The bailout bill was brought forward by a Republican administration.
Over 2/3rds of Democrats voted for it.
John McCain said that he would deliver the votes of Republicans.
He "suspended his campaign" to do it.
He made this a central test of his leadership by doing so.
He said he would not attend the debate unless the bailout bill passed.
He attended the debate.
He failed to deliver the Republican votes.
The bill did not pass.
Draw your conclusions.