Economy With Summit, Bush Seeks Solution To Crisis September 25, 2008 Amid the ongoing financial crisis, the Bush administration called the McCain and Obama campaigns into the Oval Office for an emergency summit. With Summit, Bush Seeks Solution To Crisis Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95054403/95047748" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Charting McCain's 'Suspended Campaign' September 25, 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain said Wednesday that he was temporarily halting any campaign activities until Congress cuts a deal on the financial bailout. Although McCain is not out stumping, he's still pretty visible as he grants interviews and heads to Washington, D.C.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Obama, McCain To Meet With Bush On Economy September 25, 2008 The presidential hopefuls accepted Bush's invitation to discuss the $700 billion rescue proposal for Wall Street with him and congressional leaders on Thursday. The meeting follows a topsy-turvy day that left the election's first debate in limbo. Obama, McCain To Meet With Bush On Economy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95026107/95026087" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain's Straight Talk Express Less Talkative September 24, 2008 John McCain made news Tuesday by taking questions from the media. It's a big change from the days when the Republican presidential nominee was known for his straight talk express. McCain's Straight Talk Express Less Talkative Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94973395/94973355" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Bailout Plan Makes McCain 'Deeply Uncomfortable' September 23, 2008 Republican presidential hopeful John McCain called Monday for bipartisan oversight of the Bush Administration's proposed bailout of the U.S. financial markets. Campaigning in Scranton, Pa., McCain said the current plan makes him "deeply uncomfortable" because one man, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, would have control over all that money. Bailout Plan Makes McCain 'Deeply Uncomfortable' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94921441/94921422" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain Takes Aim At Obama For Economic Woes September 19, 2008 In rallies in Green Bay, Wis., and Blaine, Minn., John McCain launched an aggressive assault on rival Barack Obama, saying the Democrat is part of the reason why there has been a sharp decline in the confidence of the financial markets. McCain Takes Aim At Obama For Economic Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94825962/94825942" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy McCain Dogged By His Economic Comments September 19, 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain is facing tough questions about how he would deal with the current financial crisis. Earlier in the campaign he admitted that he was not an expert on Wall Street. On Thursday, he proposed creating a trust to review mortgage and financial institutions, identify weaker ones and strengthen them before insolvency. McCain Dogged By His Economic Comments Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94795767/94795743" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Vox Politics McCain on the Message Offensive September 18, 2008 The McCain Campaign Goes on the Message Offensive
Election 2008 McCain Courts Michigan's Working Class Vote September 18, 2008 As Wall Street continued to be rocked by turmoil, the presidential candidates touted economic reforms to voters. Republican John McCain, campaigning in the battleground state of Michigan, told a crowd there he would fight for working people. McCain Courts Michigan's Working Class Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94748532/94748509" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Wall Street Puts Economy Back On Campaign Radar September 17, 2008 The 2008 presidential campaign has shifted focus rapidly all year, often from one political kerfuffle to the next. This week, though, it's back to issue No. 1 for voters: the economy. Both Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are on message. Wall Street Puts Economy Back On Campaign Radar Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94729663/94729621" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain Calls For Financial Crisis Commission September 17, 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain proposed Tuesday setting up a high-profile commission to study the financial crisis in hopes of stabilizing U.S. markets. He also called for tighter federal regulations on Wall Street, and railed against Barack Obama's tax plan. McCain Calls For Financial Crisis Commission Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94699102/94699058" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain Blasts Wall Street For Financial Woes September 16, 2008 Republican John McCain berated Wall Street, a day after he said the fundamentals of the economy were still strong despite the economic troubles. Campaigning with his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, he said regulation needs to be streamlined. McCain Blasts Wall Street For Financial Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94680771/94681281" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail McCain: 'I Know Americans Are Hurting Now' September 16, 2008 The financial crisis on Wall Street has made its way into the presidential campaign. Both major party nominees are taking stances on how they would manage the turmoil. On Monday, Republican presidential nominee John McCain blamed the problems on a broken regulatory system and corporate greed. He said the fundamentals of the economy are at risk. McCain: 'I Know Americans Are Hurting Now' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94658925/94658898" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Vox Politics Sept. 11 Brings Peace On The Campaign Trail September 12, 2008 Sept. 11 Brings Peace On The Campaign Trail