Barack Obama actually said...

"Stakes in this election could not be higher. They could not be clearer."

"We can't steer ourselves out of this crisis by taking the same disastrous road. And that's what this election is about."

"The stakes in this election could not be higher. They could not be clearer. You know, we are in the midst of the most serious financial crisis in generations."

"He tried to explain himself again this morning by saying what he meant to say was that the American workers are strong. But we know Senator McCain meant what he said the first time because he has said..."