Politics Oct 03 Watch Candidates Spar on Economy in Wake of VP Debate Amid more gloomy economic data, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered their takes on job losses and the financial crisis, one day after Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden sparred over foreign policy and the economy in their…
Economy Oct 03 Watch Sweeping $700 Billion Financial Rescue Wins Final Approval The U.S. economy faced fresh troubles Friday as President Bush signed a $700 billion bailout bill. Analysts weigh the economic picture and Paul Solman recaps week's events.
Politics Oct 02 Watch Biden, Palin Spar on Taxes, Economy, Iraq in Vice Presidential Debate Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin defended their running mates and sparred over tax policy, the war in Iraq and other issues during Thursday night's vice presidential debate. Political analysts and historians discuss the candidates' performances.