"McCain, Obama clash sharply on financial crisis, war policy; Republican calls his rival 'naive'; Democrat links opponent to Bush" by Scott Helman and Susan Milligan, Globe Staff | September 27, 2008
Given the cost of the bailout, McCain floated the idea of freezing government spending except on defense, veterans, and a few other "vital" programs he did not specify. Obama opposed a general spending freeze, saying that some programs, such as early childhood education, are worthy investments.
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And WHY did the PRO-McCain paper cut this?
McCain's campaign declared victory before the debate even happened: The Washington post reported that the campaign-sponsored Internet ads surfaced yesterday on the website of the Wall Street Journal saying, "McCain Wins Debate!"
See: Debate Polls Give Edge to Obama
Karl Rove: McCain Lost - Badly
Oh, that's why.
