Obama statement: “History will not judge President Bush kindly for his failure to act in a way that could’ve prevented or alleviated this economic crisis.” Read it here.

Read more on Obama’s view of the economy from Monday presser transcript here.

Clinton tells reporters: Bush, congressional leaders should skip the Easter recess to deal with economy that’s “in the soup.” Also releases economic statement.

McCain senior policy advisor: “Senator McCain has complete confidence in Chairman Bernanke and the actions of the Federal Reserve.” Full statement here.