McCain Meltdown Over Wall Street Meltdown

This is weird. Apologies to Ben-

John McCain's campaign put out an extraordinary memo just now, denouncing a proposal that, by all accounts, was supported by all parties but the House Republicans, promising to return tomorrow, and casting the debate in serious doubt.

Says the memo from press secretary Brian Rogers:

Despite today's news reports, there never existed a "deal," but merely a proposal offered by a small, select group of Members of Congress. As of right now, there exists only a series of principles, including greater oversight and measures to address CEO pay. However, these principles do not enjoy a consensus in Congress.

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But McCain seems to be finding little traction for his presence on the Hill. An amazing AP graf:

Even the House's Republican leader, John Boehner of Ohio, passed up a chance to praise McCain's leadership powers shortly before the two met in the Capitol at midday Thursday. Asked by reporters if McCain could help win House Republican votes for the proposed package, Boehner shrugged and said, "Who knows?"

Boehner later said in a statement that McCain "has a vital role to play in this process, and he has a history of working together with both parties to make things happen."

My guess? The House Republicans are throwing McCain under the bus in order to attempt to convince people they are "reshaping" the Republican Party. Quite a few R talking heads tonight have talked about how there is no love lost between the House R's and McCain. Earlier I was worried, but I think this is really turning out badly for McCain.