Second, with a bit gambling spirit, he could bet that the plan will not save the economy, at least not before the election day. As we now see, the DOW drops almost 1500 points since the bailout passed, This would really give McCain an edge if he voted 'No'. Third, this is an excellent opportunity to tie Obama to Bush and advocate himself as a real force for change. He can say that he will use the money to bailout homeowners directly with the plan that he tossed out yesterday, and let the greedy bankers die. He says he's a maverick, and this is what a maverick should do.