The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain

Takes Credit for Bill Before it Loses

Politico

Team Pegs Vote on Obama, Dems

Detroit Free Press

Concerns About Palin’s Readiness as a Big Test Nears

The New York Times

Earmarks’ Fiscal, Political Impact Is Modest

The Wall Street Journal

Palin: Pakistan Remark Was a Response to a Voter

The Boston Globe

Obama

Biden’s Strategy: Go Easy on Palin

Politico

Misleading Claims by McCain on Tax Plans

The New York Times

Urges Bailout Bill’s Passage

Reuters

Out in Front in National Polls

The Boston Herald

State of the Race

McCain Blames Democrats for Bailout Failure; Obama Says Look at the Record

Los Angeles Times

An Appeal and a Blame Game

The Washington Post

Candidates Try to Sidestep Fallout of Failed Vote

The Wall Street Journal

Palin Gets Ready For Eagerly Awaited Debate With Biden

The Washington Post

In Bailout Vote, a Leadership Breakdown

The New York Times

Ohio Election Officials Brace for Early Voting

Associated Press

Wave of New Colorado Voters Registered

Rocky Mountain News