Column of the Day

If there's one column that you should read today, it's this one.

Basically, Americans have a choice regarding the financial mess. They can choose to teach Wall St. a lesson or fix the financial mess. They can't do both.

Consider such options as you talk to/listen to/read the candidate's positions on this over the next few days. What's the option if they oppose the bailout (and don't settle for the "We can't give Wall St. a blank check" line. This is too big for the standard talking points)? If they oppose the bailout, are they prepared for an economy that could be in a rough spot for years?

If they support the bailout, what steps are they taking to make sure this doesn't happen again? What will they do to reduce the mountains of debt that will come along with the bailout?

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