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All Is Forgiven; McCain Returning to Letterman
AP ^ | October 12, 2008 | AP

Posted on 10/12/2008 8:36:40 AM PDT by John W

NEW YORK (AP) — David Letterman and Sen. John McCain will get a chance to make up.

The Republican presidential candidate is scheduled to appear on Letterman's "Late Show" on Thursday.

It will be McCain's 13th visit to the CBS program but his first since he angered Letterman by canceling last month.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cbs; hollywood; letterman; mccain
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1 posted on 10/12/2008 8:36:40 AM PDT by John W
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To: John W

Fight, fight, fight!


2 posted on 10/12/2008 8:39:12 AM PDT by jwalsh07 (MSM Lied, Journalism Died. RIP 2008)
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To: John W
Is this in between Nancy Pelosi and Tina Fey? I saw the two of them billed to be on some time this week in an ad last night.

Is it me, am I the only one who doesn't see the point in McCain genuflecting to this guy? I really don't care for the idea that Gov. Palin is to make an appearance on SNL, it's not as though they aren't all going to turn around and insult/mock these two after they've left the stage and who seriously believes their viewers are not already in the tank for 0bama. What does it cost if they maintain their dignity and reject the invite, or is that more of a negative than they already have with this bunch?

3 posted on 10/12/2008 8:42:51 AM PDT by MozarkDawg
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To: John W

I don’t usually watch Letterman but the best one I saw was with Dr Phil. He rather relentlessly hammered Dave on how he would explain to “that little baby” why he wasn’t married to his mother. Maybe McCain can get a few off.


4 posted on 10/12/2008 8:44:18 AM PDT by Misschuck
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To: jwalsh07

Of course McCain couldn’t go on with Rush or Savage or Levin...but a good conservative like Letterman will always be a McCain favorite. And you wonder why the guy stood up and said he’s mad! MAybe McCain will endorse Obama again...you can’t tell!


5 posted on 10/12/2008 8:45:50 AM PDT by Oldpuppymax (AGENDA OF THE LEFT EXPOSED)
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To: MozarkDawg; jwalsh07
I respectfully disagree and I think McCain (going on Letterman show) and Palin (SNL, if ultra-left will not manage to prevent it) are doing a good thing. Namely, when you fight, you better attack.
6 posted on 10/12/2008 8:50:27 AM PDT by alecqss
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To: MozarkDawg

i agree. What do we care about David Letterman at this point???

Is McCain insane?????

He has got bigger issues than this.


7 posted on 10/12/2008 8:59:09 AM PDT by TurtleStink
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To: alecqss
Namely, when you fight, you better attack.

Just what kind of "attack" do you contend is going to be waged, by McCain letting Letterman portray him as a doddering fool, then at the end he pretends a gracious thank you? What do you expect SNL to do with Palin, extemporaneous jokes, shots at 0bama re: Ayres, Wright, etal? I'm lost with this, have you never seen Republican pols on these shows, the hated by the left pols??

8 posted on 10/12/2008 8:59:43 AM PDT by MozarkDawg
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To: MozarkDawg
If it happens - then they simply lost the fight. However, if McCain holds well and Palin (latter I'm convinced of), too, they will greatly improve their prospects come November.

If you don't engage your opponent on his territory, you only enforce the perception of being a loser.

9 posted on 10/12/2008 9:06:01 AM PDT by alecqss
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To: John W

I don’t know why McCain even gives letterman the time of day. Not gonna watch.


10 posted on 10/12/2008 9:11:22 AM PDT by sweet_diane ( ~Musical Theater/Mathlete Mom for McCain/Palin~ (no hockey or soccer here!))
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To: jwalsh07

I hope he blows the show off again, then we can watch Letterman rant again.


11 posted on 10/12/2008 9:11:54 AM PDT by Sparky1776
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To: Misschuck
Maybe McCain can get a few off.

Right. McCain got off a good one at a ralley last Friday. A supporter got up and expressed his anger that we weren't fighting hard enough to keep the socialists out of our goverment. McCain's response to him:

(paraphrased) I know Obama. He is a decent person and would make a fine president. We have nothing to worry about with Obama as president.

Followed by booing of McCain. He has deserted his 'base'.

12 posted on 10/12/2008 9:15:09 AM PDT by ColdWater
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To: TurtleStink
Is McCain insane?????

I am beginning to think so.

13 posted on 10/12/2008 9:16:44 AM PDT by ColdWater
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To: ColdWater

I think he is trying to not be extreme...he didn’t say that Obama will be a fine president!


14 posted on 10/12/2008 9:16:44 AM PDT by fabian
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I think he is trying to not be extreme...he didn’t say that Obama will be a fine president!

I didn't say "will", I said he said "would make a fine president." McCain was in a surrender mode and trying to hide from the arrows flung at him by his supporters. When you get booed at your own rally, it is over.

15 posted on 10/12/2008 9:20:17 AM PDT by ColdWater
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To: ColdWater

Insane is one word for it, the puppet masters knew he was perfect foil for slippin’ in Alfred E Neuman socialist Barry Boy.


16 posted on 10/12/2008 9:33:35 AM PDT by norraad ("What light!">Blues Brothers)
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To: alecqss
... they will greatly improve their prospects come November.

I'll try again -- with whom?? Who do you think watches these programs and what could Sen. McCain or Gov. Palin do in the brief amount of time they will be provided to radically alter their belief-system and get them to vote GOP in November? Just what kind of engagement do you foresee here? I'll grant you the *loser perception* but in all honesty, they have that already with those who tune in regularly.

17 posted on 10/12/2008 9:37:31 AM PDT by MozarkDawg
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To: MozarkDawg
Majority of population consumes network news, newspapers captions on Page 1 and the late-night shows. Nothing else. Most of them are not radicals or zombies. It's just they do not have much time to go and find better sources.

All those outlets present an edited and unflattering view of McCain/Palin (senile hoot and wacky cheerleader). Unedited event has a lot of potential to damage this leftist narrative re Rep ticket. People will see for themselves.

18 posted on 10/12/2008 9:42:49 AM PDT by alecqss
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To: jwalsh07
Tell McCain not to BAIL OUT!!! But fight on....
19 posted on 10/12/2008 9:44:41 AM PDT by Colonial Warrior (Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.)
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To: John W

McCain is stupid. He won’t win votes there.


20 posted on 10/12/2008 9:45:14 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Vote McWhatshisname and PALIN)
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