Obama unveils middle class 'rescue plan'

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones TOLEDO, Ohio -- With just 22 days to go until voters hit the polls, Obama announced a series of proposals designed to help Americans weather the economic crisis, including tax credits to promote job growth and measures to help people stay in their homes. Obama has been trying to convince voters that he would be a better steward of the economy than his rival, arguing that he offers steady leadership, can relate to the economic concerns of ordinary Americans and will a champion for the middle class. He has consistently tried to portray McCain as erratic, out of touch and beholden to special interests, big corporations and the rich. Polls over the last few weeks suggest the Democrat is doing a better job of connecting with voters on economic issues.   "We can’t wait to help workers and families and communities who are struggling right now -- who don’t know if their job or their retirement will be there tomorrow; who don’t know if ... (link)