Jeff Poor

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ElectionWatch: 'Nightly News' Recycles 'It's the Economy Stupid'

NBC report looks to government policy for economic solutions, ignores what's good about the economy.

CBS Plays Class-Envy Card Over Countrywide Event That Didn't Happen

Embattled mortgage lender cancels controversial Colorado event, but 'Early Show' report spins it anyway.

NBC Prediction of $4 Gas Falls Way Short

'Street Signs' anchor Burnett's warned of price spike that never materialized.

Time Shills for Global Warming Alarmist Site

Bryan Walsh warns readers to visit GlobalWarming101.com because it 'might give you a last glimpse of a dying polar world.'

'Nightly News' Rails Against Coal Over Climate Change -- Again

NBC airs one-sided segment against a new coal-fired plant, which would bring jobs to a beleaguered Nevada economy.

ABC: 'Blame' Inflation on the 'Price of Wheat'

Network ignores correlation between government mandates which have created artificial demand for bio-fuels and inflation 'spike.'

Newsweek's Alter on Clinton: 'One of the Worst Run Campaigns in Modern Political History'

Magazine's senior editor says being uninformed is your own fault; says CBS demise caused by lack of cable news outlet.

Missing: Media Criticism of OPEC

After oil spikes above $100 a barrel, condemnation of OPEC's decision to put less oil on the market nowhere to be found.

Networks Forget Raul Castro's 'Economic Reforms' Include Drug Running

ABC says younger Castro could bring changes to Cuba even though they reported he was 'head of a major cocaine smuggling conspiracy' in 1990s.

Dobbs Rants About Product Safety Chief's Comments

CNN host calls CPSC commissioner 'imbecilic' after she claims 'safety is not a trade issue.'

Charles Barkley Calls Conservatives 'Fake Christians,' Likes Obamanomics

Former NBA star appears on CNN's 'The Situation Room' and says he is supporting Obama for economic reasons.

'Today' Ignores Necessity of Airline Merger

Delta/Northwest merger portrayed as bad for consumers even though it could be in the best interest for both airlines.

Motion Picture Association Chief Wants 'Healthier' Food in Theaters

Former Agricultural Secretary Glickman carries on fight from the Clinton administration about what we eat.

Reuters Story Makes Outlandish Claim: U.S. Depression a Likely Possibility

Report raises the prospect of the U.S. government being forced into buying American stocks to avert an economic crisis.

CNN Correspondent Asks 'Where We Are in This Recession'

Ali Velshi's report indicates recession is already underway as he looks to Bernanke and Paulson for answers.

Former S.F. Mayor: Obama Will Face 'Pushback' from Supporters

Brown says candidate will find resistance on issues like 'income inequality.'

Sen. Kerry Blames Tornadoes on Global Warming

Former Democratic presidential nominee blames 'intense storms' that have killed more than 50 on climate change.

Surprise: Despite Bleak Predictions, Retail Sales Climb in January

Even with 0.3 percent increase, 'Morning Joe' co-host remains convinced that economy is 'heading' for downturn.

'World News' Jumps to Criticize 30-Day Foreclosure Freeze

Left-wing organization spokesman calls program unveiled by U.S. Treasury Dept. 'a PR effort.'

ABC 'World News' Goes after Credit Card Companies

Network fails to explain: just because the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, it doesn't undo supply and demand in the credit market.