The Charlotte Economy

If you're looking for a unique locale to assess the political effects of the market meltdown, try Charlotte, North Carolina.

It's a banking center - home of Wachovia and Bank of America.  Obama has had strength in Raleigh/Durham.... The banking crisis and re-focusing on the economy could be a boost in Charlotte area suburbs; a perception of McCain's lack of dexterity on the issue could cost him key votes in a close state.

And now we learn that Obama will visit there on Saturday....