Oops. Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin chides some people at a rally in Virginia, thinking they were speaking out against her. Turns out they were supporters, and they were only yelling to encourage Palin to talk louder.

Just three weeks from Election Day, national polls hold steady with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama an average of 7 points ahead of GOP rival John McCain. The country's economic woes appear to play more in Obama's favor as he's rated higher on the issue and McCain's favorability rating drops.
Also See: McCain Criticizes Bush Economics

In an address before several supporters at his campaign headquarters in Washington, GOP presidential hopeful John McCain says he'll "whip" Democratic rival Barack Obama's "you-know-what" in their last debate Wednesday.
Also See: GOP Worries About McCain's Strategy

As McCain campaign officials become increasingly discouraged about the direction things are heading, Republican officials and strategists are offering their unsolicited advice on what he should do to win over more voters. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich offers one opinion: "He has to make the case that he's different than Bush and better than Obama on the economy."
Also See: McCain Fights for Pennsylvania

In a high-risk, high-reward strategy, Sen. John McCain's campaign is pouring resources into Pennsylvania, a state that hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate in 20 years. Also See: McCain Calls Charge 'Shocking'