Swiss bank buys, in one fell swoop, UBS's balance sheet of swamp junk. Deficit jumps to an estimated $1 trillion, an extra $8,620 of federal debt for each family. Video: Plumber Joe reacts to the debate (see the original Plumber Joe video). Palin loves how the Rays
"And that's really what this campaign is going to be about." In last night's debate, McCain again corrected course--though too little, too late. Op: But it's our own fault too, and everybody knows it. From London, the view of the American
Should Obama win, the smears won't stop--he'll face the same treatment Bill Clinton received. Following his endorsement of Obama, Christopher Buckley tenders his resignation to The National Review. What dysfunction the election's wrought at The National Review--and other conservatives who've
Talks between Russia and Georgia collapse, "some breathing space" needed to handle procedural points. The West must understand that Russia does not see herself as the losing side that must be punished for the cold war. Thomas Frank defends his friend, Bill Ayers. How to write an article
Pre-empted by Obama's Monday policy details, McCain offers critique, releases his own economic prescriptions. Why, format-wise, the third debate may be the best yet. Video: Fired-up Donna Brazile on the election's final days. 106-year-old nun barraged with attention after endorsing Obama,
The hysterical accusations of socialism from conservatives echo similar accusations leveled at black leaders in the past. Forget October surprises; pre-election means Hail Mary passes as Bush suggests industry should decide which animals are in threat. Graphic: Gain on $10,000 investment under Democrat, Republican presidencies. Get to the
Obama supporters voice concern that polls show more the desire to appear tolerant than how people will really vote. Op: Expect a McCain reboot before Wednesday's debate; initial suggestions of narrowing gap are overly charitable. Learning from 2004's mistakes, Obama campaign follows the Rove model, going
Comparing the candidates' planes: food options, security, presence of Starbucks. Ranks of blue-collar females are reconsidering everything from Sen. Obama's policies to their comfort level with his race. About that $3-million "overhead projector" McCain was talking about during the last debate. One only
Connecticut becomes third state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage. Notes on Bill Ayers' work in Hyde Park and why he won Chicago's "Citizen of the Year" award. "I feel very guilty, therefore I must be very important." Official apologies and
Op: The bail-out will work if people believe in it, talk it up, but know this: Wall Street's collapse will hit Main Street hardest. History, a great depression, is not about to repeat itself. North Korea expected to be removed from state sponsors of terrorism list, yet
