But you don't know that and neither does any other voter.
Comments made in today's hearing by Schumer and Frank, and their body language with respect to Paulson and Bernanke seemed to be saying that a deal has been reached and they are now going through the motions.
Also, don't forget, the Rats control both the Senate and the House. McCain will be walking into a den of vipers with few weapons at his disposal.
But all I'm saying is that it's a risky move. If it works, great, but there's a lot of potential for problems.
Obama's best move would be to not take McCain's bait. For example, he could say that he's been conferring with Pelosi, Frank and Dodd all along and has helped come up with a resolution. He doesn't need a grandstand play because he's been taking care of business from the start. He, the One, can both take care of business and debate.
Just saying -- it's risky.
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McCain and the GOP have one significant weapon in their arsenal: the filibuster. Even if most of the deal is worked out already, McCain can insist on (1) no pork and (2) no executive compensation golden parachutes.
Many good angles for McCain here.
McCain doesn’t talk (or “hope’), he acts.
Well, yours is a guess but this is politics and “seizing the moment” is worth a lot. As you know, perception is reality and someone who is IN Wash. is certainly going to be perceived to be doing more then someone phoning it in from the campaign trail.
And the libs in congress can’t do anyhting to McCain if he simply states his beliefs on the best way to handle this situation. The important thing he is THERE and he is LEADING his Party. No on expects the left to agree with anything he says and if they simply disagree to disagree it will only drive their abysmal ratings even lower.