I think the real interesting thing about the above story is how it illustrates the complete lack of political courage on behalf of the Democrat leadership in Congress. They're blaming the GOP for not supporting the bill and causing it's failure, when in fact it would've easily passed without GOP help were it not for the fact that 40% of their own party members voted against it as well.

Blaming Republicans makes for convenient cover for the lack of leadership on behalf of House Democrats.
ABC News: White House Has Been Told By Democrats "That There Is No Deal If McCain Doesn't Go Along." "A Democratic leadership source says that White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten has been told that Democratic votes will not be there if McCain votes no — that there is no deal if McCain doesn't go along." (George Stephanopoulos, "McCain; Holds Key To Administration's Bailout Passage On Capitol Hill," ABC News, 9/23/08)
Translation: We're too gutless to pass this bill that we're telling everyone needs to pass unless a majority of Republicans also approve of it to give us political cover. They want the Republicans on board too so they won't take any blame if the thing blows up on them. Very courageous....