The latest on the candidates . . .

McCain

Loses by Not Winning

Politico

Goes on Offensive Early

The Washington Times

Long History for Proposal on Mortgages

The New York Times

Mortgage Plan Would Bail Out Homeowners

Los Angeles Times

Still Targets Pennsylvania, Ohio

The New York Times

Palin Plays to Conservative Base in Florida Rallies

The New York Times

Obama

Local Democratic Politicians Joining in Rally in Indy

Indianapolis Star

Money from Abroad Could Total $3.3 Million

Associated Press

Outspending McCain Nearly 3 to 1 on Television

The Washington Post

Beating the 2004 Benchmarks

Newsweek

State of the Race

In Debate, McCain and Obama Battle Mostly to a Draw

Los Angeles Times

McCain, Obama Clash

Chicago Tribune

Debate Tactics Reflect Shift in Contest’s Dynamics

The Wall Street Journal

Economic Crisis Dominates Debate

The Washington Post

Obama and McCain Clash Over Economy

The New York Times

Campaign Shifts Back to Economic Crisis

Politico