Obama's Thursday In Washington

Barack Obama met with President Bush and other bipartisan leaders at Bush's invitation.

Obama said he decided not to insert himself into the bipartisan bailout negotiations being conducted competently by Congressman Chris Dodd. He consulted by phone with Democratic leaders and Administration officials throughout the day and made himself available to assist in any way needed.

Obama told CBS's Katie Couric,

"It's important not to inject presidential politics into this...because I think sometimes that prevents things from getting done. It's amazing what you can get done wehn you're not looking to try to get credit for it."