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McCain suspends campaign; debate pending (Politico)

 
Politico - IJohn McCain called Wednesday for the first presidential debate, scheduled for Friday in Mississippi, to be delayed and urged Barack Obama to join him in Washington for a high-level meeting of congressional leaders to address the financial crisis. (link)

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