On Nov. 4, Who Will You Hail To?

Gut-busting turmoil in the financial markets. Two wars engulfing the Middle East. Lipstick on pigs. With the fate of the free world hinging on November, it's easy to get flummoxed – but the Hustle's here to help. Hail to the Hustle is the Chronicle's new 2008 election video blog, covering all the highlights, lowlights, and sidewinding shenanigans of the 2008 presidential race all month long – plus some runs closer to home. Hail to the Hustle starts Thursday, Oct. 2, with a breakdown of the first presidential debate and a preview of the upcoming Palin/Biden gaffe-fest. Get your Hustle on, starting today, at austinchronicle.com/hustle.