Despite some solid retail news, the Dow took a 237 point tumble today.

While the Dow's drop caused investors heartburn, Dick Cheney was the one who received treatment for an irregular heartbeat.

Back and Forth: Ben Smith has the Obama campaign's response to the Clinton attack I mentioned earlier today. Clinton flack Phil Singer responds to the response with this:

"The Obama campaign's failure to deny that it committed campaign finance violations speaks volumes. Instead of launching irrelevant attacks, Senator Obama should answer a simple question: Did Obama campaign officials direct the Hopefund to make contributions to officials and entities in states holding nominating contests? If the answer is no, they should just be direct and say so."

The Beeb is reporting that Pervez Musharraf will hang up the camos within days.

Sarkozy tries to keep calm in the suburbs.

Trent Lott was the story of the day, but Indiana Rep. Julia Carson is calling it quits too.

John Edwards: Trial Lawyer in Chief.

Gore called his meeting with Bush today "cordial" and "substantive."

Meanwhile, President Bush is cautiously optimistic about his big Middle East Peace Summit set for tomorrow in Annapolis.

If you've got a free hour to spare (and, really, who doesn't?) check out my appearance on C-Span's Washington Journal yesterday morning (the 11/25 show) starting at the 30 minute mark.