In recent weeks, as economic conditions have worsened, the main thrust of McCain's campaign has been to attack Obama with murky assertions over his ties to controversial figures or scandal-plagued political groups, a tactic that smacks of desperation.

His selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate, a move intended to energize the ticket and galvanize the Republican party, has rallied some supporters, but left others, including some in his own party, wondering whether McCain had put politics ahead of prudence.

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Obama's greatest strength could be the promise he holds of restoring American credibility on the world stage. Obama is a natural diplomat. He puts people at ease rather than on the defensive. He knows how to incorporate the views of others while hewing to what he knows to be right: democracy, free trade, action on global warming and prudent deployment of military resources.

Why The Red Sox Losing Is A Good Thing

Said in August, September and October and when they passed the first stimulus that they needed job creation stimulus not free money.  

I will say it again, we need emergency legislation on job creation to the tune of 750 bn.  We need infrastructure, green and more green jobs.

Every day that passes is a month in legislation time and a 3 months in cash hitting the street and 6 months before it takes hold and really helps.

While 10 million americans are unemployed, and tens of thousands are facing it every week, the FED and our candidates are completely focused on talking points and the banking system which had an emergency bill passed already.