Jeff Poor

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Oil Recession: Analyst Foresees Oil at $40 a Barrel or Lower

Equidex President Phillip Gotthelf tells Bloomberg TV oil prices poised to drop much further.

Media Exaggerate Dow Losses as 'Decades Worth of Gains'

Market closes below 10,000 for first time since October 2004, but journalists report lowest since April 1999.

Media Omission: Lehman CEO Contributed Heavily to Democrats

Richard Fuld gave to Democrats over Republicans nearly 5-to-1.

NYT's Krugman Predicts 'Partial and Temporary Nationalization of Financial System'

Liberal economist tells MSNBC's Maddow bailout is a failure and predicts government takeover 'with almost 100-percent confidence.'

Knock Out: CNBC Confirms Lehman CEO Punched at Gym

Network verifies reports Richard Fuld was attacked for financial institution's bankruptcy.

'60 Minutes' Blames Crisis on Credit Swaps, Ignores Subprime Defaults

CBS's Kroft attacks traders, misses how overleveraging was real cause of financial turmoil.

Sen. Kerry: GOP Used Pelosi as Excuse to 'Screw the Guy on Main Street'

Former Democratic presidential nominee blasts House Republicans for blocking $700 billion bailout legislation.

Time Cover Highlights Depression, But Story Downplays Threat

Editor Stengel talks up danger of 'New Hard Times' on MSNBC while article does not say 'Great Depression 2.0' can be prevented.

'Nightly News' Praises Mayor Who Put 'City on a Diet'

NBC segment endorses Oklahoma City plan to spend tax money on physical fitness.

Bailout 'So Bad' Even French Want to Copy It, Says European Investor

Hugh Hendry, CIO of Eclectica Asset, blasts Senate bill; warns government must buy banks to avert Depression.

CNBC Anchors Question 'Crap' Added to Senate Bailout Bill

'The Call' co-host Melissa Francis finds appropriate term for 'tax extenders' added to Senate bailout legislation.

'Evening News' Blames U.S. Economy for Reno's 'Tent City'

CBS's series highlights worst-case, hard-luck situation to show financial mess hitting home.

O'Donnell Calls Senate Bailout Bill a Decorated 'Christmas Tree'

MSNBC chief Washington correspondent questions funding for alternative energy projects in rescue legislation.

CNN Reporter: Pollsters 'Perplexed' by Bailout Opposition

Correspondent suggests new strategy - using 'Main Street Bailout' in lieu of 'Wall Street Bailout.'

Couric on Bailout Defeat: 'What in the World Are You People Doing?'

'CBS Evening News' anchor cites Warren Buffett with over-the-top questioning of House Minority Leader.

McCain Adviser: Treasury Doesn't Need Congress for Bailout

Holtz-Eakin claims law already allows for $700 billion bailout without congressional authority; CNBC's Burnett disputes claim.

Billion-Dollar Fund Manager Predicts Dow 5,000, Gold $2,000

Prudent Bear Funds director advises viewers of Bloomberg TV to move out of equities, into safer investments.

Cramer: Don't Buy Until Dow Hits 8,200

'Mad Money' host blames on politicians, policy makers for not heeding his infamous 2007 rant.

Government Bailout Profit a Myth, Says Merrill Lynch Economist

CNBC analyst cites IMF report and explains history of banking crises show they cost 13 percent of GDP.

USA Today Plays Up 'Gloomy' Attitudes with Depression Comparison

Newspaper reports poll showing 33 percent say U.S. economy is in Depression.