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Old people Facebook disasters
Michael Martin
Professionals over 30 have joined the networking site in droves, but with great convenience can come great embarrassment.
A bailout deal for everyone?
Andrew Leonard
Congress says it has a deal with a little bit of everything mixed in. New York markets breathe a sigh of relief. And Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo ...
Clinton: Yes, we can fix the economy
Mike Madden
Back on the campaign trail in Michigan, this time for Obama, Hillary Clinton urged her former supporters to get behind the Democratic ticket.
Big Dog, both campaign heads on TV
Thomas Schaller
Will Bill Clinton deign to mention Barack Obama by name on "Meet the Press" today?
Obama and McCain face off
Walter Shapiro
Friday's debate was no decisive showdown. But for undecided voters watching, did Obama look too green or McCain too mean?
Saturday morning debate roundup
Thomas Schaller
Next-day results, responses and reactions to the first presidential debate.
Say “Nevada!”
Alex Koppelman
Language matters in debates, and Barack Obama has missed a big opportunity.
Live-blogging the debate, No. 1
Thomas Schaller
Chime in with your comments on the first Obama-McCain debate here.
House GOP whip: McCain “stopped a deal from finalizing”
Alex Koppelman
John McCain can probably do without the kind of praise one member of the House Republican leadership gave him Friday.
McCain’s flailing panic
Glenn Greenwald
In less than 48 hours, he went from "I'm too patriotic to debate unless there's a deal" to "I'm going to the debate even though there's no deal."
McCain proves he’s unfit to serve
Joe Conason
His threat to skip Friday night's debate and his economic grandstanding are signs of desperation. Does he even know what he believes anymore?
McCain facing political disaster
Alex Koppelman
Before he resumed his campaign, John McCain seemed to be standing in the way of progress on a bailout; that could hurt him, badly, and his team seems worried.
The debate is on
Alex Koppelman
John McCain will attend tonight's presidential debate; in announcing the decision, his campaign blames Barack Obama and other Democrats for the stalled negotiations on a bailout.
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.
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