Dull hubris, thy name is John McCain

Clearing through my inbox, I found this message from McCain Campaign Manager/Fannie Mae Lobbyist Extraordinaire Rick Davis dating back a week or so:

The First Debate

Team,

Last week, John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin gave two electrifying speeches at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota - the most watched convention speeches in history! Thousands of you attended McCain Nation convention-watching parties all across the country in support of our ticket and we thank you for your support.

We’re in the midst of a busy fall season with just over 50 days left until Election Day. The first presidential debate will be held Friday, September 26th, at the University of Mississippi. And after months of running away from John McCain’s joint town hall meeting invitations, Senator Obama will finally have to face John McCain one-on-one.

So Obama will have to face John McCain mano-a-mano at last!

Unless, of course, McCain decides he’s not ready and succeeds in weaseling out of the debate.