Over the last 8 years the federal deficit has risen to historical levels - so has the personal debt of our citizens. Americans are encountering a financial crisis, spending money they don't have and running up huge debt with credit cards. The federal government needs to set the example by creating a balanced budget and real fiscal responsibility.

They aren't fiscally responsible anymore. They haven't been for eight years. Obama should claim the mantel of the more fiscally responsible. He should talk more about the budget cuts he plans to make and how he plans to balance the budget. He should give specifics, like which specific broken programs he plans to nix and how much they'll save.

When Sarah Palin became mayor of Wasilla, the town had zero indebtedness. Nada. By the time she left office to begin her inexplicable rise to national prominence, the town owed a cool $20 million. More Republican fiscal responsibility at work.

we should add on to the attack of "continue the bush tax cuts for millionaire"

add...Mcain will continue the middle class economic squeeze...obama will give the middle class relief...

add... Mcain will take a credit card out in the name of your kids and grandkids...Obama will pay for what he proposes and invest responsibly...

Obama has put forth many ideas related to transparency -- negotiations broadcast on C-SPAN, "Google for government", etc. This is unique among presidential politics and should be made a central dimension of the campaign. He should also take care to link it to being fiscally responsible.