Here is a story from the AP today about the meetings yesterday.

Dems, some in GOP question McCain’s intervention

By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Writer Fri Sep 26, 2:09 AM ET

WASHINGTON – Sen. John McCain’s self-portrait as a bold leader willing to set politics aside to save an endangered financial bailout plan took a pounding Thursday from top Democrats and even some fellow Republicans.

His efforts to re-energize his presidential campaign will partly turn on who wins the public relations battle, destined to play out for days. Things didn’t go too well for McCain on Thursday…..