Political Chess

Check but not Checkmate

John McCain proved again yesterday, regardless of intent or motivation, that he shines as the political campaign's master strategist. McCain suspended his campaign, including advertising to travel back to Washington to work with legislature in approving a plan to avert the current financial crisis. Additionally, he asked the Obama campaign to do the same and work toward a nonpartisan solution.

Senator McCain, we respect your intent and understand that you place the integrity of the country's economy before your own political ambition, but by brilliantly moving first, you've placed Senator Obama in a no win situation. Mr. Obama may either choose to agree with your plan and show himself the follower rather than the leader or stand firm as he's chosen and insist that the debate on Friday continue even if he shows as the only participant. By following this path, Senator Obama appears to the public a selfish, immature, whiny baby driven by personal blind ambition and concerned little with the welfare of fellow Americans.

Thank you, Senator McCain for caring more about maintaining America's economy than winning an election. Suspending advertising shouldn't affect momentum because with your bold move, the media spotlight will certainly follow you to Washington.

Senator Obama, please dismount your high horse and travel back to Washington. Our country faces the worst economic crisis it's seen in over 70 years and could use your help. Prove to America that you sincerely are the nonpartisan, change-minded problem solver that you claim. If elected; you'll inherit this crisis, don't you want to be part of the solution?

Senator McCain, if Obama inisists that Friday's debate continues, send Sarah Palin, the Barracuda, as your surrogate. She would serve as a very fine stand-in. Personally solve the big problems and delegate the trivialities. Possibly you could then declare, "Checkmate"!