Wall Street BailOut

President Bush took to the podium again this morning in an attempt to salvage his endangered financial rescue package, warning lawmakers that the United States will face a "painful and lasting" economic downturn if they do not approve a bailout.

Appearing drawn and frustrated, Bush said in remarks at the White House that this is a "critical moment" for the U.S. economy. He noted that yesterday's single-day loss on the stock market, estimated at more than $1 trillion, was greater than the highest estimated cost of his administration's bailout plan.

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Palin-Biden debate!




Palin-Biden Debate- HISTORICAL
-- Palin, 44, has been shielded from reporters, giving only three interviews since being named McCain's No. 2, and she appeared hesitant and heavily coached in those sessions. She does not need to be a policy expert, but must prove herself capable of stepping into the presidency if anything happens to McCain. At 72, he would be the oldest president to start a first term.

-- Biden, 65, has a reputation for being verbose, mistake-prone and at times condescending. If he is aggressive with Palin it could backfire, so he is most likely to talk directly to the audience about Obama and McCain and largely ignore Palin.