The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain

A Scrappy Fighter, Honed His Debating Style In and Out of Politics

The New York Times

More Critical of Bailout Plan, Faults Oversight

The New York Times

Palin to Meet With World Leaders in New York

The Washington Times

Palin Skips Fundraisers; Focuses on Prep, Crowds

Politico

Paints Obama as Born of the Chicago Democratic Machine

The Chicago Tribune

Obama

Balances Crisis With Fund Raising

The Wall Street Journal

Biden Criticizes Ad Hitting McCain as Technologically Inept

Politico

Carries Uneven Record as Debater to First Contest With McCain

The New York Times

Targets Hispanics in Nevada, Market Crisis `Ground Zero’

Bloomberg

NRA Rolls Out Four Ads Against

Real Clear Politics

State of the Race

Candidates Keep Their Bailout Stances to Themselves

The Wall Street Journal

Obama, McCain Continue Gabs over Economy

Los Angeles Times

Financial Industry’s Campaign Donations Could Help it in Bailout

Los Angeles Times

Nominees Get Specific About Their Rescue Plans

The Hill

Obama, McCain In Tight Race in Va., Poll Shows

The Washington Post

Campaign Promises Unlikely to Hold Up in Wake of Bailout

USA Today