[Russ]

I saw the same interview and am about as angry and frustrated with McCain as I can be. I see the hands of Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman in this meltdown. His refusal to back the Republicans in the house and, by extension, the vast majority of American voters is the biggest mistake in the history of Presidential elections.

What I can't understand, however, is why Obama is getting the boost in the polls when he is even more culpable than McCain in all this??

[GoCards]

Obama is getting a boost because of Bush. The no more 4 years is key! Not a republican.

[mwl8787]

Morris, and Newt and Hannity, among others, have been in the same relative universe since last week. And they are all correct.

Now that the deal has gone down, McCain should pin the bailout package on Obama and Bush — and let the RATS stew in their own juices.

It’s truly amazing that he is this tone-deaf. He is throwing away an electoral gift.

[hinckley buzzard]

What I can't understand, however, is why Obama is getting the boost in the polls when he is even more culpable than McCain in all this??

There is a cynical old piece of office humor about the lifecycle of a good idea in an organizaton. I can't remember it all but the last couple of stages of the cycle include "frantic pointing of fingers and fixing of blame" and "praise and honors for the nonparticipants."

[rushmom]

Because McCain’s base is again losing their enthusiasm,ala pre Palin, and he offers no alternative vision to the Independent voter who says oh well, might as well go democrat.

[Palmettomom]

I agree, and one thing I can do is vote against Lindsey Graham. I truly believe the (D) in that race is more conservative than Lindsey.