David Letterman rips on McCain for canceling appearance to talk to Couric

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David Letterman: John McCain was scheduled to appear onLate Show with David Letterman on Wednesday night, but citing his suspension of his campaign to focus on the economic issues being discussed onCapitol Hill, he cancelled the appearance. Letterman took a personal call a few hours before showtime from McCain saying he wouldn’t be attending because he was rushing back toDC immediately.The talk show host made his feelings about McCain’s last minute cancellation clear after first praising the Senator as a war hero. Praises McCain as a war hero David Letterman talked at length about John McCains hero status in his monologue, making it clear that he has the utmost respect for the Senator and the wartime adversities he experienced. He Read full story at www.celebitchy.com

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