If county and city officials are that mistrustful of their constituents, they need to find a more guaranteed source of financing, even if it means collecting more taxes.
On the other hand, the union will hold debt and preferred stock that helps guarantee its health care trust will be financed even if the new company falters.
Higher labor costs, rising malpractice insurance premiums and other expenses have all battered the nonprofits' finances, even if some have benefited from the growing demand for their services.
But he said the Greek bailout's effect would be muted by the fact that the main opposition parties all supported measures to stabilize Greece's finances, even if they disagreed over the exact methods.
"The trouble is that most people still need financing, even if just 30 percent, and banks aren't interested in lending," unless it is to sell a repossessed home, said Mark Stucklin of the Web site Spanish Property Insight.
The consensus among those who write and counsel about gender and money is that couples need to discuss their finances, even if they do not want to or fear it is going to be painful.
Asked if he would use public financing even if Mr. Obama did not, Mr. McCain said: "If Senator Obama goes back on his commitment to the American people, then obviously we have to rethink our position.
The Twins' lease at the Metrodome in Minneapolis expires after this year, and Watkins says he will build a new stadium with private financing, even if Minnesota's government does not spend any money on the project.
"He was thinking of the Obama challenge to the Republican nominee," Mr. Trippi said, adding that Mr. Edwards would "entertain" relying on public financing even if the Republican does not.
