But… but I thought he was riding in on his gallant white steed to save the day?

McCain Says Senate Silence Was Act of Bipartisanship
By Michael Abramowitz

DENVER — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) says he didn’t speak on the Senate floor in favor of the economic rescue plan Wednesday night because he didn’t think the Democrats wanted him or his politics there, and he did not want to get in the way of bipartisan progress on the bill, according to the Denver Post.

In an hour-long interview here with the Post’s editorial board, McCain addressed his silence on the Senate floor, which stood in contrast to Democrat Barack Obama, who delivered a floor speech in favor of the measure. McCain did say he was making calls to House members and had persuaded fellow Arizonan, Rep. John Shaddeg (R) to support the bill when it comes up for another vote this afternoon.

“I have never been any good at threatening people,” McCain told the Post.