Though they may not see eye-to-eye on much, it seems the presidential candidates can agree on one thing -- the sagging U.S. economy is one of the issues that really matters most to voters.
It has been a hot topic on the campaign trail.
"I had school loans of $35,000 that are now $68,000 dollars, because I can't afford to pay the payment.
Each candidate tried again on Thursday to prove they're the one that can change the nation's finances around. Though he once admitted he didn't know much about the economy, John McCain now says he's the man with the best economic plan.
"This plan is focused on people. People decide if they need help. They apply for assistance and if approved, the government under the home program supports them in getting a new mortgage that they can afford," McCain said.
In Pennsylvania -- the state where Hillary Clinton is slowly losing ground to Barack Obama -- the New York senator called McCain's plan too little, too late.
"Well, today Sen. McCain decided he would do something for homeowners. But we shouldn't have waited a year. If we had done what I said we should start doing months ago, we would be on a better case today, here in Lafayette and all across Indiana," Clinton said.
Obama took his message to the state that will cast its vote next month.
"We can't wait to create good jobs and wages. That's why I'm running right here and right now for president of the United States," Obama said.
Higher gas prices, unemployment and foreclosures seem to indicate that the economy will be the main issue all the way through the November election.
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