A deal on the $700bn giveaway is imminent. I can't wait to read the details. Then I'll know if we still have a chance to restore our democracy.

Meanwhile, McCain has suspended his campaign, pleading urgency of action on the bailout proposal. Fun has been poked at him by late night comedians and the press. Nobody knows for sure why he's suspended his campaign, but we know it wasn't to cast a vote in Congress. Guesses range from his falling poll numbers to a lack of preparedness for tomorrow night's debate. Whatever his reason, his posturing doesn't make him appear presidental. What a surprise.