[Lexinom]

He could take the entire 90 minutes for himself. He can open thus: "John McCain apparently didn't think this debate was important enough for him to show up." What happens then in voters' minds (many of whom own stocks and 401ks): The most frightening economic crisis since 1929 was not important enough for Obama to show up to help solve.

The tired old line of "the George Bush economy" will eventually wear thin. At some point, even the below-average intelligence voter will want to look under the hood.

What will they find?

[RetSignman]

[He could take the entire 90 minutes for himself]

Please, please Lord let that happen. Mac will be in Washington WORKING on one of the most important emergencies this country has seen and Bammie will be in Tenn. debating a empty podium.