Jeff Poor

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Schieffer: McCain Campaign 'Demeaning to Women' Because No Palin Press Conferences

CBS 'Face the Nation' anchor and presidential debate moderator criticizes evolution of blogs and their effect on media business, citing Palin pregnancy rumors.

Schieffer 'Uneasy' Rick Warren Saddleback Forum Took Place in a Church

CBS Face the Nation host says 'Saddleback Civil Forum on Presidency' made him uneasy because of belief in a 'separation.'

CNBC's Harwood: Banking Crisis Helps Democrats

Washington correspondent tells viewers banking events put focus on economy and 'not lipstick on a pig or the whole range of culture issues.'

Congresswoman: Take Away Planned Parenthood's Government Funding, Tax-Exempt Status

Minnesota Republican Michele Bachman says the nation's largest abortion provider, with revenues of $1 billion, needs no help from the taxpayers.

NBC Features Retired Businessman Striving to Fix Urban Schools

'Nightly News' segment highlights billionaire philanthropist who has donated time and money to improving education.

Cramer: 'Dysfunctional' Banking System Puts U.S. 'Totally' at Risk of 'Great Depression No. 2'

CNBC host promotes taxpayer-funded federal bailout and Fed interest rate cut to stem financial problems.

CNBC: Dems Will Exploit Sex Scandal to Stop Oil Drilling

Media editor predicts Obama will use Interior Department scandal to prevent opening off-limits federal land for energy exploration.

'Evening News' Spouts Old Attack on Bottled Water, Endorses Regulation

One-sided CBS report prefers tap, showers scrutiny on plastic containers and leaves out industry reps.

Energy Analyst Forecasts $300 Oil by 2015

Weeden & Co. expert says OPEC production cuts will send prices soaring.

Greenspan: Recession Still '50 Percent or More' Likely

Former Fed chair tells CNBC's 'Closing Bell' recession more likely than not, predicts inflation after economic 'crisis.'

ABC: Manmade Global Warming Causing Worse Allergies

'World News' reports greenhouse gas emissions, higher temperatures creating more growth of ragweed.

CEO: Fannie/Freddie Bailout Makes America 'More Communist than China'

Rogers Holdings chief tells CNBC Europe U.S. brand of socialism is meant only for the rich.

Networks Link Global Warming to Hurricanes

ABC, NBC connect recent storms to man-made CO2 emissions.

GOP Senate Leader: Greens Have 'Just Gotten More Nutty'

McConnell pushes pro-energy agenda, remarks liberal media bias not as bad as it once was.

Google CEO: We Need Gov't Regulation of Internet Service Providers

Chairman of search engine Eric Schmidt says government must prevent service providers from crowding out competition.

GOP Platform Chair: McCain 'Pushed Very Hard' for Climate Change Plank

Rep. Kevin McCarthy says the nominee's influence, 'strong belief when it comes to global warming' are the reasons for support.

ABC Resorts to Questionable Ethics ... Again

'World News' goes undercover in segment contrary to journalistic standards, despite having cameraman arrested for same tactics a week before.

Michael Moore: Hurricane Coming During GOP Convention 'Proof There Is a God in Heaven'

Controversial filmmaker admits he's delighted to see a natural disaster potentially interfere with the Republican event.

Bartiromo Calls Palin a 'Terrific Choice'

CNBC anchor says Republican vice presidential pick is strong on energy.

P. Diddy Grounds Private Jet: 'Gas Prices Is Too Motherf---ing High'

Hip-hop mogul asks Saudi Arabian 'brothers and sisters' for free oil.