Jeff Poor

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'World News' Rediscovers Global Warming

Despite being overshadowed by financial crisis, ABC blames 'climate change' for melting ice in Greenland.

Media Obsessed with Discrediting 'Joe the Plumber'

After taking on tax hike for $250,000+ income earners, Ohio businessman becomes subject of Obama, press criticism.

Krugman Follows Well-Worn Path to Nobel Prize: Outspoken Liberal Ideas

Like Gore, IPCC and Carter, NYT columnist shows how Bush-bashing and promotion of the welfare state wins the favor of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

NPR Celebrates William Jennings Bryan: 'The Core of Modern Liberalism'

'All Things Considered' series features populist presidential candidate's 'Cross of Gold' speech.

ABC Admits Doom-and-Gloom Gas Price Forecasts Were Wrong

Network notes lower costs, challenges experts who predicted fuel would rise to $5 a gallon.

'Nightly News' Longs for Higher Commodity Prices

Segment laments hardship of farmers hurt by decrease in agricultural prices.

'Close to Zero' Chance Hillary Runs Again for President

Former first lady nearly rules out presidential bid, calls McCain's positions on economy, health care 'out-of-touch' in Fox News interview.

Krugman Blames Bush for Harsh Treatment from Critics

NYT columnist and Nobel laureate ignores possibility critics take issue with his liberal philosophy and socialist recommendations.

NPR Highlights Charitable Giving During Downturn

Even with financial crisis people keep giving to others in need.

ABC Worries Economy Could Slim Government

'World News' laments Rhode Island's budget cuts, fails to show how tax policy, spending could be improved.

Brokaw: Financial Crisis Helps Obama

'Meet the Press' anchor claims bailout fury benefits Democratic candidate in Wall Street versus Main Street debate.

Liberal Financier Soros Blames Consumption for U.S. Crisis

Billionaire left-wing donor also says Fed chairman 'a little slow' reacting to crisis, calls Treasury Secretary 'market fundamentalist.'

CNBC Host: 'We Need a Perp Walk' to Boost Market Confidence

'The Call' and 'Fast Money' host Dylan Ratigan tells viewers criminal charges necessary for public to regain belief in markets.

'Evening News' Highlights Community Bank Success

CBS reports Vermont bank using common-sense standards of capitalism avoids financial crisis.

Cramer Defends Doom-and-Gloom 'Today' Remarks

An irate 'Mad Money' host calls advice to take cash out of market 'prudence.'

ABC Won't Air Gore's Global Warming Ad

'We Campaign' petition has 79,000 signatures; claims oil and coal industry ads as reason for not airing 'Repower America' TV spot.

Networks Quick on AIG Scandal, Not on Fannie, Freddie

ABC, CBS and NBC evening news broadcasts highlight $440,000 executive retreat, but don't scrutinize government-sponsored boondoggles.

CNBC's Gasparino: Obama's Tax Plan 'Throwing Gasoline on the Fire'

Network's on-air editor blasts Democratic presidential nominee on spending, tax policy.

'Evening News' Turns Credit Woes into Plea for Health Care Mandate

CBS segment features small business owners who expect federal government to solve their problems.