"It's still the economy, stupid"

Stocks plummet on economic fear

Stocks tumbled today, with the Dow falling below 10,000 for the first time in nearly four years. At one point, the Dow was down more than 700 points. The sell-off came despite Friday's signing of a $700 billion bailout bill for U.S. financial institutions. European governments also are rushing to prop up failing financial firms, CNNMoney reports. developing story

BLOGGERS NOTE: But what is the focus of McCain's Campaign ads today with only 29 days left until the election?  William Ayers and other distractions, no REAL issues.  He truley doesn't get it and his hockey mom just says whatever they write for her.

Did Sarah Palin ever get back to Kaite Couric with those facts?

Palin: I can give you examples of things that John McCain has done, that has shown his foresight, his pragmatism, and his leadership abilities. And that is what America needs today. 

Couric: I'm just going to ask you one more time - not to belabor the point. Specific examples in his 26 years of pushing for more regulation. 

Palin: I'll try to find you some and I'll bring them to you.

Read the entire transcript on cbsnews.com

BLOGGERS NOTE: If I missed something which I doubt please let me know