Jackson Free Press

I asked former U.S. Senator Trent Lott what he thought were the political costs of McCain's attempt at stalling the debate. Here is what he had to say:

I think it would have been hurtful obviously in Mississippi. We're proud of this moment and our students worked hard and everybody worked hard. I was confident all along that this debate was going to take place, and I was trying to make that suggestion as best I could within the campaign. But remember this, that most Americans are wrestling with all these financial problems...they're saying, 'Wait a minute, I want a debate, but let's put our country first.' I love Ole Miss. But I put my country even before my beloved Ole Miss.

John was right to go back. They were both right to go back to Washington. But I think they did the right thing by coming here tonight. They're exhausted. They're both exhausted. I know John very well. He kept shifting his feet because John was in pain. You don't have every bone in your body broken the way he did, er his legs and his arms, without feeling pain in your legs.

Fellow reporter: Is it okay if I write that down?

Lott: Well, sure.

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138322

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In pain about what?

Author

golden eagle

Date

2008-09-27T00:03:57-06:00

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138343

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Is he playing the POW card? What?

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vince

Date

2008-09-27T16:33:54-06:00

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138352

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I was in pain watching him and his unwillingness to even look at Obama... And I've only chipped a clavicle. I would hope that even Lott could recognize that McCain simply ain't gonna cut it. It's now about the Republicans managing some level of power and not about what's right or even what's a better choice for this country. Sad.

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kaust

Date

2008-09-28T14:57:36-06:00

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138353

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Remember we are a "nation of whiners".

Author

FreeClif

Date

2008-09-28T16:37:38-06:00