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*Of course, there are political risks for both parties. "The risks for Obama are considerable. He and the Democrats will have no one else to blame if the package fails to boost the economy," Politico's Martin and Raju write. "Still seeking a way forward from their Election Day thumping, [Republicans] risk appearing out of touch as the unemployment rate jumps to 7.6 percent and a popular new president is appearing to seek their support to address the crisis.

*Arlen Specter, one of the moderates who forged a compromise, lays out his support in the Washington Post, arguing as Obama has that the country couldn't afford any delay. "The unemployment figures announced Friday, the latest earnings reports and the continuing crisis in banking make it clear that failure to act will leave the United States facing a far deeper crisis in three or six months. By then the cost of action will be much greater -- or it may be too late."