NEW YORK STATE -- The wife of Senator John McCain spoke out about what kind of role she would play, or not play, if her husband is elected President.

"I do not ever envision myself as being involved in the McCain administration as it's been put, but my husband and I do talk and I want to be a part of listening to his ideas, too," Cindy McCain said.

While visiting a Harlem school, the prospective First Lady also looked to court former supporters of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on the Senator's home turf.

"Hillary Clinton ran a remarkable race. She is a great inspiration to young girls and women across this land and worldwide and I'm very proud of the race she ran," McCain said.

Both McCains were in the Big Apple Tuesday to attend several big bucks fundraisers. The Arizona Senator trails his Democratic challenger, Barack Obama, significantly in the money race. But before hitting up donors for campaign cash, the Republican nominee took a swipe at Obama's economic policies.

"Under Senator Obama's tax plan, Americans of every background would see their taxes rise. Seniors, parents, small business owners and just about everyone who has a modest investment in the market," John McCain said.

McCain's words came a day after Obama blasted the presumed Republican nominee's economic plan. Obama took no time to respond.

"My plan eliminates capital gains taxes entirely for the small businesses and startups that are the backbone of our economy, as opposed to John McCain's plan which would tax these businesses. I've said that John McCain is running to serve out a third Bush term, but the truth is when it comes to taxes, that's not fair to George Bush," said Barack Obama.

With gas prices skyrocketing and job losses mounting, the economy will likely be the most important domestic campaign issue this November.