David Bitterman? Spurned Host Rips McCain

David Letterman absolutely tore John McCain a new one on Wednesday's show, after McCain supposedly called Dave at the last minute to cancel his appearance because he had to "race to the airport" to go watch after our crappy economy.
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=d49e9754-bc4b-4cce-bdc2-b803b66d3c28
But here's the kicker: Later on, Dave cut to live footage of Johnny boy getting his makeup done for an interview with Katie Couric -- only a couple blocks away from Dave's studio and far from an airport.

After Dave busted McCain with his pants down, he used the opportunity to rail his elder some more.



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1. good for dave! I cannot stand McLAME

Posted at 9:44PM on Sep 24th 2008 by erin finn

2. Dave is not bitter and is RIGHT ON! I cannot stand McLame Mcpain

Posted at 9:45PM on Sep 24th 2008 by erin finn

3. what did he expect..... he's a politician....... he's basically paid to lie. seriously though, David Letterman is the man..... what a douche.

Posted at 9:46PM on Sep 24th 2008 by This is pathetic

4. Ain't no one should be fibbin' to Mr. Letterman.

Posted at 9:48PM on Sep 24th 2008 by wasted days and wasted nights

5. FK DAVE LETTERMAN ANYWAY SITTING THERE WITH KEITH OLBERMAN LIKE MCCAIN SHOULD'VE EVER AGREED TO GO ON HIS STUPID SHOW IN THE FIRST PLACE ...........

Posted at 9:50PM on Sep 24th 2008 by THEMOMMA

6. Regardless of politics Letterman is a bitter old has been. I lump him right in there with Leno. Both are hacks now, may have been funny at one time...we'll Dave has never been funny. Glad he blew up though...just one more stressing event ultimately leading up to his heart exploding.

Posted at 9:50PM on Sep 24th 2008 by SinisterFate

7. Let me see.....be on the national news when economy is in dire straits or talk to a late nite comic? Hmmm. I know what Dave would pick but John made the right move.

Posted at 9:50PM on Sep 24th 2008 by Roger C.

8. David Letterman needs to retire, he is not funny anymore, and this just shows what a jackass he has become.

Posted at 9:51PM on Sep 24th 2008 by mary

9. Come on letterman lighten up, then rest of us want to make sure we have jobs in 6 months.

Posted at 9:51PM on Sep 24th 2008 by bob

10. dave should know the economy comes first what a loser.

Posted at 9:52PM on Sep 24th 2008 by sad

11. David Letterman's an idiot. Has it ever occurred to that jackoff that a presidential candidate telling jokes on some very unfunny comedian's show doesn't look good in light of the crisis we are going through.

Posted at 9:52PM on Sep 24th 2008 by Sushi

12. I can't stand Letterman because he spews his useless political drivel all the time on his show. Good for McCain!!!! I hope he did it on purpose, and I am glad Letterman is upset about it!!!!

Posted at 9:55PM on Sep 24th 2008 by Letterman blows

13. David Letterman is a moron and so not funny. No wonder his show has been second to Leno all of these years. Maybe when Leno retires you might get more of a viewing audience but I doubt it. Not to mentioned that someone is looking after our economy.

Posted at 9:57PM on Sep 24th 2008 by Huh?

14. dave is the man
mccain is a liar
how many houses do u have mccain? do u know the answer yet?!

Posted at 9:58PM on Sep 24th 2008 by nicole

15. Letterman is a whiny b*tch, McCain has a job to do and he's doing it. DL has a clear agenda and this is simply an opportunity to pontificate.

Posted at 10:03PM on Sep 24th 2008 by hannahbannana

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