Bailout Compromises, Palin's Troop Surge, Liu for Comptroller

The bailout agreement is almost done, and both sides have compromised. [The Crypt] 

Sarah Palin called for a surge in Afghanistan in her interview with Katie Couric. [CBS] 

Palin asked for and was given an extension to file her financial disclosure forms, until the day after her debate with Joe Biden. [A.P.] 

Michael Crowley warns against jumping to conclusions, writing, "McCain is not toast." [The Stump] 

Obama is still committed to debating. [The Page] 

John Liu is likely to get into the now-less-crowded city comptroller race. [City Room] 

Randy Kuhl continues to take criticism for refusing to debate his congressionl opponent. [Fighting 29th] 

State Senate candidate Brian Foley is making a change-related pitch to voters. [Spin Cycle]