According to CNBCs "Breaking News" ticker, the McCain campaign is suggesting that this Friday's debate be postponed so that the candidates can focus on the bailout proposal. If true, this posturing smacks of the same posturing regarding the Hurricane Gustav focus during the Republican convention.
The news is also on the MSNBC site now.
AP has the story:
McCain seeks to delay debate to focus on economy
NEW YORK (AP) - Republican John McCain says he's directing his staff to work with Barack Obama's campaign and the debate commission to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.
In a statement, McCain says he will stop campaigning after addressing former President Bill Clinton's Global Initiative session on Thursday and return to Washington to focus on the nation's financial problems.