So Obama crossed over into enemy territory.

[kpete]

Weak, Weak, Weak ...

............

So Obama crossed over into enemy territory.

He walked over to where McCain was chatting with Republican Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida and Independent Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut. And he stretched out his arm and offered his hand to McCain.

McCain shook it, but with a "go away" look that no one could miss. He tried his best not to even look at Obama.

Finally, with a tight smile, McCain managed a greeting: "Good to see you."

Obama got the message. He shook hands with Martinez and Lieberman -- both of whom greeted him more warmly -- and quickly beat a retreat back to the Democratic side.

more at:
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/221317.php
http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/beyond/2008/10/obama-makes-mccain-very-uncomf.html

[Curtland1015]

1. Obama is such a statesman. McCain is a bitter old f*ck. N/T

[southpaw]

2. Were there cameras present?

If so, this could be a benefit.

You know that Obama is aware that McCain is on the verge of a temper tantrum in public.

He was just stoking the fire under McCain's near-the-boiling-point ass!

[still_one]

3. That is not a sign of weakness /nt

[Pirate Smile]

4. It shows McCain to be weak, not Obama.

[still_one]

12. That is what I meant /nt

[RichGirl]

5. Weak?

You would have to pay me a very large sum of money and a gallon jug of purex to shake McCain's hand!!

[Labors of Hercules]

6. I don't think Barack Obama has ever "beat a retreat" in his life.

nice try asshat.

[CherokeeDem]

7. What Do You Mean By Weak?

I have to hope that you mean McCain showed weakness. For Obama to make the effort to go to McCain and shake his hand is the mark of a gentleman. No way, McCain can be called one. His behavior is that of a nasty, desperate man.

[Adelante]

8. That's the title of Josh Marshall's blog entry through the link

It refers to McCain :hi:

[gblady]

10. Weak, weak, weak....

was the title of the article that the OP was referencing...

[marshall]

9. They're on the SAME side now

At least as far as the bailout is concerned.
Now it's all up to the House.

[Tatiana]

11. Obama knows what he is doing. McCain is a ticking time bomb.

A few more PUBLIC trips into enemy territory and we might just get the explosion from McCain we've all been waiting for.

[faithfulcitizen]

15. You are so right. But McCan't temperament won't allow him to play along.

Obama is whip smart, just like Wes.

[Schulzz]

13. Good to see you...

Yeah, we saw that last friday. He now even lies when he greets people. :popcorn:

[wyldwolf]

14. a few years from now will someone here present this picture as "evidence" that..

Obama is too cozy with Republicans?

[bushisanidiot]

16. I'm surprised McPanic didn't yell "Get off my lawn, kid!!" as Barack approached.

he's such a bitter old man these days.