McCain's Second Failed Leadership Test

With the bailout vote failure today, this is the second time McCain has shown a major failure in a test of leadership.

The first test, selecting a Vice Presidential candidate, has been shown to be a rash decision. With little vetting or real knowledge of who Palin was or her real leadership abilities he selected her on a whim at worst or to energize the conservative base at best. It was a hail Mary that ended with the ball being thrown out of the end zone.

Now, McCain says "politics be damned" and rushes to insert himself into the bailout negotiation where his presence promptly scuttles the first deal. Then, after Congressional and White House leaders pick up the pieces and carve out a new bill... McCain says had helped with securing wayward Republicans and guess what? His efforts were all a farce. The Republicans fail to vote yes even after his pleading. Embarrasssing to say the least.

Now McCain blames Obama??? Curious for a guy that said that he would "take the hit" on this.

McCain is erratic. He acts in a rash manner on important issues.

We need steady leadership through these tough economic times. That is what Obama will give us.