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Originally Posted by mudwhistle
I don't think so.
You want to portray him as being unwise or misinformed.
I think he heard from the Republicans that this was going to happen, that the program was about to be railroaded through. McCain felt he had better be there because he knew that the Republicans needed his support.
Most economists think it is a bad idea. They say that it would be easier to go other routes like getting rid of Capital Gains taxes completely. But Democrats would rather spend our money then cut taxes.
I think the only person that got surprised was the guy who didn't want to be there. Obama.
Besides, this bail-out was only the start. $700 bil was just the starting point. By the time the Dems are done they will spend over $2 trillion bailing every bad loan in this country out.
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I'm not for this bailout. It sucks ass.
I'm looking at things from the perspective of those involved and the perceptions they face by what they do about it.
John McCain over the last few weeks has completely changed the narrative of his campaign to "Reform" and "Change". So if he just goes along with House Republicans and nothing gets passed, he'll get the blame for being on the losing end of a plan with no reform in it.
But if he goes along with a huge bailout, he'll be seen by his base as holding hands with Bush. But it's the only way he'll be able to continue the whole "Reform" argument.
People, this is what happens when you just go with your gut all the time. Sometimes you fuck yourself over.
And it's too bad, because McCain actually is a great Senator. Just look at him yesterday in all that footage. He's comfortable in his skin in Washington, running around from building to building, taking the underground train, and just doing a good job of listening in whatever room he's in. But as a Presidential candidate he's a huge disaster.