The American Public Fights Back

The public has spoken about the bailout and the answer, at least for now, is "no way." Amid great drama, the House voted down the plan, 228 to 205.

Congress has been flooded by angry phone calls and emails from many constituents opposed to the $700 billion bailout. So even Members inclined to support the legislation have been subjected to intense pressure from the American public.

Americans are grappling with the most basic principles of our national identity - the role of government and the merits of a free-market system. The debate has opened up a dividing line. Where do you stand?


This is the real question at stake here. Below is a clip that goes into more details



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