Jeff Poor

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Senate Majority Whip Blames Greenspan for Economic Crisis

Sen. Durbin claims former Fed chief's support of Bush tax cuts and unwillingness to use regulatory authority are causes of troubled economy.

Bloomberg Analyst: $700 Billion Bailout Could Balloon to $5 Trillion

Marc Faber Ltd. director calls initial cost estimates a 'drop in the bucket,' says real solution is to bring down overleveraging.

Cramer Calls for a Global Bailout of AIG, Blames European Banks

CNBC host says Bush needs to 'pass the hat' to other nations to salvage 'fate of the western banks.'

Cramer Predicts 2,000-Point Dow Drop if Bailout Not Passed

'Mad Money' host tells Bernanke and Paulson to dumb down rhetoric or it's 'Great Depression Part 2.'

Brokaw Presents Economic Worst-Case Scenario to Bill Gates

Former 'Nightly News' anchor asks about Great Depression worries; Microsoft's technology titan remains positive about the U.S economy.

Media Mum on Barney Frank's Fannie Mae Love Connection

Democratic House Financial Services Committee Chair promoted GSEs while former 'spouse' was Fannie Mae executive.

Media Mum on Barney Frank's Fannie Mae Love Connection

Democratic House Financial Services Committee Chair promoted GSEs while former 'spouse' was Fannie Mae executive.

Flake's Banking Crisis Bailout Alternative: Capital-Gains Tax Holiday

Arizona congressman and earmark hawk proposes lower taxes to improve liquidity in financial markets versus blank check.

Friedman on Bailout: Gov't Should Mandate Green Construction

New York Times columnist says ownership from $700 billion bailout of Wall Street should force environmental initiatives.

CNBC: McCain Campaign 'Over-the-Top' for Pointing Out NYT Bias

John Harwood portrays McCain strategy as a distraction stemming from 'frustration' on MSNBC's 'Countdown.'

'Nightly News:' McCain Cuts Taxes for Rich, Obama for Many

CNBC's Quintanilla gives favorable coverage to the Democratic presidential candidate, claiming McCain 'could make the federal deficit and national debt even worse.'

'World News' Cites Anti-Corporate Flicks in Banking Report

Segment includes populist angle bashing wealthy lifestyles, quotes 'Bonfire of the Vanities' and 'Wall Street.'

CNBC: Obama Says Race Might Be Factor to 'Overcome'

Democratic presidential candidate says people will ask 'Can this guy help me' achieve American dream; repeats medias Great Depression theme.

Capitalism: Pronounced Dead According to CNBC Analyst

Former Bloomberg bureau chief Rob Cox blames Republicans for death of free markets.

Eco-Activist: Children Amplify Emotional Effect of Alarmist Claims

Former New York Times environmental reporter criticizes market system, lack of government heavy handedness in new book: 'Poisoned Profits.'

ABC Negates Optimism with Men-on-the-Street

'World News' undermines expert, showcases two ordinary people to give negative view on AIG bailout.

Chris Matthews Blames Republicans for Banking Crisis

MSNBC 'Hardball' host attacks congressman, calls Bush administration handling of crisis a 'Katrina moment.'

CNBC Analysts: Wall Street Bailouts Mean 'Socialism,' 'Communists'

'Mad Money' host Cramer says government has engaged in Marxist philosophies after AIG bailout.

'Nightly News' Jabs McCain's Tech-Savvy

NBC reporter Kelly O'Donnell ignores McCain's work on Senate Commerce committee in segment similar to a recent Obama ad.

Bartiromo Blasts Regulatory Environment During Banking Crisis

CNBC 'Closing Bell' co-host says 'bureaucratic' regulations that would treat private-equity firms like a bank prevent needed investment.