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[ericire12]

McCain gained 3 points in the polls because of his move.