You have got to be kidding me.

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.

McCain also said he wants President Bush to convene a leadership meeting in Washington. Both he and Obama would attend the session.

This is nothing but yet another stunt from the McCain camp, no different than the Palin nomination.  Obama should politely refuse, and say that the American people deserve a debate precisely because of the unfolding crisis.