The three presidential contenders had a bit of a showdown Thursday over the economy. Barack Obama gave a major address in New York, while Hillary Clinton spoke in North Carolina. They criticized each other, as well as John McCain, who barked back.

Obama on the economy:

Hillary Clinton says sometimes the 3 a.m. call is about the economy: (Clinton’s campaign did not post her entire speech, but you can read more of it here.)

John McCain sounds off on the economy and the Democrats, here.

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