McCain's Economic Woes

With McCain's campaign still "on hold", Johnny returned to DC in order to take part in the economic talks. However, it seems like McCain isn't coming back with an open heart and mind. Rather, many reports are stating that McCain has remained quiet and shut off during the discussions, only speaking during the closing moments to express doubt about the proposed agreement working.

It seems as if most of the media is jumping on the idea that McCain sabotaged the talks as articles are popping up in papers/sites across the country. In fact, in terms of a public perception of what is happening, the media has really taken control of the bailout talks. Regardless of what eventually happens in these talks, with all the national negative press that McCain is taking on today, will it matter what role he plays? Also, if he stays true to his word and no-shows the debate tonight, can he allow Obama unmitigated access to everyone watching the debate while he sits in Washington getting blasted by the press and Washington insiders alike? McCain has already been questioned heavily about his economic stance and now that he has taking time off to do nothing but fix the economy and is getting assaulted in the press for doing so, how can he recover? Is the press rearing its ugly head for all the slight that they felt from the Republicans?

UPDATE: ABC News is suggesting that since McCain broke the buyout, now he's got to buy it.