Lost in this week’s market craziness (and with good reason) is the minor issue of President Bush’s legacy.
Two term president’s usually begin thinking about their place in history during the final months of their administration. After all, there’s not much left for a lame duck but to run out the clock and ponder their legacy.
In the case of President Bush, this can’t be a pleasant experience. I’ll probably delve more deeply...
McCain, Obama call for greater bank security (AP)
AP - Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain worked to cool the partisan heat of the financial crisis, with both calling for Congress to regroup and act quickly to prevent a...
Obama, McCain seek political gain in credit crisis (AP)
AP - White House rivals John McCain and Barack Obama combined televised attack ads with statesmanlike appeals for bipartisanship on Tuesday as they vied for political gain in the shadow of...
To Those Who Still Oppose The Bailout…
…listen to Megan McArdle: It is worth noting, in answer to the libertarians who are wary of government intervention in the economy, that if there is a serious crash, we will get even...
Can Obama Rise to the Occasion?
The bailout deal has fallen apart, Washington Mutual has failed and John McCain may skip tonight’s presidential debate. But hey, at least it’s Friday. I’m not easily flustered, but all...
Palin: US could face another Great Depression (AP)
AP - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said Wednesday that the United States could be headed for another Great Depression if Congress doesn't act on the financial crisis.
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