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13.10.2008
That'll Put the 'Erratic' Meme to Rest

Over the weekend, the McCain campaign signaled that it would unveil a series of new economic proposals to deal with the financial crisis, and trotted surrogate Lindsey Graham out to preview the "very comprehensive approach to jump-start the economy."

But sometime late yesterday, they evidently changed their minds, telling the Times, "the Republican presidential nominee would not have any more proposals this week unless developments call for some," and basically pretending they had no idea what Graham was talking about.

Now, less than 24 hours later, Marc Ambinder reports that the campaign plans to address the economy tomorrow and will, contrary to the latest reports (but in keeping with the ones immediately preceding them), be unveiling new proposals.

Be sure to check back though. Plenty of time for them to change their minds again before dinner.

--Christopher Orr

Posted: Monday, October 13, 2008 4:38 PM with 6 comment(s)

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adaglas said:

"My friends, these are economic times that deeply affect every one of us, and demand innovative new ideas.  That is why I've decided not to unveil any new economic policies at this time.  You see, what we need right now is a steady hand on the till, not one that's going to be shaking all willy-nilly with crazy new ideas every other day.  In that spirit, my friends, I'd like to talk to you all about my bold new economic agenda, which will shake things up in our economy, maverick-style.  I know that you're all seeking something fresh, my friends, seeking real change.  That is why I've decided to change my economic platform by restoring it to exactly what it was before, which is to say, something completely new that no one has ever seen before.  That's the kind of unpredictable consistency you can expect from John McCain, my friends.  Country first!"

October 13, 2008 5:01 PM

williamyard said:

New McCain bus moniker: "Straitjacket Express."

October 13, 2008 5:06 PM

Wasatcher said:

Update: Over lunch the McCain campaign decided to call for an Invasion of Switzerland since it is the epicenter of world greed and they had conclusive intelligence of a connection between Swiss bankers and the world financial crisis. Palin lashed out in her stump speeches against Obama who has been seen "wearing a Swiss watch" and "brandishing a bright red multi-bladed weapon of the Swiss military, which defends the international greed conspiracy." It could have led to an international incident, but after a conference call at 4:00 pm EDT, the McCain camp decided to rescue the world economy by introducing a worldwide bake sale to raise capital to buy toxic assets and sell them on eBay.

October 13, 2008 5:17 PM

kevincollins said:

Remember all that hoopla by the GOP complaining about "angry" Democrats a while back? Well, here's something from Yahoo News:

-- "There's anger about the insider dealing of lobbyists. Anger about the greed on Wall Street. Anger about the arrogance of the Washington elite," she said. --

And that "she" is not Democrat Hilary Clinton but GOP Sarah Palin. Nice to know she keeps racking up numerous double standards.

October 13, 2008 5:31 PM

observer.com said:

The stock market had a good day. John McCain had a confused day , according to Marc Ambinder. Chris Orr

October 14, 2008 12:39 AM

Lyn39 said:

Oh they should stick with trotting Graham out, for certain.  He can inform us once again that the current economic meltdown is acutally a mental recession.  And then, for good measure, he can call us all a bunch of crybabies.  That's the kind of straight talk I so desperately crave.

October 14, 2008 12:51 AM