Video Of Letterman Catching McCain In A Lie
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in 2008 Election, Comedy, McCain, MediaThe moment where Letterman really calls McCain out starts at the 6:40 mark. That’s when Letterman apparently gets word that he can cut to a live feed of McCain getting makeup applied right before his interview with Katie Couric
Now remember folks, this isn’t a joke. Letterman is seriously pissed because McCain called him up and told him that he had to cancel because he had to fly back to Washington. And then Letterman finds out that McCain is three blocks away at the same time he said he’d be on Letterman’s show.
I have no idea how this is going to play tomorrow, but I can’t imagine it’ll bolster McCain’s credibility.
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September 24th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Ouch.
I am embarrassed for the guy.
What a disaster.
September 24th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
It looks really bad, but Letterman’s always leaned to the left, and I expect McCain’s campaign will simply vilify Letterman as they have the rest of the media and ignore any criticism of being caught in a lie. What else can they do?
September 24th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Letterman is an ass.
September 24th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Oh man!!!! That is truly awesome! I can’t wait for the reaction tomorrow
September 24th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
John McCain’s campaign has certainly become something of a joke. But none-the-less, going on Letterman probably wouldn’t have been the best idea for any candidate right about now. I’d say it’s on about the same level as Barack Obama canceling SNL a few weeks back.
He really should have told Dave he was going on the evening news instead though. I really don’t see anything wrong with that decision. He didn’t have to lie about it though … If he has a problem with this, it’s the whole “racing back to Washington” thing.
Just my opinion,
Todd
September 25th, 2008 at 2:03 am
Letterman may be a left-leaning ass*, but he’s a left-leaning ass with an audience. McCain is an idiot for blowing him off like this.
*I don’t watch his show, so I don’t know about that. I will say that he doesn’t make me laugh.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:25 am
why lie? also, i thought mccain was suspending his campaign to go work on the legislation? what was he doing taping an interview at all? thats a campaign related activity. if your going to claim that your rising above politics to go do real work dont then go and do some tv interviews go work behind the scenes. the entire “campaign suspension” thing is a joke. its a ploy to avoid the debates and to somehow cancel the vp debate to keep palin locked away. McCain could easily have rescheduled but he chose to lie instead. he just cant help himself.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:23 am
I don’t have much trouble understanding why, under the circumstances, McCain chose to speak with a journalist instead of a comedian.
It’s not clear to me from what has been reported that McCain in fact blew off Letterman to do Couric instead. Several alternative explanations are possible. One is that he was originally planning to do both and had to cancel one due to his changing plans. The other is that it was a last minute opportunity. I look forward to the details.
I’m certainly among those willing to speculate that McCain’s motives in the wake of the financial crisis are impure. Let’s face it, that’s a given for both guys, who have to be concerned not only about the nation but about how they look in the roles they are playing.
I’ve always liked David Letterman, and haven’t thought he was especially left-leaning. I also think he’s a decent enough guy that, were he to have interviewed McCain, he’d have let McCain have the forum instead of playing it for laughs and gotchas. But it’s disappointing to me if Letterman has chosen to “go off.”
To me, this is not a very big deal. Any sober assessment of the current fast-moving circumstances leads one to understand why McCain chose to appear, as I said, with a journalist instead of a comedian. If he one-offed a quick white lie to Letterman while revising his plans, I’m not very troubled by it. That’s my mileage.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Yea, Yea, Yea; But you go on Letterman to reach middle and independent voters. You know the audience when you go in, and this just tells them where they rate on McCain’s scale of importance.
it all may be a moot point, however, as the Dem leadership on the Hill has just released a statement: “The Calvary has arrived, we’re home.” Seems they may have a tentative agreement wth the Fed leadership, now I guess we need to hear from the Repubs.
Wall St. has the message of an agreement and they’re happy, so how can McCain run and hide from the debate schedule if they announce an agreement today or early tomorrow?
September 25th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Wow, Letterman really let him have it. Pretty funny stuff.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:53 am
Yeah, Neal, Letterman’s an ass, alright. Very telling that you say nothing about the points Letterman makes.
Rather than an outright lie, why not something more like this?
John: Dave?
Dave: Good afternoon, Senator McCain. We’re certainly looking forward to–
John: Dave, I can’t be there tonight.
Dave: What…???
John: I can’t be there tonight. As you may have heard, I’ve called for a postponement of Friday’s debate. President Bush has request that I, along with Senator Obama and other legislators, meet with him at the White House tomorrow morning. We’ve also received a call from your colleagues over at “CBS News.” I’m going to do a quick sit-down with Katie Couric before I fly to D.C.
Dave: Boy, this really, really–
John: I know, Dave, and I’m sorry. I would love to do the show on another night. As for tonight, I have a couple of ideas: First, my running mate, Sarah Palin, might be able to step in for me. I mean, when you think about it, that’s what vice presidents are supposed to do, anyway, right? While our campaign folks are double-checking her schedule and flight availability, they’re also trying to get in touch with my good friend Joe Lieberman. He might be able to fill in for me, and with his knowledge and experience, he could certainly address the same kind of questions you have lined up for me. Whaddya say, Dave?
Dave: Well…
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Bottom line: This is exactly the kind of thing Palin, as a running mate and potential vice president, is supposed to be ready for. Instead, she’s in hiding.
Telling… very, very telling…
–Ag
September 25th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Ouch ouch ouch… what did i just say? ;)
September 25th, 2008 at 12:22 pm
McCain has some pretty good reasons to hide out until the financial crisis is averted. Remamber hisinvolvement in the Keating scandle during the S&L bailout? Someone please help! He needs a Kit Kat Bar!
Here’s a link to a video that will explain it in 97 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAzDEbVFcg8