John McCain’s strategy at the moment appears to be to vote against any federal financial market bailout plan — whether it’s a good one or bad one — because it will give him an issue to pivot against both Obama, the Democratic Congress and Bush. But Sarah Palin appears now to have all but committed her running mate to support of whatever Congress passes. According to the AP, “Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says the United States could be headed for another Great Depression if Congress doesn’t act on the financial crisis.” The context and quote aren’t clear. So we’ll have to see precisely what she said. But this would appear to box McCain in a bit — or force a retraction from Palin.

Late Update: Here’s video of Palin: