Reid Seeks McCain Pledge

• By Erin P. Billings and John Stanton
• Roll Call Staff
• Sept. 24, 2008, Midnight

Fearing a political backlash against Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has told the White House that it must serve up support from Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) if it hopes to ensure bipartisan backing for a massive economic bailout package by week’s end.