You know, the reality is that this headline does, in fact help McCain a lot. The general population—including many Dems—are opposed to the bailout as currently proposed, so the headline could simply be read by them as “Bailout deal you hate is killed by McCain”. They don’t realize that this is a plus for him. That said, while I don’t like what’s now being proposed for the bailout, I do think something has to be done. I like the insurance concept that the House reps proposed today—I have to assume that McCain had a hand in that since he’s been talking with all of them since day before yesterday.
If McCain can get a bill passed which starts to address the root causes of the crisis, rather than a bill which is intended to keep the Dow in lipstick and face powder for a few more months, he will go down in history as having achieved more as a candidate than most men do as President.
You know, you are right during MSM normal times. Unfortunately, anything that McCain does during this cycle will be portrayed as political and he will come out on the far end of the debate.
Realistically, I agree with you though....