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Round 2: Economic Turmoil Sets Stage for High-Stakes McCain, Obama Face-Off

In town-hall setting, will candidates rise above sniping to address financial woes facing Americans? »

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  • September 2008

    • McCain Casts Himself as Hero of Financial Crisis

      Washington Post  |  Sep 25, 08 2:00 PM CDT

      McCain Casts Himself as Hero of Financial Crisis

      (Newser) - In parachuting into Washington to "rescue" the $700-billion bailout for Wall Street, John McCain demonstrated again that he wants to make the election about himself, not his politicies, writes Harold Meyerson in the Washington Post . With the beleaguered economy an area where Barack Obama is seen as stronger, McCain suspended his campaign for a bit of personal heroics. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • Election 2008  • bailout  • economy  • foreign policy

    • Even Times Crossword Puzzle Favors Obama

      Politico  |  Sep 25, 08 11:04 AM CDT

      Even Times Crossword Puzzle Favors Obama

      (Newser) - John McCain’s campaign chief looks to have been on to something when he accused the New York Times of being “in the tank” for Barack Obama; why else, David Levinson Wilk asks on Politico, would the paper’s crossword puzzle so thoroughly exclude John McCain? OBAMA has been the answer to three different clues since 2005, while MCCAIN has appeared exactly zero times. More »

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    • Bailout Pact Appears Near

      Wall Street Journal  |  Sep 25, 08 10:52 AM CDT

      Bailout Pact Appears Near

      (Newser) - Congressional leaders seem close to an agreement on the bailout bill, following a flurry of late-night activity, the Wall Street Journal reports. Democrats want to have all their ducks in a row before Barack Obama and John McCain meet with President Bush this afternoon, to ensure McCain gets no credit for the bill. Details remain scarce, but it appears government help will come with strings attached. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • Congress  • bailout  • Harry Reid  • Treasury Department

    • Mac Spent $5,500 on Idol Artist

      Us Magazine  |  Sep 25, 08 9:49 AM CDT

      Mac Spent $5,500 on Idol Artist

      (Newser) - John McCain has spent more than $5,500 for the prime-time expertise of an American Idol makeup artist so the 72-year-old can be camera-ready for his TV appearances, Us Weekly reports. Tifanie White, who's also worked on So You Think You Can Dance , used her beauty school tricks to the tune of $5,583.43, according to the Federal Election Commission.  More »

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      John McCain  • Election 2008  • McCain 2008  • American Idol  • campaign funds  • spending

    • McCain Gamble Forces Both Noms' Hands

      New York Times  |  Sep 25, 08 8:36 AM CDT

      McCain Gamble Forces Both Noms' Hands

      (Newser) - John McCain’s dramatic suspension of his campaign has propelled himself and Barack Obama to positions of leadership in the financial crisis, writes Michael Cooper in the New York Times , ending their attempts “to float above” the bailout. But now, as members of their parties look to them, their decisions can affect not just presidential campaign politics, but the bailout itself. More »

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    • Candidates Will Huddle With Bush on Bailout

      CNN  |  Sep 25, 08 7:56 AM CDT

      Candidates Will Huddle With Bush on Bailout

      (Newser) - Both presidential candidates will meet with George W. Bush for talks on the proposed $700 billion bailout of financial firms today, CNN reports. John McCain and Barack Obama released a joint statement on the financial crisis last night, agreeing that the plan was flawed but that "the effort to protect the American economy must not fail." More »

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    • McCain Move 'Desperate', Say GOP Strategists

      Washington Post  |  Sep 25, 08 5:46 AM CDT

      McCain Move 'Desperate', Say GOP Strategists

      (Newser) - Republican leaders are publicly praising John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign and seek a postponement of this Friday's debate because of the economic crisis. But off the record, GOP strategists have been scathing about their nominee's latest surprise move. One Republican told the Washington Post it was "desperate and nuts," while another said, "I don't get it at all." More »

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    • Letterman Lambasts AWOL McCain

      New York Daily News  |  Sep 25, 08 3:06 AM CDT

      Letterman Lambasts AWOL McCain

      (Newser) - John McCain was scorched by the full fury of a Letterman scorned after blowing off last night's Late Show an hour before taping, the New York Daily News reports. "This just doesn't smell right. This is not the way a tested hero behaves," Letterman raged. "Somebody's putting something in his Metamucil." McCain told Letterman he was rushing back to Washington, but in fact was still in town, preparing for an interview with Katie Couric. More »

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    • McCain Launches Another Hail Mary

      Slate  |  Sep 24, 08 9:26 PM CDT

      McCain Launches Another Hail Mary

      (Newser) - John McCain's decision to suspend his campaign to work on the bailout feels like another Hail Mary pass—his second in a month, counting the Sarah Palin pick—from a candidate slipping in the polls and looking for a bold move, writes John Dickerson in Slate. Given that it's not exactly clear what McCain can accomplish in Washington on an issue that is anything but his strong suit, it's doubtful that the move "would pass his own laugh test." More »

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    • Obama: Friday's Debate Should Go On

      CNN  |  Sep 24, 08 4:04 PM CDT

      Obama: Friday's Debate Should Go On

      (Newser) - Barack Obama disagrees with John McCain and says "it's more important than ever" to hold the first presidential debate Friday, CNN reports. Obama spoke soon after McCain called for a postponement, announcing that he was suspending his campaign to return to Washington and work on the financial bailout. So is the debate on or off? Stay tuned, but Obama says he will continue to prepare for it. More »

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    • Mac: Delay Debate to Focus on Economy

      Associated Press  |  Sep 24, 08 2:47 PM CDT

      Mac: Delay Debate to Focus on Economy

      (AP) - John McCain says he's directing his staff to work with Barack Obama's campaign and the debate commission to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis. In a statement today, McCain says he will stop campaigning after addressing Bill Clinton's Global Initiative session tomorrow and return to Washington to focus on the nation's financial problems. More »