Jeff Poor

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Sen. Sessions Slams 'Investment Banker' Paulson

Alabama Republican says fear, time pressure being used to push GM bailout; warns against advocating George Soros-type economic policy.

CNBC's Macke Recommends Complete Takeover of General Motors

"Fast Money" panelist says if government won't allow the preferred free-market solution, it should take full federal control instead

Post's Pearlstein: Raising Taxes During Slowdown Not a Bad Thing

Pultizer Prize-winning business columnist tells MSNBC taxpayer money in government hands good for economy.

Financial Times Editor Doubts 'Ripple Effect' of GM Failure

Policymakers insist bailout for automakers necessary, but Francesco Guerrera tells CNBC it's less important than rescuing financial institutions

Krugman: Government Should Spend $600 Billion to Solve Economic Woes

Nobel Prize-winning NY Times columnist tells CNBC government should allocate 4 percent of GDP for 'stimulus.'

CNBC Contributor Proposes Higher Taxes on Cheap Energy

Mesirow Financial chief economist suggests creating artificial demand for expensive alternative fuels if oil prices drop too low.

CBS Finds Worst-Case Economic Hardship Story; Blames $4 Gas, Bailouts

'Evening News' follows other national media to Elkhart, Ind., where restaurateur is threatened by slowdown.

Obama's Chief of Staff Pick a Freddie Mac Alum - Will Media Notice?

Rep. Rahm Emanuel held paid position on troubled GSE's board from 2000-2002, when Freddie Mac was accused of accounting and campaign finance irregularities.

Cramer: Stop Deporting Illegal Aliens to Solve Housing Woes

'Mad Money' host details roadmap to financial fix: bail out automakers, utilize more natural gas, end deportations.

Dean: DNC Uses Credit Card Data to Predict Votes

Democratic chair says analysts track personal spending to predict voting habits, claims Republicans pioneered tactic.

Dem Congressman: 'Simplistic Notion that People Who Have Wealth are Entitled to Keep It'

Video shows Va. Rep. Moran blasting rich people for having 'an antipathy towards the means of redistributing wealth.'

Coal State Gov. Sides with Obama on 'Bankrupting' Industry

Democratic state executive defends presidential hopeful's promise to destroy industry.

Workers at Top Wall Street Firms Give Millions More to Dems

Media echo liberal claim they represent Main Street not Wall Street, but Democratic candidates receive more cash from firms boosted by bailout.

Greenpeace Resurrects JFK for Global Warming Ad Campaign

Web video depicts dead president warning climate change 'threatens our very existence,' claims 'technology and renewable energy offers the last remaining hope.'

CBS Features Left-Wing Activist Group in Rate Cut Coverage

'Evening News' highlights group tossing couches on Fannie Mae's lawn demanding a homeowner bailout.

Obama's Tax Ad Distorts Heritage Foundation Analysis

Conservative organization insists Democrat's campaign pull misleading TV spot meant as 'intentional attempt to mislead and misinform voters.'

Olbermann Distorts Limbaugh's Obama Critique as Pro-Slavery

Conservative talk show host says Democratic presidential candidate rejected constitution for lack of redistributive powers, not for race reasons.

Obama Confuses Black 1970s Sitcoms in NC Speech

In attempt to 'move on up' to the White House, candidate's folksy class warfare speech confuses 'Sanford and Son' with 'The Jeffersons.'

Stephanopoulos Notes McCain's Dramatic Gain on Economic Issues

ABC correspondent reports GOP presidential candidate improves on economy in ABC/WaPo poll, says Democrats must win on taxes.

CBS Highlights Wall Street Icon's Achievements

Chronically negative 'Evening News' correspondent showcases 94-year-old businessman's success story.