Oh, So That's Why He Did It
Reporter Jackie Calmes "scrambles" to portray John McCain as desperate on economic issues.
Published: 10/8/2008 1:58 PM ET
"Scrambling to repair his image on economic issues, Senator John McCain proposed during Tuesday night's debate a $300 billion plan authorizing the treasury secretary to buy the mortgages of homeowners in financial trouble and replace them with more affordable loans." - Lead to Jackie Calmes' October 8 post-debate story, "Long History For Proposal On Mortgages By McCain."