Looks like we can blame the Republicans

So, the bailout failed, the markets are absolutely tanking, and it is the Republicans' fault. I wasn't necessarily in favor of handing over, ahem, $700 billion to the Fed and big business, but if it had passed and it had worked, people would have just grumbled about a wasteful Democrat-led Congress.

Now, we've taken what seems like a bad road for the world economy, but (upshot!) a terrible road for Republicans. This will be pinned on them. And John McCain, who delivered 40% less votes than he promised.