NYT: US was literally days away from a complete financial meltdown

How did the Republicans let it get this far? And just as importantly, how can America trust the stewardship of our country to an economic neophyte like John McCain? America can't afford the inexperience that John McCain brings to the table on economic issues. McCain's only financial claim to fame is sinking 1,000 banks. Well that's not entirely true. He also is now saying that he was responsible for deregulating the banking industry and leading us to the current disaster.