McCain Speaks to Couric not America

McCain’s “Suspension” of his campaign is an obvious attempt to put off accountability for the most dire economic crisis since the 1930’s – and take stock in his increasing vulnerability.  Though he did have time  to squeeze in an interview with Katie Couric last night, the Rove machine clearly sees no upside in letting The Maverick get in front of the country for a debate with that celebrity-drenched, elitist Barack Obama right now. He would have to explain his recent claims that the economy is sound, or his 90+% support of Bush’s economic policies, or his cheerleading a $500 billion war that has bankrupt the country’s financial and moral confidence. Those straight talkers need time to put lipstick on why their Republican Party has lost its moorings. If John were to speak now, Carl and co. might even have to choreograph a new dance past the failed intelligence-wire tapping-Abu Ghraib-Guatanamo-Attourney General gate-economic meltdown that have been the centerpieces of the Bush/Cheney/Republican legacy.

McCain’s campaign wants to manage the facts. Whether it’s puppeting Palin around for controlled “Sarah meets the world leaders” appearances while shielding her from the scrutiny of the nation and the press, or simply calling a “T.O.” on his campaign so they can regroup and figure out how to spin the next round and avert a polling disaster.

McCain claims he needs to go to Washington to help resolve the crisis. The nation has been waiting for two years for the Democratic and Republican nominees to stand face to face and answer questions about how they will lead.  This is the time for accountability, for true leadership. Now more than ever both parties owe us this.

While jobless claims rise, new home sales plummet, and the fed wants to borrow $700 billion to $1.3 trillion from the citizens of the united states, McCain chooses to speak to Katie Couric instead of us.

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