Take it to the bank...or at least to Paulson

Lawmakers from both parties in House, Senate say they have bailout deal; will take it to Treasury Secretary Paulson.

That's the headline news of the hour.  And McCain has not even arrived at the White House.  I guess his influence is so great he does not have to actually be there to have an impact on decisions made.

I advise him to take his time this afternoon, particularly when he is in the Oval Office.  This may be his best chance to see it.  Maybe he can ask Bush 41 for permission to sit in his "big chair."

Now, the only thing remaining is to see if he can come up with another reason to avoid the debate tomorrow night.