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National Review asks: Did WaMu fail because it employed minorities?
Glenn Greenwald
And a conservative professor warns that Barack Obama was assisted by affirmative action and has a "thinly veiled hatred for this country's unique culture and institutions."
McCain’s looming debate debacle
Walter Shapiro
Leading Republicans say that, short of total gridlock on the economic bailout, a McCain no-show on Friday would be "a huge political mistake."
A bad night for McCain-Palin
Alex Koppelman, Mark Schone
Both members of the Republican ticket were interviewed for newscasts Thursday night; neither performed particularly well.
Congress hits the panic button
Mike Madden
As George Bush speaks of doom and gloom, lawmakers fret about whether it's worse to pass a bailout plan or not to pass a bailout plan. And Republicans get nervous.
Reid: McCain “only hurt the process”
Mike Madden
Prominent Democrats say McCain contributed little during a White House meeting and showed no desire to participate in negotiations Thursday night.
Obama suggests McCain at fault for snag in negotiations
Alex Koppelman
In an interview with CBS, Barack Obama implies presidential politics got in the way of an agreement.
Bailout bill might need a bailout
Mike Madden
A meeting at the White House yields little progress towards a deal on a big Wall Street bailout, and House Republicans are now pushing their own plan.
McCain bringing campaign advisor to White House meeting
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama was reportedly told not to bring any campaign staffers to the Thursday afternoon meeting, but John McCain will be accompanied by one of his campaign's economic advisors.
House Republicans say no deal
Mike Madden
A bailout for Wall Street is almost ready to go, but the House GOP is still balking. A meeting at the White House is coming up soon.
Obama speaks about economy in new ad
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama hasn't suspended his campaign; instead, he's speaking directly to voters again.
Who’s your sugar mama?
Catherine Price
Large political donations from women are up dramatically since 2000 -- and it may not entirely be because of Clinton and Palin.
Correction on Sarah Palin
Glenn Greenwald
My prior defenses of Palin's candidacy have been proven wrong.
Friday’s debate: A bizarre game of chicken
Walter Shapiro
McCain is now unlikely to show up for the first scheduled showdown with Obama. Master stroke or campaign in meltdown?
What to expect from the presidential debates
Thomas Schaller
Salon asked three experts, all of whom have helped presidential candidates prep for past contests, what it will take for McCain or Obama to emerge as the winner.
Obama, McCain issue joint statement
Alex Koppelman
John McCain's bombshell earlier in the day made the show of unity essentially moot, but the two put together a statement anyway.
Did bad polling news make McCain jumpy?
Gabriel Winant
The campaign's momentum has been shifting to Obama, as polls show a nearly universal lack of faith in the economy, and support for Obama as the man to fix it.
Obama: “This is exactly the time” for a debate
Alex Koppelman
At a press conference, Barack Obama dismisses John McCain's idea to postpone Friday's debate.
Reid: McCain, Obama “would not be helpful” in negotiations
Alex Koppelman
Democratic leader Harry Reid releases a statement saying that John McCain's move to suspend his campaign won't help.
Obama camp: “The debate is on”
Alex Koppelman
A senior official in the Obama campaign told ABC News that the Democratic nominee still plans to debate Friday, and the commission in charge is going ahead.
McCain is suspending his campaign to work on bailout
Alex Koppelman
The Republican presidential nominee announces that he's putting his campaign on hold -- and asks that the first debate be delayed.
Obama goes over the top in bashing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Juan Cole
Once again, U.S. politicians, including both Sarah Palin and Barack Obama, pile on the Iranian president. Why does Larry King (!) sound like the adult in the room?
McCain aide’s firm being paid by Freddie Mac
Alex Koppelman
John McCain said Sunday that his campaign manager hasn't been involved with the company for several years, but the aide's firm is only now being removed from the payroll.
How ghost-writing letters to the editor for McCain works
Mark Schone
Salon asked Margriet Oostveen for proof that she had ghost-written letters to the editor for the McCain campaign. Here are the guidelines, talking points, and sample letters she was given.
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