McCain’s silence in White House meeting on bailout.»

[babylonsister]

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/09/27/mccain-silent-meeting/

McCain’s silence in White House meeting on bailout.»

Today, the Washington Post reveals more details about what happened during the White House meeting on Thursday between President Bush and top lawmakers. Despite indicating that his presence was pivotal in Washington for these bailout negotiations, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said almost nothing during the meeting with Bush:

Bush turned to McCain, who joked, “The longer I am around here, the more I respect seniority.” McCain then turned to Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to speak first.

Boehner was blunt. The plan Paulson laid out would not win the support of the vast majority of House Republicans. It had been improved on the edges, with an oversight board and caps on the compensation of participating executives. But it had to be changed at the core. He did not mention the insurance alternative, but Democrats did. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, pressed Boehner hard, asking him if he really intended to scrap the deal and start again.

No, Boehner replied, he just wanted his members to have a voice. Obama then jumped in to turn the question on his rival: “What do you think of the {insurance} plan, John?” he asked repeatedly. McCain did not answer.

[cui bono]

1. McCain also did not look at Obama

while not answering.

Then Boehner woke McCain from his nap.

[patrice]

3. childish, petulant.

[cui bono]

5. me?

[patrice]

6. No. McCain.

[crazy_vanilla]

2. he was just experiencing a long period of empty brain syndrome

Or pooping his diaper.

[adamuu]

4. Anyone who lies themselves into a corner experiences this. its not pleasant.

Small children experience it, in school or in front of Mom and Dad, at some point. It's part of learning that lying is bad.
I guess McCain never learned this hard lesson, or he keeps forgetting it.

McCain, we're living in a society, here. Welcome to it.