Politics:
McCain suspends campaign, wants to delay Friday’s debate until bailout bill is passed- This has nothing to do with the fact that McCain is trailing in the polls, has no clear economic message, and hasn’t devoted even a 1/16 the time Obama has to debate prep. No. It has nothing to do with that [Crooks and Liars]
Bush to Address Nation to Push Bailout – Well, this is sure to restore Investor confidence. [CNN]
McCain’s Embattled Campaign Manager Skips Lunch With Reporters - Everyday, the McCain campaign’s relationship with the media seems more and more like a messy divorce proceeding. [Talking Points Memo]
Music:
Obama to release Yes We Can campaign soundtrack - What better way to shake your “celebrity” image than have a whole bunch of elitist, arugula eating, musicians record a soundtrack for your campaign! [Paste Magazine]
V Festival 2008: Amy Winehouse And The Verve Return – Everyday, Amy Winehouse looks more and more like Richard Ashcroft, so it’s only appropriate they’re both performing at V Festival 2008. [Gigwise]
Weezer Kicks off North American Tour - America yawns. [Spin]
NYC:
MP3 Experiment 5 New York Details - Improv Anywhere somehow makes improv less annoying than usual with their 5thAnnual MP3 Experiment. [Improv Everywhere]
On a $52 Shirt, a Hardscrabble Name - J Crew is apparently now courting poor hipsters in “hardscrabble” Bushwick. [New York Times]
Tags: Blog Roundup, Bush, Bushwick, Improv Everywhere, J Crew, Lunch Skippers, McCain, Obama, Presidential Address, V Festival 2008, Weezer
