With the Republican revolt in the House of Representatives, President Bush is now confirmed as the weakest Commander-in-Chief in modern history.

He puts Jimmy Carter in the shade. Just as well America faces no serious problems...

A big opportunity for leadership now from Mr McCain or Mr Obama (or both?) - do they have what it takes?

And as a backdrop for Sarah Palin's prime-time outing on Thursday, it could not be worse. I hear she has been accusing Joe Biden of being old. Eh?