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Former Citigroup CEO: Unemployment Will Hit 9 Percent

Sanford Weill predicts 'biggest drop' in GDP; CBS Host doesn't mention ties to private equity fund.

McCain Campaign "Stoking" Unjust Fears of Vote Fraud

Katharine Seelye: McCain's comments "threw another log onto a fire already burning in the conservative blogosphere and on talk radio..."

UCLA Economists: Government Intervention Prolonged Great Depression

2004 study found FDR's 'misguided policies' delayed recovery.

Scary Religious Conservatives Battling Gay Marriage in California

A "wind-whipped wildfire" of religious conservatives are battling gay marriage in California "in stunningly apocalyptic terms," reports Laurie Goodstein.

NY Times Dismisses Growth in Dire '08 Outlook; Says Bush in 'Denial' about Economy

Other major newspapers are neutral or cautiously optimistic about economic predictions for 2008.

CNN: Raising Minimum Wage Leads to Job Growth

Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez sparks controversy with 'Your $$$$$' hosts by suggesting that minimum wage hikes hurt businesses.

Charles Barkley Predicts 'Reverse Bradley Effect'

Former NBA star says race will play role on Election Day, but thinks some may look beyond because Obama presidency benefits them economically.

'Nightly News' Decries Wall Street Salaries, Hails FDR-Style Regulation

NBC segment warns of 'villagers with torches,' features liberal Rep. Barney Frank in attack on executive compensation.

Obama Camp Blasts Fox News, Drudge Report for Driving Socialism Complaints

Democrat spokesman statement and appears on 'America's Election HQ' to accuse outlets of 'trumping up' charges about redistributing wealth.

Time Magazine's Picture-Perfect Pitch of Obama

For all intents and purposes, the latest issue is a Barack campaign flyer.