“Why? Did McCain ever say he wasn’t going to debate?
I think he can go, spend 90 minutes at the debate and get back to DC.”
Because there are hours and hours of daily preparation involved, especially the week before the debate. It isn’t just a “fly in do the debate and leave” kind of thing if you’re trying to win the presidency in a tight race.
Yes, I’m sure McCain has practiced. Foreign Policy debate isn’t exactly something McCain needs to worry about.