WASHINGTON - This time, John McCain kept Barack Obama on the defensive. The feisty Republican tried hard to find a lifeline Wednesday night, challenging his Democratic rival at every turn over his truthfulness, associations and record. By that measure, McCain won the last debate of the 2008 campaign. But that may not be enough. ...more

October 16, 2008

John McCain and Barack Obama outlined steps to counter the faltering economy and plummeting stock market last week, fresh evidence of the dominant role of pocketbook issues in their race for the White House. Here's a look: ...more

October 12, 2008

Some thoughts to ponder the next time you're standing behind 10 people in the slowest line in the local Walmart, grousing that you won't ever shop here again, or at least not until you absolutely need to: ...more

October 4, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama on Monday mocked Sen. John McCain's promise to bring change to Washington, saying the Republican presidential nominee has marched loyally with President Bush and was out of touch with the economic distress of struggling Americans. ...more

September 16, 2008

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain ripped into each other on Thursday over how many houses, fireplaces and even wine cellars they own, using allusions to net worth to deride each other while portraying themselves as able helmsmen for a faltering economy. ...more

August 22, 2008

Rudy Giuliani has shifted his campaign emphasis from law and order and national security to the economy. ...more

January 22, 2008