Monday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

As Chris notes, the President is headed to Wall Street today. Lehman Brothers went under a year ago today. It was a stunning economic event -- and changed the trajectory of the presidential campaign. At this time a year ago, John McCain was leading in many polls. But, McCain's erratic response to the economic crisis changed the election. Thankfully.

Wall Street, of course, wants to put this whole mess behind it and continue with business as usual.

This week, we should get a clearer sense about the health insurance reform debate. Tomorrow is September 15th -- a date used by many as a deadline for some kind of closure from the "Gang of Six." We need some leadership in the Senate. ASAP.

Let's get it started.....