Jeff Poor

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Stern on XM/Sirius Merger: 'I Will Never Vote For a Democrat Again'

Satellite radio talk show star cites 'gangsterism,' 'communism' for holding up deal.

CNBC's Burnett Gives Schumer Free Pass on IndyMac Bank Run

'Street Signs' host claims senior senator from New York 'wishes he was powerful enough as being able to cause a run on a bank.'

'Evening News' Praises $25-Billion GSE Bailout

CBS report ignores long-term consequences of bill and calls a rise in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stock an endorsement from Wall Street.

Lou Dobbs: Free Market Advocates 'Should Be Pilloried'

CNN host blasts administration; calls free traders 'ignorant, hypocritical, sanctimonious' in wake of potential Fannie bailout.

'World News' Clues in on Doubling Corn Prices, Ignores Culprit

Whodunit: Congress, in the Capitol, with the Ethanol Mandate

'Early Show' Swallows 'Latte Effect' as Economic Guide

CBS advises viewers to limit 'little indulgences' in 'struggling economy' with potential $40,000 annual savings.

Boxer Unwilling to Compromise on ANWR Drilling

California senator would not open up Alaskan lands to oil exploration, even in exchange for investments in 'reusable energy.'

'Nightly News' Finds Green Lining in High Gas Price Cloud

NBC reporter promotes high gas prices as a positive because they are forcing Americans to find ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Senator Calls Fannie/Freddie Bailout GOP 'Socialism'

Sen. Jim Bunning labels Bear Stearns rescue 'amateur socialism' compared to latest government move.

Former Shell CEO Blasts Government for Restricting Free Market

John Hofmeister tells CNBC short-term vision on energy from Washington leaders is costing Americans.

Barney Frank Opposes Offshore Drilling For Fishing Industry

Connecticut congressman tells CNBC oil exploration would harm integral part of his district's economy, but ignores economic boost drilling provides in Louisiana.

'Nightly News' Attacks Budweiser/InBev Merger

Segment highlights negative aspect of deal without mentioning positives.

Dodd Defends Sweetheart Countrywide Mortgage Deal

Connecticut senator tells CNBC's 'Squawk Box' special treatment is a 'non-issue.'

Report: Bad Economy Keeping 'Troubled' Marriages Together

NBC's 'Today' cites relationship and financial experts to show high costs and declining divorce rate are correlated.

Cramer Pleads for Taxpayer Bailout of Fannie, Freddie

'Mad Money' host wants $100-billion 'government check' to raise capital for GSEs.

Good News on NBC: Texas Economy Booming Under Oil Rush

'Nightly News' segment details how economy is flourishing and says boom 'could pay off nationwide.'

GOP Senator Vows to Close Down Senate Until 'Vote on Offshore Exploration'

Sen. Jim DeMint calls Pelosi, Democrats 'hypocrites' for urging Bush to release oil from the strategic reserves and opposing drilling.

Sen. Jim Webb Sways from Left's Energy Playbook

Virginia Democrat promotes nuclear and coal power; expresses concern about warming but doesn't hype alternative or 'renewable' energy as solution to energy woes.

CNBC's Gasparino Fires Back at Rumor-Mongering Allegations

The business network's on-air editor calls the idea that rumors toppled Bear Stearns a product of 'ill-informed' media.

JP Morgan CEO: Bear Stearns Rumor-Mongers 'Should Go to Jail'

Chairman of investment bank that purchased Bear calls for SEC investigation into events that led to bank's collapse.