Ha. But he's not even on the committee that will be drafting the legislation. He's got no input on this.
Then why did Senator Obama call Senator McCain to ask if he would join him in outlining their shared principles and conditions for the Treasury proposal so that
together they could get Congress and the White House to pass the proposal?
Obama called Senator McCain to ask him if he would join in issuing a joint statement outlining shared principles, not shut down and write the whole damn thing. Neither are in a position of economic leadership. Not even close.
But McCain knows he cannot win a debate. He figures he's got a 50/50 shot of winning a contest of meaningless gestures to the masses.
EDIT: Just read that deal on the "bail out" is 98% done. Treasury has capitulated on almost every point. It is circulating NOW. No need to miss a debate!
