It's On

According to CNN, John McCain is going to participate in the debate tonight after all.

"But Fishbulb," I can hear you cry, "didn't he say that he would only participate in the debate if the Senate reached a deal on the bailout? And hasn't Senate, um, not reached a deal on the bailout?"

You're quite right. McCain's camp gave a statement saying that the Senator feels there has been enough progress made toward a resolution that they can finish it up without him. Oh good. Since we was oh so very vital to the process up to this point. Sure, he may have been virtually silent during the negotiations thus far, and even when specifically asked to comment on a new form of the bailout plan, he may have refused to take any stance whatsoever, but we all know it was John McCain who got the Senate to the lovingly bipartisan point they are at now, where he can feel comfortable ducking out for a quick debate.

Just like it was my angry rant from last night that got him to reconsider his position. Ah, there's no delusion like self-delusion!

Meanwhile, McCain's people have reassured the American people that, "The McCain campaign is resuming all activities." Good to know they're back at work after nearly twenty-four full hours of not having stopped in the first place. I know I feel better.

Be sure to watch the debate tonight. I hope that it will be an open, honest, unflinching presentation of our two candidates and the changes they plan on bringing to Washington, to the nation at large, and to the world as a whole. I also hope that Obama kicks some serious ass.