McCain to Letterman: 'I screwed up'

I can't believe Letterman even let McCain come back on his show again!

McCain lied to Letterman and Letterman should have told McCain to go pound sand when he begged to come back on again...

Mccain is only now reaping what he sowed, this man and his running mate are so far out of touch with reality that it is amazing.

Lord help the USA and the world should we have the misfortune to have this sad and sickly combination running the political system of the USA.

Too little, too late. Pure and simple.

II am not so sure what the lie is since I don't watch Letterman or read National Enquirer, but I think David Letterman was a gracious man to have John McCain return to the show. Most of these post are so negative and I think people really need to think how they respond.

I just watched a serier of reports from people of various political pursuations who watched last nights debate with some media group or another and then told of their reactions. I never tire of watching with wonder as people make an emotional irrational choice and then attempt to construct a rationalization in an attempt to make the decision appear to have some defendable merit.

My question is, when will these people tire of the daily check to see how the moron that the selected screwed up today?

what's the big deal? he blew off a late night show when there were bigger fish to fry. give the guy, and the gal, a break!

Thanks! I was looking forward to watching Letterman do a number on the jerk but now I can get some extra sleep and not waste my time on Lettermans "kissup"

Unlike their Biblical predecessors Cain and Abel, the current Repulican candidates are McCain and Unable.

Jill Zuckman wrote: "...referring to the press that has picked apart the Holland, Ohio man's life."

Zuckman can't even write a tidbit without editorializing in favor of McCain's campaign. Jill, don't you think it's a little newsworthy that Joe the Plumber, who was mentioned about 25 times in the debate, is related to the Keating clan (by marriage)? Maybe a little fact-check by McCain would have been advisable before he made Joe the new centerpiece of his campaign. Don't blame the press.

http://mediamatters.org/issues_topics/tags/jill_zuckman

Jill, when did McCain become "notoriously punctual"? He outright skipped the last Letterman appearance. There's nothing on Google indicating McCain is notoriously punctual, although George W. Bush has been described that way.

Sounds like they switched scripts with last night's debate.

I guess I'll have to see it but I CAN'T BELIEVE SOMEONE LIKE LETTERMAN LET HIM BACK ON HIS SHOW!!! WHAT DOES HE OWE HIM??? It's a good thing I'll only see this after the fact. I don't want to put a hole in my TV! Was here a poll involved with Mc Cain's decision?

For all you Liberals who are feeling pretty cocky because the liberal media has held Obama's hand throughout this election...just remember ...the Cubs were suppose to win the world series this year too!!!

Mr. Spending Freeze got a helicopter to fly him to the Letterman show? That is exactly the kind of largesse of which McCain constantly accuses Obama. Did McCain give his idiotic ramble about an "overhead projector" on the Letterman show, too?

McCain apologized to Letterman, now he can apologize to everyone else he has lied to. He'd better start now if he has a chance of making a dent in the amount before he dies of old age.

Who cares about Letterman, he is a has been. Lord help the United States and the world if we give a man with no experience - who typically will say whatever it takes to get elected and hasn't done anything for my home state, Illinois. Sorry folks Obama doesn't represent change, he is a typical politician with the Chicago ties to prove this.

Letterman is a big baby. McCain should not waste his time appeasing such an idiot.

Mighty gracious of Letterman to invite McCain back.

Sure, tonight's show is a win-win for them both, but Dave was understandably angry the first time.

McCain bailed out on Dave an hour before the taping. Booking Olberman was a smart move, but it had to be stressful recreating the show, and taping it unrehersed.

For those who don't understand "what the big deal" is, let me spell it out for you: The big deal is that, true to form, McCain L I E D. McCain is a L I A R. McCain is
U N F I T T O S E R V E.

That's the big deal.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!

At least Obama did not bother courting a media nobody like Letterman. Once Letterman is out of the spotlight, people will not even remember who he was or even care. Ask anyone under 25 if they know who Johnny Carson was and what his opinion meant???

today Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam officially endorsed Barack Hussein Obama. Farrakhan referred to Obama as the Messiah for black Islamists.

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Letterman is a jerk! Make that a leftist jerk! He spews his leftist venom throughout his programs.

You McCain haters are a bunch of ignorant communists.

Well if Google doesn't say he's punctual, then I guess it's not true. Thank god you took 2 seconds out of your busy schedule to investigate that for us.

The fact is, Letterman made out like a bandit on this. He milked the first cancellation for jokes and publicity and now that McCain is coming back, he'll get better ratings off it than he would had if he'd shown up the first time. Letterman knows what he's doing and let's be honest, McCain is running for president. Skipping a late night comedy show is hardly any indication of how he'll perform in office. I'm not voting for the guy but some of you are just out of whack on this whole thing.

Appears that 'The Swamp' is a lightly disguised, lefty blog that could properly be renamed 'The Sewer'. They probably won't post this but I feel better anyway.

McCain ditched a late night talk show, people! Get over it. The country is in the midst of a financial meltdown and the man running for president decided that David Letterman wasn't a top priority. Yes, he talked to Katie. Guess what?! SHE'S A REPORTER. David Letterman reads jokes. Do you see the difference? Get a life AND a clue.

Who cares about McCain, he is a has been. Lord help the United States and the world if we give a man with no self control - who typically will say whatever it takes to get elected and hasn't done anything for his home state, Arizona. Sorry folks McCain doesn't represent change, he is a typical politician with the lobbyist & corporate ties to prove this.

Louis Farrakhan did endorse Obama. Obama rejected the endorsement, and refused any campaign contributions from him. So what's the big deal?

Thankyou David Letterman, for showing America what most of us have known for a looooong time:

MCCAIN IS A LIAR!!!!

...end of story

Letterman is a jerk! Make that a leftist jerk! He spews his leftist venom throughout his programs.
Posted by: Steve Lobber | October 16, 2008 8:31 PM

Hey Lobber! Quick! Name the venue that McCain announced his run for the Presidency....DING! Time's up. Answer: The Letterman Show

Letterman: Do you have an association with Gordon Liddy? Have you attended fundraisers with him?

McCain: (sputtering, dumbfounded)

Comedy GOLD.

I am astounded at how people kowtow to both Letterman and to the presidential candidates. Further, how did Letterman get to be more important than the potential future presidents?

Something is really upside down in this world.

People vote on emotions and feelings, no one researches voting records, and as a previous poster noted, people will go through all sorts of incredible mental gymnastics in order to resolve the cognitive dissonance they experience in justifying (and maintaining) their choices.

I am sure all liberal Letterman Fans will not let McCain off the Hook - and if those folks sincerely tryed to make up for a Fopa and got the same treatment they would cry foul ....

McCain was trying to do the right thing by appearing on Letterman's show. I wish he hadn't since Letterman has shown no class at all and doesn't deserve the effort.

TO SHAMUS:

Well, they posted your comment! Now regarding the comment - it's not left or right, but the Trib has historically been right and Republican leaning. This year however the reason you see mostly Obama supporters is because there are so many and few McCain. Why you may ask - McCain = liar to Letterman, liar about Joe the Plumber, liar about his dealings with the Keating Five, and was severely reprimanded by his own Senate colleagues for EXTREMELY POOR JUDGMENT! Now you know why OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm personally glad to see that Letterman was magnanimous enough to have Senator McCain on the show again. It says a lot about Letterman's character.

There has been far too much demonizing of the candidates in this election. I can't remember a dirtier campaign than this one.

Let's all do what Letterman did, and let go of anger and resentment. This isn't what elections should be about.

I support neither McCain or Obama for president.

We need someone with economic knowledge and so I will be writing in Ron Paul.

That being said, McCain was actually very funny on Letterman. Letterman had him on for over half an hour and McCain was quick witted and the interview was actually very entertaining.

The Al Smith press dinner was held yesterday also and McCain got a standing ovation from the press who have shown their extreme support for Obama.

McCain was very funny and poked fun at everyone including himself.

Obama was there and he seemed out of place and very wooden.

My opinion of McCain has changed.
I now think he would do very well in stand up comedy and even to some degree as president.

I want my money too, Obama. Go tax the Ivy League lawyers!

McCain lied? What are you people rambling about? The only only lies I hear are coming out of Obama. This mans' hands are dirty folks. He constantly denies the fact he launched his campaign in the living room of a terrorist; was a registered Socialist (which still shapes most of his thoughts about government); has ties to Akorn that run deep; and his law firm sued Citibank because they didn't jump deep enough into this mortgage mess. Get informed instead of mesmerized.

Joe you are absolutely correct.

Are you kidding? The Lettermen show is just SOOO important. Shows why Obama is considered Hollywood and a superstar because that is the only way to gain your ignorant attentions. Go back and watch your American Idol.

As to Tim's post at 8:23 pm on 10/16, those same people under the age of 25,if asked who Thomas Jefferson is, will probably never have heard of him...

To Vita Min: I went to your site to read the candidate positions as you show them and was able to vote, but not able to leave a comment or read any comments. This is the comment I tried to leave:
You do not correctly reflect Obama's tax policies - you show none of the increases on capital gains, etc. You do not explain that the tax cuts are really tax credits and that someone in the income range who does not buy a hybrid, is not a homeowner, is not sending a child to college will not see any decrease. You don't mention the increase to families making over $200k which allows Obama to "spread the wealth" by giving money to families who don't pay any taxes now. Which incidently, is about 35% of filers.

McCain is brave. Letterman can't stand Republicans. I'm surprised McCain went on the show, as all Letterman does is bash him.

David Letterman? Mr. Gap Tooth Irrelevant.

Sucking up to a washed up talk show host? Not presidential at all. Sorry John.

I really like John. He's honest, sincere, and funny. He handled himself very well on Letterman last night. He has all my respect. In his speech at the Al Smith Foundation dinner last night, he said "It will be a long night at MSNBC if I pull this off" (meaning winning the election). I hope he does "pull this off" in November.

I wish you the best of luck John!

Boy, I definitely have to agree with the guy who says there's been too much demonizing in this campaign. Disclosure: I'm voting for Obama. But it doesn't mean that I have to hate McClain- From what I read about his appearances at the Smith dinner and on DLs show, he can be funny and poke humor at himself, and maybe he's not a bad guy- but these are not qualities that will make someone a good president. Didn't we learn that from W. Don't vote for a guy because you'd enjoy having a beer with him because you'll never have that opportunity and it's not relevant.
Also, I don't hate Letterman (or like him that much) but he wasn't being magnanimous at all. He made out very well with the way it all panned out, as another poster mentioned. Finally, I don't think it was that big of a deal that he blew Letterman off. What does reflect badly on McCain is that his whole "suspending the campaign" routine was a cynical ploy to try to rescue his campaign. He wasn't in a position to come to the country's rescue and accomplished nothing to help fight the financial meltdown with his posturing. If anything, he got in the way and caused a distraction. The economy is something that requires cooler heads and long term thinking. And I see his choice for VP as another cynical move once again putting image over substance and designed solely to try to appeal to voters who weren't for Obama but hadn't yet got on board with him. These are two strong examples of how McCain doesn't put the country first as he says. The most important thing for him is that he gets elected.

I love all the Obama supporters ripping John McCain for appearing ont he Letterman Show, but narry a peep from them when Barack Hussein Obama goes out to visit Barbra Streisand and her ilk, or cuddles up with Oprah Winfrey.

Ha! Obama supporters are such hypocrites!

Steve from Ohio, At the Al Smith dinner both Sens .McCain and Obama were equally humorous. It is unfair to say that Obama was wooden.

That was a great interview. Letterman DESTROYED John McBush!

When McCain was stuck on Ayers, knowing he'd lost the point to Letterman who pointed out how irrelevent Ayers relationship to Obama was, Letterman then brought up McCain's close relationship to domestic terrorist G Gordon Liddy, McCain immediately shifts over to ACORN....the very same ACORN whom McCain was a keynote speaker for in 2006, HAHAHA!

What a tool. McCain can't even admit that he's lying and is wrong.

Letterman's: "Yeah, Obama was 8 and Ayers was 29 and they were palling around together." response to McCain was perfect.

No one is buying the Ayers/ACORN crap. The fact that McCain brings this up over and over just proves that he's to incompetent to be president. The polls show the public doesn't give a damn about Ayers/ACORN. They give a damn about who's going to fix the economy and end the mess in Iraq.

Yet, McCain could only say, "Ayers. ACORN. Ayers. ACORN." McCain doesn't deserve to be president. He is disqualifying himself right before the eyes of America.

Also, Faux Noise Channel is busy proving that they're a joke (again) with their hilarious 24/7 Ayers "reports".
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http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=187600&title=fox-news-panics
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I think so called tv "journalists" should watch that interview and learn from it.

Letterman asked some pretty tough but fair questions and called McCain out on his guilt by association attacks.

In my opinion, the Letterman interview was the ONE AND ONLY REAL INTERVIEW of McCain this election season. Now let's get Sarah Palin to answer some questions!

Its amazing to see the vitriol dispensed by people. I thought McCain was humble and gracious in his apology. As far as Gov Palin -- she was not there, so why use this blog to defame a well qualified person who is the only one of the 4 candidates that actually has executive experience. The President is in the Executive Branch. Maybe people are mixing it up, like Obama did when he said that we have 57 states, or Biden when he talked about Roosevelt getting on TV in 1929 after the great crash (there was no TV in 29 and Hoover was President). Maybe it is just all about Biden's three letter word "JOBS" (that is 4 letters to those of you who cannot count). I still think that character and real accomplishments (not verbal rheoteric, but actually accomplishing something - something Obama is extremely thin on) still count -- for both parties.

Nobody writing to this blog. Not one person, could withstand the challenges that John McCain has faced in this life. Start from there.