The Day in Photos

Terrorists? she said. You should check upstairs. And by the way guys, you're doing a great job here. Can I just say that?

Marv and Dave just weren't sure what to make of these people any more.




‘The superglued dentures smile. Works every time,’ thought Mc Cain.




‘One clap and he winks. Two claps and he invades Iraq. Let’s crank it up,’ thought Dick Cheney. ‘Let’s see what happens with three claps.’



Initially, it had been the kiss of life for the McCain campaign.




'Don’t get me started on Air Force One. I'm going bring so much change with that baby.'

With that, the Illinois Senator made a whoosing noise to illustrate the speed and sound of change.



Designer Natasha Glazkova embraces burka chic, empowering women in the process.




The Celtic Tiger awoke, startled. Three months had passed since it could remember anything. Where am I? it thought.

Palin comparison

Erection loss in the Obama camp has further invigorated the Republican ticket and increased Democratic nerves.

Mr Obama got his first lazy erection eight days ago, two days after the St Paul Convention. Since then pollsters say a marked fall-off in support has been noticeable. Youth and energy, both Obama trademarks two months ago, are now used to describe Sarah Palin.

Erectile dysfunction is commonly linked to notions of power, success and masculinity – attributes both sexes tend to support in leadership contests. The Change candidate’s inability to maintain an erection has turned blue-collar, Reagan Democrats away.

‘This just came out of left field,’ said Craig Schirmer, the Obama state director. ‘There were no problems before September. I think that was clear from the way he walked. But there's 51 days to go, so no, we're not worried. He'll get it back.’

The problem has dogged Democrats in the past, making the Kerry and Gore, not to mention Carter and Mondale campaigns a misery for Democrats.