Simple Math

In what appears to be a glaring lack of understanding of simple arithmetic, John McCain has lashed out at both Barack Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress for today's defeat of the bailout bill.

The vote against the measure was 228 to 205, with 133 Republicans joining 95 Democrats in opposition. The bill was backed by 140 Democrats and 65 Republicans. That means that the majority of dissenters to the largely Democrat-backed bill were Republicans. And yet, according to McCain, it's the Dems who are to blame for the bill's demise. In fact, today he told voters that his rival isn't being honest about his tax votes and is "always cheering for higher taxes," this, according to CNN.com.

In contrast, Barack Obama told at a campaign event in Denver, Colorado, that it's important to "stay calm, because things are never smooth in Congress."

On a day in which the Dow Jones had it's largest numerical drop in history – nearly 778 points – soothing assurances and measured responses are what's needed from a potential president, not partisan rhetoric and pointed attacks.